PiFl Labs Co., Ltd. ("Company", "we", "us") is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you use the mobile application PiPi Log ("App"). For matters not covered here, our general Privacy Policy applies.
1. Purpose of Processing
- App functionality: Mood diary, 9-level mood tracking, photo attachments, statistics, notifications, and user preferences
- Advertising: Ad serving and personalization via Google AdMob
- In-app purchases: Premium feature purchases and receipt validation
- Customer support: Receiving and responding to email inquiries
2. Information We Collect
The App does not require account registration. We collect the following:
| Category | Items | Collection Method |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising Identifier | Ad ID (IDFA/AAID), coarse location (country level), device info (OS, model, language) | Automatic via Google AdMob SDK (with consent) |
| In-App Purchases | Purchase receipt, transaction ID | Apple App Store / Google Play billing |
| App Usage Data | Mood diary entries, mood records, attached photos, statistics, preferences | Stored locally on device (no external transmission) |
| Email Inquiries | Email address, name (optional), inquiry content | Direct email submission |
3. Retention Period
- Advertising identifier and ad data: As per Google AdMob policy
- In-app purchase receipts: 5 years (Korean Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce)
- Local app data: Until the user deletes the App or resets the data
- Email inquiry records: 3 years after resolution
4. Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties except as required by law or with your explicit consent.
5. Processing Entrustment
| Processor | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC (AdMob) | Mobile ad serving and ad identifier processing | Until contract termination |
| Apple Inc. | iOS in-app purchase processing | Until contract termination |
| Google LLC (Google Play) | Android in-app purchase processing | Until contract termination |
6. Advertising Identifier and Tracking Consent
The App displays advertisements via Google AdMob and may collect advertising identifiers (IDFA/AAID) for this purpose.
- iOS users: On first launch, you will see Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt to choose whether to allow tracking. If denied, only non-personalized ads will be shown.
- Android users: You can opt out via Settings → Google → Ads → "Delete advertising ID" or "Opt out of ad personalization".
For details on Google AdMob's data processing, see the Google Privacy Policy.
7. App Permissions
The App may request the following permissions. Each can be denied, though doing so may limit related functionality.
- Notifications: Daily journaling reminders and flashback (memory) notifications
- App Tracking Transparency (iOS): Tracking consent for ad relevance
- Photos & Camera, Biometrics: Used only to attach photos to entries and to protect locked entries (local_auth, processed on-device; PiPi Log never accesses biometric data)
8. Data Destruction
- Procedure: Unnecessary personal data is destroyed after approval by the Data Protection Officer.
- Method: Electronic files are permanently deleted using non-recoverable methods. Local app data is removed when the user uninstalls the App.
9. Your Rights
- Right to be informed about the processing of your personal data
- Right to consent to and determine the scope of processing
- Right to access and request information about your personal data
- Right to request correction, deletion, suspension, or destruction
- Right to seek redress for damages caused by processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy (at) pifl-labs.com.
10. Security Measures
- Access control and permission management
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Sensitive data stored in secure storage (Keychain/Keystore)
- Apple Privacy Manifest (PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy) compliance
11. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at children under 14. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 14. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it immediately. Parents may request deletion at privacy (at) pifl-labs.com.
12. International Data Transfers
| Recipient | Country | Purpose | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | United States | Mobile ad serving | Ad identifier, device info |
| Apple Inc. | United States | iOS in-app purchases | Purchase receipt, transaction ID |
| Google LLC | United States | Android in-app purchases | Purchase receipt, transaction ID |
13. Data Protection Officer
- Company: PiFl Labs Co., Ltd.
- Email: privacy (at) pifl-labs.com
14. GDPR (European Economic Area)
If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. Contact us at privacy (at) pifl-labs.com.
15. Changes to this Policy
This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 17, 2026. Any changes will be announced on this page.