Privacy Policy

1. Basic Policy

The operator of Rally Note (hereinafter "the Service") considers it an important responsibility to properly protect users' personal information and strives to protect personal information based on the following policies.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Provided by Users

We may collect the following information:

• Basic information during account creation (username, email address, password)
• Profile information (name, age, team affiliation, etc.)
• Table tennis-related data such as match results and practice records
• Inquiry content
• Other information voluntarily entered by users

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

The following information may be automatically collected when using the service:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Access date and time
• Usage information
• Device information

2.3 Advertising-Related Information

Ads are displayed to users on the free plan. For ad delivery, the following information may be collected by ad delivery providers:

• Advertising identifier (IDFA: Identifier for Advertisers)
• Device information (model, OS, screen size, etc.)
• Ad display and click information
• App usage information
• Location information (if user permits)

About Tracking Options: Starting with iOS 14.5, the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework displays a dialog requesting tracking permission when the app is first launched. Users can allow or deny tracking. Even if tracking is denied, non-personalized ads will still be displayed.

3. Purpose of Information Use

Personal information collected is used for the following purposes:

• Providing, operating, and improving the service
• Providing user support
• Developing new features and services
• Analyzing usage patterns
• Maintaining and improving security
• Legal compliance
• Delivering important notices
• Marketing activities (with user consent)
• Ad delivery and personalization (for free plan users)
• Measuring and analyzing ad effectiveness

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not provide users' personal information to third parties except in the following cases:

• When there is explicit user consent
• When disclosure is required by law
• When necessary to protect public safety and interests
• When necessary to protect our rights and property
• Provision to contractors necessary for service provision (protected by appropriate contracts)

5. Information Retention Period

Personal information is retained for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of use or as required by law. When an account is deleted, personal information will be deleted within a reasonable period, except for information required to be retained by law.

6. Security Measures

We implement the following measures to ensure the security of personal information:

• Data encryption
• Access control
• Regular security audits
• Employee education and training
• Regular system updates

7. About Cookies

We may use cookies to improve the service and enhance user experience. If you do not wish to use cookies, you can disable them through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

8. User Rights

Users have the following rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to request disclosure of personal information
• Right to request correction, addition, or deletion of personal information
• Right to request suspension of use of personal information
• Right to request suspension of third-party provision of personal information

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at the contact information below.

9. Personal Information of Minors

If a person under 18 years of age uses the service, parental consent is required. Parents should review this privacy policy and provide appropriate supervision when their children use the service.

10. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to improve our service. These services have their own privacy policies, so please review them before use.

10.1 Advertising Service (Google AdMob)

For free plan users, we use the advertising service "Google AdMob" provided by Google LLC (hereinafter "Google").

Information collected by Google AdMob:

• Device and account information (including advertising identifiers)
• Location information (if user permits)
• Ad interaction data
• App usage information

Purpose of use: This information is used to deliver personalized ads based on user interests and to measure and analyze ad effectiveness.

Ad Personalization: On iOS devices, you can manage app tracking permissions through Settings > Privacy > Tracking. You can also disable personalized ads through Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising.

Upgrade to Premium Plan: If you wish to hide ads, please consider upgrading to the Premium or Pro plan.

More Information:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• About Google AdMob data usage: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
• About ads by Google partners: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

11. International Data Transfer

In the course of operating our service, personal information may be transferred outside of Japan. In such cases, we will transfer the information with appropriate protective measures in place.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may change this privacy policy due to changes in laws or service improvements. Important changes will be announced through in-service notifications or email.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This privacy policy is governed by Japanese law, and disputes regarding this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over our headquarters.