Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy") describes how Hoshoko (hereinafter referred to as "the Application") handles personal information. The Application is provided as a free service "AS IS".
1. Information Collection and Use
The Application collects and uses the following information for the purposes described below.
Information Collected
- User Input Data: Product name, manufacturer, model number, category, purchase date, warranty expiration date, purchase price, store name, memo, etc.
- Image Data: Images of warranty documents and receipts captured via camera
- Notification Settings: Notification timing settings
- Repair History: Repair and maintenance records for each product
- Device Information: Minimum information required for app operation (OS version, app version, etc.)
Purpose of Use
- Digital management of warranty documents and receipts
- Provision of warranty expiration notification functionality
- Provision of product information organization and search functionality
- Provision and improvement of app functionality
2. Data Storage and Management
Information collected by the Application is stored and managed as follows.
Storage Location
All data is stored locally on the device (AsyncStorage). Currently, no data is transmitted to cloud servers or external databases.
Retention Period
Data is retained while the Application is installed on the device.
Data Deletion
When you uninstall the Application, all data associated with the Application is deleted from the device.
3. Third-Party Access
Currently, we do not share personal data with third parties.
Since the Application does not currently transmit data to external servers, there is no risk of personal data being shared with third parties.
Note: In the future, we may introduce external services for usage analytics and ad delivery. If we do, we will update this Privacy Policy and notify users.
4. External Services (Future Possibilities)
The Application is considering the following external services for future implementation. If any of these services are implemented, this Privacy Policy will be updated.
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
- Purpose: Usage analytics, app stability improvement, reference for feature development
- Details: To be determined upon implementation
AdMob
- Purpose: Ad delivery, monetization
- Details: To be determined upon implementation
Firestore
- Purpose: Minimal data storage (settings, user preferences, etc.)
- Details: To be determined upon implementation
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Currently, we do not use cookies or tracking technologies. If we implement GA4 or AdMob in the future, we may use cookies and advertising identifiers (IDFA/IDFV, etc.). If so, we will update and notify you through this Policy.
5. User Rights
Users have the following rights.
Data Access Requests
Currently, all Application data is stored locally on the device, so it can be viewed directly within the Application. If we implement functionality to transmit data to external servers, data access requests will be accepted through the contact information below.
Data Deletion Requests
When you uninstall the Application, all data is deleted. We may implement a method to delete data without uninstalling the Application in the future.
Ad Opt-Out
If we implement ads in the future, we will describe the opt-out method in this Privacy Policy.
6. Security
The Application employs physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect the confidentiality of user information. However, since no data is transmitted over the internet, the risk of unauthorized external access is low.
7. Children's Privacy
The Application does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.
The Application is not directed at children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will delete it immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us at the contact information below. We will take appropriate action.
8. Changes to Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be changed without notice. If there are significant changes, we will notify you by updating this page.
Continued use is deemed acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We recommend that you review this Policy regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about privacy while using the Application, please contact us at the following address.
Email Address: eerf0309+Hoshoko@gmail.com
Last Updated: February 28, 2025