Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Keiji Hirose (the "Operator") handles information in the iOS app "Neko Nade" (the "App"). The App requires no account or login, and does not collect information that directly identifies you, such as your name, email address, or phone number.

1. Information We Handle

Information	Details	Purpose	Shared with
Anonymous device ID (UUID)	Generated on device; unrelated to your name	Identify your cat, aggregate reports	Stored on Operator's server
Cat drawing (PNG line art)	Drawn by the user	Display in the shared pool	Public to other users
Hometown	Chosen by the user	Show on the cat's profile	Public to other users
Heart count / current landmark	Cumulative pets / where the cat is	Display	Public
IP address	Received during communication	Rate limiting (abuse prevention), report aggregation	Server-side only
Country / city / language (black cat feature)	Current landmark info	Small-talk generation request to AI	Sent to Anthropic

We do not collect location (GPS), contacts, photo library, name, email, or similar personal information.

2. Public Sharing of Your Drawing

As a core feature of the App, the cat you draw (line-art PNG) and your chosen hometown are sent to a shared pool on the Operator's server and displayed to other users. This is public content. Please do not draw or submit anything you would not want others to see, or any imagery that infringes others' rights.

3. Third Parties

• Anthropic (Claude API) — To generate the "black cat" small talk, we send only the current landmark's country, city, and language. We do not send your drawing or device ID. Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob (advertising) — The App displays banner ads. AdMob may collect and use an advertising identifier (IDFA) and similar data to deliver ads. Under iOS App Tracking Transparency (ATT), we ask for permission; the App works even if you decline. Privacy Policy

We do not sell or provide the collected information to any other third party.

4. Data Storage and Location

Shared-pool data is stored in a database on a VPS (ConoHa) located in Japan. API keys for the black cat feature are managed only on the server and are not included in the App or repository.

5. Your Rights and Data Deletion

• You can delete your own cats at any time within the App. Deleting a cat also removes it from the shared pool.
• Deleting the App or clearing device data erases on-device data (cats, placement, device ID).
• For other deletion requests or inquiries, contact support@lifebot.jp. We respond within 24 hours.

6. Age and Children

Because the App displays user-generated content (UGC), its App Store age rating is expected to be 18+ (adults). It is not a service intended primarily for children under 13.

7. Reporting and Moderation

Inappropriate drawings can be reported by swiping the cat up (tossing it), which immediately hides it from all users. The Operator reviews reports and removes rule-breaking content and cuts off the posting device within 24 hours. See the Terms of Use for details.

8. Changes to This Policy

The Operator may update this Policy as needed. Updated terms take effect once posted on this page.

9. Contact

For questions about this Policy or how information is handled, contact support@lifebot.jp.