Privacy Policy — Japan Guide

Last updated: August 11, 2026

1. Overview

Japan Guide ("the App") helps travelers identify Japanese landmarks from a photo or a text search and provides related history, stories, and local recommendations. This policy explains what data the App handles.

2. Camera & Photos

When you take or upload a photo, the image is sent to our AI provider (Anthropic) solely to identify the landmark and generate information. We do not store your photos on our servers, and they are not used to identify you. Processing happens only at the moment of your request.

3. Location (optional)

When you take a photo with the in-app camera, the App may ask for your device location. If you allow it, your approximate coordinates are sent once, together with that photo, only as a hint to identify the correct place (for example, to tell apart similar-looking landmarks in different cities). Location is used only at that moment and is never stored on our servers or on your device. If you deny the permission, the App still works — it simply identifies the place from the photo alone.

4. Data Stored on Your Device

Your scan history, thumbnails, language preference, and daily usage count are stored locally on your device (browser/app storage) only. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to us. You can clear it anytime from the History screen.

5. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect names, email addresses, accounts, or any personally identifiable information, and we do not store your location or photos. The App has no user login.

6. Third-Party Services

Text and image analysis is performed by Anthropic's Claude API. Photos and search text you submit are processed under Anthropic's terms. Map links open Google Maps in your browser or maps app.

7. Children

The App is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect data from them.

8. Changes

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

9. Contact

For questions about this policy, contact: haytsgg@gmail.com