Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Effective Date: February 20, 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy") sets forth the handling of personal information and other information of Users in the iOS application "TouringTrace" (hereinafter referred to as "the App") provided by Shoichi Taguchi (hereinafter referred to as "the Operator").
The Operator complies with Japan's "Act on the Protection of Personal Information" (hereinafter referred to as "APPI") and related laws and regulations, and handles Users' personal information appropriately.
Please read this Policy carefully before using the App. By using the App, you are deemed to have agreed to this Policy.
1. Operator Information
- Operator: Shoichi Taguchi
- Contact: support-touringtrace@shoichi.me
2. Types of Information Collected
The App collects and uses the following information:
2.1 Information Entered by Users
| Type of Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle Information | Motorcycle name, mileage, notes, motorcycle images |
| Vehicle Inspection Certificate Information | Vehicle identification number, license plate, first registration date, vehicle name, model, engine type, chassis number, vehicle dimensions, inspection expiration date, owner name (optional), owner address (optional) |
| Maintenance Records | Maintenance type, date performed, cost, mileage |
| Ride Records | Title, date and time, distance, duration, speed |
| Settings | Appearance mode, distance unit |
| Onboarding Responses | Number of motorcycles, years of ownership, riding frequency, primary purpose |
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
| Type of Information | Details | When Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Location Information | Latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, heading, accuracy | During ride recording (after the User starts recording, including in the background to continue route tracking) |
| Camera Data | QR code image data | When registering motorcycle images |
| Photo Data | Images selected from photo library | When registering motorcycle images |
| App Usage Information | App launch count, launch date/time, app version | At app launch |
※ Access to each feature can be disabled at any time from the iOS settings.
2.3 Anonymous Identification Information
| Type of Information | Details | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous User ID | ID automatically generated by third-party analytics services | Analytics analysis |
Note: We do not require account registration with email addresses, passwords, names, or other personally identifiable information, and we do not collect such information.
3. Purpose of Information Use
The collected information is used for the following purposes:
- Providing App Features: To provide features such as motorcycle management, maintenance management, ride recording, and statistics display
- Location-Based Services: For route tracking during ride recording, map display, and distance/speed measurement
- Vehicle Inspection Certificate QR Code Scanning: To scan vehicle inspection certificate QR codes with the camera and automatically enter vehicle information
- Motorcycle Image Management: To save images selected from the photo library associated with motorcycle information
- App Improvement: To improve features and quality of the App based on usage analysis
- Bug Detection and Fixes: To collect and analyze crash reports for bug fixes
- Performance Optimization: To measure and improve performance such as app launch time and screen rendering speed
- Sending Notifications: To send notifications such as maintenance alerts
4. Data Storage Location and Methods
4.1 Data Storage
Data entered and recorded in the App (motorcycle information, maintenance records, ride records, vehicle inspection certificate information, image data, location information, etc.) is stored in encrypted form.
4.2 Data Retention Period
| Type of Data | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle information, maintenance records, ride records | Retained on the device until the User deletes them or uninstalls the App |
| Settings, onboarding responses | Same as above |
| Anonymous User ID | Until the App is uninstalled |
| Analytics data, crash reports (third-party analytics services) | In accordance with each service provider's data retention policy (※) |
※ Please refer to the privacy policy of each service provider for details.
5. Disclosure to Third Parties
5.1 Third-Party Services Used
The App uses third-party analytics services based in the United States for the purpose of app improvement, bug detection, and performance optimization. Anonymous user IDs, app usage events, crash reports, and device information are sent to these services.
Regarding Provision to Third Parties Located Abroad
The third-party analytics services used are all operated by companies headquartered in the United States. Anonymized usage information transmitted through these services may be stored on servers in the United States or other countries. Each service provider protects personal data based on appropriate frameworks such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).
Please note that the personal information protection systems in the United States differ from those in Japan. For details, please refer to the "Survey on Systems for the Protection of Personal Information in Foreign Countries" published by the Personal Information Protection Commission of Japan.
5.2 Information Not Transmitted
The following information is not transmitted to third-party services:
- Motorcycle information (name, mileage, images, etc.)
- Vehicle inspection certificate information (vehicle identification number, license plate, owner name, owner address, etc.)
- Maintenance records
- Ride records (routes, GPS coordinates, ride data, etc.)
- Location information
- Photo/image data
5.3 Third-Party Disclosure Policy
The Operator will not provide Users' personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
- When the User has given consent
- When required by law
- When necessary for the protection of life, body, or property of a person and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
- When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound development of children and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
- When it is necessary to cooperate with a national government agency, local government, or a person entrusted by them in executing affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the consent of the individual would impede the execution of such affairs
6. Security Measures
The Operator takes the following measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of the collected information and to ensure its security:
Technical Security Measures
- Data Encryption: Data is stored in encrypted form and managed securely
- Anonymous Authentication: User identification uses anonymous authentication, with no handling of authentication credentials such as email addresses or passwords
Organizational Security Measures
- Limiting the scope of personal information handling to the minimum necessary
- Regular review and updating of this Policy
7. User Rights
Users may exercise the following rights under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information:
- Request for Notification of Purpose of Use: Request notification of the purpose of use of personal information held by the Operator
- Request for Disclosure: Request disclosure of personal information held by the Operator
- Request for Correction, Addition, or Deletion: Request correction, addition, or deletion when the content of personal information is inaccurate
- Request for Suspension or Erasure of Use: Request suspension or erasure of use when personal information is being handled beyond the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
- Request for Cessation of Third-Party Provision: Request cessation when personal information is being provided to third parties without the individual's consent
How to Delete Data
Users can delete data from the App's settings screen through the following operations:
- Delete individual motorcycle information, maintenance records, or ride records
- Delete all motorcycle data at once
- Delete all data by uninstalling the App
Opting Out of Analytics
If you wish to stop data collection by third-party analytics services, please contact us at the address below.
Contact for Exercising Rights
To exercise the above rights, please contact us at the address below. After verifying your identity, we will respond within a reasonable period.
8. Links to External Services
The App may contain links to external services such as Wikipedia. Please refer to the privacy policy of each service for information on how they handle information. The Operator is not responsible for the handling of information by external services.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
The Operator may change the content of this Policy in response to amendments to laws, changes to the App's features, or other reasons.
The revised Privacy Policy shall take effect from the time it is posted within the App. In the case of significant changes, Users will be notified through the App or other appropriate means.
10. Contact
For inquiries regarding this Policy, requests for disclosure, correction, or deletion of personal information, please contact us at:
- Operator: Shoichi Taguchi
- Email: support-touringtrace@shoichi.me
11. Governing Law
This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
Revision History
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | Initial version |