Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Yuichiro Hayashi (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "us"), the operator of Kinoko (hereinafter referred to as "the App"), respects user privacy and takes the utmost care in protecting personal information.

1. Collection of Personal Information

The App does not collect any personal information from users.

The App has the following characteristics that prevent the collection of personal information:

All music tracks are bundled within the App and no connection to external servers is made
There is no user registration or account creation functionality
No personal information is requested when using the App
No user behavior tracking or analytics is performed

2. Examples of Information Not Collected

The App does not collect the following types of information:

Personally identifiable information such as name, address, phone number, email address, etc.
Location information (GPS data)
Device information (device ID, advertising ID, etc.)
Behavioral data such as playback history, usage history, etc.
Contacts, photos, or other data stored on the device

3. In-App Purchases

The App offers in-app purchase functionality, but all payment processing is handled by the Apple App Store or Google Play. We do not obtain or store payment-related information (such as credit card numbers).

For information on how payment information is handled, please refer to each platform's privacy policy:

Apple: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Data Storage Location

All data used by the App (music files, app settings, etc.) is stored only on the user's device. No data is transmitted to our servers or third-party servers.

5. Disclosure to Third Parties

We will never provide, share, or sell users' personal information to third parties.

6. Advertising

The App does not display advertisements. Therefore, no information collection by advertising network operators occurs.

7. Analytics Tools

The App does not use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Firebase.

8. Inquiry Responses

When users contact us with inquiries, we may collect the following information:

Email address provided when making the inquiry
Contents of the inquiry

This information is used only to respond to inquiries and for necessary communications, and will not be used for any other purpose. Except as required by law, we will not provide this information to third parties.

9. Personal Information of Minors

Since the App does not collect personal information, users of all ages, including minors, can use it with confidence. However, when making in-app purchases, please obtain parental consent.

10. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

We comply with Japanese laws and standards regarding the protection of personal information.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may change this Privacy Policy without notice. The revised Privacy Policy will become effective when posted on this page.

In the case of significant changes, we will notify users through in-app notifications or other appropriate means.

12. Contact Information

For questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Kinoko Operator
Yuichiro Hayashi
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: February 1, 2026