Which Way? (Docchi Navi) Privacy Policy
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Privacy Policy for Android / iOS Applications
This Privacy Policy explains how Takanori Azegami (“the developer”) handles user information in the Android / iOS application “Which Way?” (“the app”).
1. Basic Policy
The developer recognizes the importance of user information and will handle information used by the app appropriately while respecting applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies only to this app.
3. Overview of the App
The app is a map app focused on helping users instantly figure out which direction to walk, such as right after exiting a train station. It displays a map of the user’s surroundings and automatically rotates the map to match the direction the device is facing, so that the direction shown on screen always matches the direction the user is actually facing.
3.1 Features and Permissions Used
The app mainly uses the following features and permissions:
- Location: Used to display the user’s current location on the map
- Motion sensors (compass/heading): Used to detect the direction the device is facing and automatically rotate the map
4. Information Collected and Stored
4.1 Information Stored on the Device
The app may store the following information on the user’s device:
- Current location data (used to display the map and current-location marker)
- App settings and local state data
This information is stored only on the device to the extent necessary for the app to function.
4.2 Personal Information
The developer does not collect personally identifiable information such as names, addresses, or email addresses through the app. Location data obtained by the app is not sent to the developer’s servers.
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 OpenStreetMap
The app uses map tiles provided by the OpenStreetMap Foundation to display maps. Loading map tiles requires communication with tile-distribution servers, and information such as the user’s IP address may be sent to the OpenStreetMap Foundation as a result.
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6. Purposes of Use
Information handled by the app is used for the following purposes:
- Displaying the user’s current location on the map
- Automatically rotating the map to match the direction the device is facing
- Maintaining app settings and local state
7. User Control and Deletion
Users can remove the app to delete locally stored app data from their device.
8. Children’s Privacy
The app is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
9. Security
The developer strives to manage app data appropriately under a local-storage-based design. However, the developer does not guarantee the security of the user’s device, operating system, or external services.
10. Disclaimer
The developer is not responsible for damages arising from the use of the app except where required by law. Map data is based on OpenStreetMap data, and the developer does not guarantee its accuracy.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about the app or this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: t.azegami213@gmail.com
12. Effective Date and Last Updated
- Effective Date: 2026/08/30
- Last Updated: 2026/08/30