Privacy Policy

NekoLock ｜ Effective: April 15, 2026

Stryde ("we", "us"), a sole proprietorship based in Japan, is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes what information NekoLock ("the app") collects, how it is used, and how it is protected. For our business address, please contact us at the email listed below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• App usage data: Smartphone screen time, app launch frequency, and interaction history with cat characters, used to improve the Service.
• Device information: Technical information such as OS version, device type, and language settings.
• Crash reports & analytics: We use Firebase Crashlytics and Firebase Analytics, provided by Google LLC (USA), to collect crash reports and anonymous usage statistics. See Firebase Privacy for details.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personally identifiable information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Microphone or camera access
• Contacts, photos, or other on-device personal data

3. How We Use Information

We process information based on our legitimate interest in providing and improving the app.

• To provide app functionality (cat intervention, affection system)
• To improve user experience
• To improve app stability and quality through crash reports and anonymous analytics

4. Third-Party Services

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for advertising purposes.

• Google LLC (USA) — Firebase Crashlytics & Analytics. Processes crash reports and anonymous usage statistics.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

• App settings and interaction data are stored on your device only. Deleting the app removes all on-device data.
• Firebase Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default. Crash reports are retained for 90 days.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction & Deletion: Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
• To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed below.

7. Children's Privacy

This app is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or our website.

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