Privacy Policy
Digital Cosmos built the Shimeji app as a Freemium app. This SERVICE is provided by Digital Cosmos at no cost and is intended for use as is.
This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use our Service.
If you choose to use our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which are accessible within the Shimeji app unless otherwise defined here.
Information Collection and Use
For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to pictures to be used as live wallpaper background. The information that we request will be retained on your device and is not collected by us in any way.
The app does use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.
Link to the privacy policy of third-party service providers used by the app:
Use of Google Signals, User-ID, and User-Provided Data
We utilize Google Analytics to better understand how users interact with Shimeji across devices and sessions. This includes features such as Google signals, user-ID, and user-provided data collection to enhance measurement and enable additional capabilities with our linked Google Ads integrations.
Google Signals
Google signals allow us to receive aggregated and anonymized insights such as demographic and interest data based on your activity within the app and across Google services. This data is processed according to Google’s Privacy Policy and helps us improve our services.
User-ID
The user-ID feature allows us to provide our own identifiers for users who sign in or engage in ways that allow us to identify them across devices and sessions. This helps us:
- Connect user activity across different devices and platforms
- Improve the accuracy of user counts
- Gain a more complete understanding of user interactions with our app
We do not send personally identifiable information to Google Analytics as user-ID. We ensure all data provided through this feature is used in accordance with the Google Analytics Terms of Service and relevant policies.
User-Provided Data Collection
We may also use the user-provided data collection feature in Google Analytics. This enables us to send hashed, consented customer data to Google Analytics to:
- Improve conversion measurement and reporting
- Enhance audience sharing capabilities with linked Google Ads accounts
This data is collected and processed in line with Google’s user-provided data feature policy and our privacy practices. We do not collect or use data in sensitive categories as defined by Google’s policies.
Consent
By using our app, you consent to the collection and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy, including the association of data with Google Analytics and Ads integrations.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising and limit the use of your data for analytics purposes. To learn more, visit My Activity or adjust your settings at adssettings.google.com.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We share data only as described in this policy or with your explicit consent.
Log Data
Whenever you use our Service, in the case of an error in the app, we collect data and information (through third-party products) on your phone called Log Data. This may include information such as your device’s IP address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.
Cookies
Cookies are files with a small amount of data commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites you visit and stored on your device's internal memory.
This Service does not use these cookies explicitly. However, the app may use third-party code and libraries that use cookies to collect information and improve their services. You can accept or refuse these cookies in your device settings.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to:
- Facilitate our Service
- Provide the Service on our behalf
- Perform Service-related tasks
- Assist us in analyzing how our Service is used
These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Advertising
Our app utilizes Google AdMob to display advertisements, including banner, interstitial and rewarded ads. These ads support the development and maintenance of the app.
Data Collection and Usage
AdMob may collect and use information such as device identifiers, location data, and browsing behavior to provide personalized advertising experiences. This data collection is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Rewarded Ads
Rewarded ads offer users optional incentives in exchange for viewing ads. Participation is voluntary, and rewards are non-transferable and have no real-world monetary value.
User Choices
Users can manage their ad preferences and opt out of personalized advertising through device settings or by visiting Google's Ads Settings page. Participation in rewarded ads is optional and does not affect app feature access.
Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information and strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete it from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any updates by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
This policy is effective as of 2025-06-01.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].