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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 4, 2026
GomiSense ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Service.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- β’Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your display name and preferred language.
- β’Device & Usage Data: Device model, OS version, app version, and crash logs (via Sentry).
- β’Location Data: Your selected city or neighborhood within Japan β used to provide accurate waste-sorting rules and collection schedules. We do not collect precise GPS coordinates unless you explicitly use the map feature.
- β’Camera & Photos: Images you capture for AI scanning are sent to Google Gemini Vision API for processing and are not stored on our servers.
- β’Push Notification Tokens: If you enable notifications, we store your Expo push token in Supabase to send collection-day reminders.
- β’Subscription Data: Purchase status and subscription tier are managed by RevenueCat. We do not store payment card details.
2. How We Use Your Information
- β’Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
- β’Identify the correct waste-sorting rules for your neighborhood
- β’Send push notifications for garbage collection days (only if enabled)
- β’Process AI image scans via Google Gemini Vision API
- β’Monitor and improve app performance and stability via Sentry
- β’Manage premium subscriptions via RevenueCat
- β’Analyze aggregate, anonymized usage trends to improve the Service
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may process your data under their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Supabase | Database, authentication & push notification tokens |
| Google Gemini Vision API | AI-powered waste item identification from photos |
| RevenueCat | In-app subscription management |
| Sentry | Crash reporting & performance monitoring |
| Expo Notifications | Push notification delivery |
4. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at contact@gomisense.com. We will respond within 30 days.
5. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, Row Level Security (RLS) policies in Supabase, and access control on all backend services. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
Our servers and third-party providers are located in the United States and the European Union. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data; withdraw consent at any time; and lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@gomisense.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@gomisense.com
Website: gomisense.com