Privacy Policy

Orude Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) respects the privacy of users of the mobile application “DayCity” (hereinafter referred to as “the App”) and handles personal information appropriately in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other relevant laws and regulations.

Article 1 (Definitions)

1. The term “Personal Information” refers to information about a living individual as defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, and includes any information that can identify a specific individual, such as name, email address, or user identifier.
2. The term “User Information” refers to all information collected by the Company in connection with the use of this App, including Personal Information and other related data.

Article 2 (Information Collected)

To provide and operate the App safely, the Company may collect the following information:

• User identifier (UID) issued through anonymous authentication
• In-App usage data (screen transitions, actions, usage frequency, favorited cities, widget usage, etc.)
• Text entered by users, generated images, and settings or generation status related to the Craft feature
• Location information based on user permission, and weather, time, or regional information obtained based on location
• Transaction information related to subscriptions and purchases (transaction ID, product name, purchase date/time, etc.)
• Device information, IP address, log information, and crash reports

Article 3 (Purposes of Use)

The Company uses collected User Information for the following purposes:

• To provide services such as city snapshot viewing and widget management
• To provide weather display based on current location, adjust Craft display content, and update widgets automatically
• To generate Craft images based on user input, manage generation status, and display related content
• To manage subscriptions, purchase history, and transactions made via the App Store or Google Play
• To improve quality, fix bugs, and enhance functionality of the App
• To prevent unauthorized use and respond to user inquiries
• To perform statistical and analytical processing in a manner that does not identify individuals
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations and to conduct audits when necessary

Article 4 (Storage and Deletion of Data)

1. User account data is stored in cloud storage managed by the Company. The Company manages such data appropriately and strives to prevent leakage, alteration, or unauthorized access.
2. Deleting the App from a device does not automatically delete stored user account data if it is linked to a cloud account. Users who wish to have their data deleted may contact the Company at the address listed below.
3. After a suspension or deletion request, the Company will delete or anonymize the relevant data within a reasonable period. However, certain data may be retained for a limited time for purposes such as fraud prevention, technical auditing, or legal compliance.
4. Users may request disclosure, correction, deletion, or suspension of use of their Personal Information. The Company will respond within a reasonable scope after verifying the identity of the requester.

Article 5 (Use of External Services and Provision to Third Parties)

1. The App may use external services for authentication, data storage, analytics, payment management, image generation, weather information retrieval, and related processing:
   • Firebase / Google Cloud (authentication, database, and analytics)
   • Apple / Google (App Store and Google Play payments and account linkage)
   • AI model providers (for image generation)
   • Weather data providers (for retrieving weather information)

   These providers act as contractors or partners of the Company and handle data only within the scope necessary for service provision.

2. User Information may be transferred and stored outside Japan (for example, in the United States) as required for service operation. The Company confirms the data protection measures of the destination before such transfer and handles the information appropriately in accordance with Japanese law.
3. The Company will not provide User Information to any third party except in the following cases:
   • When necessary for outsourcing certain operations to external contractors
   • When disclosure is required by laws or regulations
   • When Personal Information is succeeded due to a merger or business transfer
   • When it is necessary to protect human life, body, or property and it is difficult to obtain the user’s consent
   • In other cases permitted by applicable laws and regulations

Article 6 (Security Measures)

The Company takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to manage and protect collected information, and to prevent loss, leakage, falsification, or unauthorized access.

Article 7 (Use of Cookies and Analytics Tools)

For understanding usage and improving service quality, the App may use analytics tools such as Firebase Analytics. The information collected through these tools does not include any data that can identify specific individuals.

Article 8 (Use of Location Information)

The App may use location information, based on user permission, to provide displays that reflect local weather and time, the Craft feature, and widget updates.

If the user allows location access at all times in the OS settings, the App may use location information to automatically update Craft widgets even while the App is closed or not in use. Location information is used only to the extent necessary to provide these features.

Users can change location permissions at any time in their device settings. If location access is not allowed, some weather displays, Craft changes, or widget update features may be unavailable or may not work correctly.

Article 9 (Changes to This Policy)

The Company may revise this Policy in accordance with changes in laws or in the content of the App.

If the revision materially affects users or may be disadvantageous to them, the Company will notify users through the App or its official website and, where required, obtain their consent.

Minor changes will take effect upon posting in the App or on the Company’s website.

Article 10 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Orude Inc.
Email: hi@theday.city
Contact: DayCity Support Team