MaisonDeChat (“we,” “us,” or “our”) establishes this Privacy Policy to explain how user information is handled in the smartphone application “MaisonDeChat Row Counter” (the “App”).
1. About the App
MaisonDeChat Row Counter is a row-counting application designed to support knitting, crochet, and other related crafting activities.
The App provides features including project creation and management, row counting, sub counters, completed project management, and storage of photos of completed works.
2. Information Stored in the App
The App may store the following information entered or created by users on their devices:
- Project information, such as project names
- Row Counter and Sub Counter values
- Information related to completed projects
- App settings
- Language settings and other usage preferences
- Photos of completed works registered by users in the App
This information is generally stored locally on the user’s device.
The App does not provide a function that uploads such project data or photos to any cloud service or server independently operated by us.
3. Accounts
The App does not require users to create or log in to a MaisonDeChat account.
Accordingly, we do not require users to register information such as their name, address, telephone number, or email address as account information in order to use the App.
4. Photos and Camera Access
The App may use the device camera or photo selection features so that users can save photos of completed works.
These features are used for registering photos of completed projects in the App.
Photos selected or taken by users are generally used locally on the device for App functionality and are not transmitted to any server independently operated by us.
Depending on the device or operating system, users may be asked to grant permission to access the camera or photos.
5. Advertising
The App uses Google Mobile Ads for advertising.
Google Mobile Ads and other third-party services may collect or process information such as device information, advertising identifiers, IP addresses, and information related to ad display or interaction for purposes including ad delivery, measurement of advertising effectiveness, prevention of fraud or abuse, and compliance with users’ privacy choices.
The information actually handled may vary depending on the user’s region, device settings, advertising settings, consent status, and the specifications of Google or other third-party services.
For details regarding the handling of information by third-party services, please refer to the privacy policies and other terms established by the relevant service providers.
6. Privacy Consent and Choices
The App uses Google User Messaging Platform (UMP).
Depending on the user’s region, applicable laws, advertising settings, and other conditions, a consent message or privacy options screen relating to advertising may be displayed.
Users may make available privacy choices through the screens provided.
7. Third-Party Services
The App may primarily use the following third-party services:
- Google Mobile Ads
- Google User Messaging Platform (UMP)
Information collected or processed by these third-party services may be subject to Google’s privacy policy, terms of service, and other applicable provisions.
Please note that there are aspects of information processing independently performed by third-party service providers that are outside our direct control.
8. Internet Connection
The main row-counting and project management functions of the App can generally be used offline.
However, an internet connection may be required for functions including:
- Retrieving and displaying advertisements
- Retrieving or displaying privacy-related information through UMP
- Opening external webpages such as the Privacy Policy or Terms of Use
- Using the contact form
9. Information Collected Through the Contact Form
We use Google Forms for inquiries.
The contact form may collect the following information from users:
- Inquiry category
- Name (optional)
- Email address
- Inquiry details
- Confirmation of agreement to the Privacy Policy
This information is used for reviewing inquiries, providing necessary support, replying to users, and other purposes related to handling inquiries.
Information entered into the contact form may be processed or stored through Google Forms or other services provided by Google.
For details regarding Google’s handling of information, please refer to Google’s privacy policy and other applicable terms.
We do not use such information for purposes unrelated to handling inquiries beyond what is necessary.
10. Deletion of Data
Project information, counter information, completed project information, and other data stored in the App may be deleted using deletion features provided within the App, where available.
When the App is uninstalled, data stored within the App’s managed storage area may be deleted in accordance with the specifications of the device or operating system.
Photos saved by users or data stored in areas managed by the operating system or other applications may not be deleted solely by uninstalling the App.
Users are responsible for appropriately managing important data.
If a user wishes to request deletion or other action regarding information submitted through the contact form, please contact us through the inquiry method described at the end of this Privacy Policy.
11. Use by Children
The App is not designed primarily for children.
We do not intend to independently collect children’s personal information, such as names, addresses, or contact details, through the App.
With respect to advertisements and other third-party services, the policies of the relevant service providers may apply depending on factors such as the user’s region, age, and settings maintained by Google.
12. Links to External Websites
The App or the MaisonDeChat official website may contain links to external websites, including the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, contact form, and third-party services.
The handling of information on external websites is governed by the privacy policies and other terms of the respective websites or service providers.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy in response to changes in laws, platform policies such as Google Play policies, App functionality, or third-party services used by the App.
If important changes are made, we may provide notice through this website, the App, or another appropriate method.
The revised Privacy Policy will become effective when posted on this page.
14. Contact
For inquiries regarding the App or this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact form provided on the Contact page of the MaisonDeChat official website.
Contact form:
MaisonDeChat