Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Japanese Walking App ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience with our app.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Walking session preferences and settings
• Timer configurations and intervals
• Personal fitness goals (if provided)
• Feedback and support communications

Automatically Collected Information

• App usage statistics (sessions started, duration, frequency)
• Device information (model, operating system version)
• App performance data and crash reports
• General location data (if permissions granted) for weather-based recommendations

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Japanese Walking interval timer functionality
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send important app updates and notifications (with your consent)

Data Storage and Security

Your data is primarily stored locally on your device. Any data transmitted to our servers is encrypted and stored securely. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Local Storage

• Walking session data and preferences are stored locally on your device
• You maintain full control over this data
• Data can be deleted by uninstalling the app

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research purposes or app improvement, but this data cannot be used to identify individual users.

Third-Party Services

Our app may integrate with:

• Health app integration (with your explicit permission)
• Analytics services for app improvement (anonymized data only)
• Crash reporting services to improve app stability

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data stored by the app
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of optional data collection
• Disable location services
• Control notification preferences

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 4 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 4. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 4, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

International Users

If you are accessing our app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.