Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 4, 2026

Alpaca ("we", "our", or "us"), as an individual entity, operates the Alpaca mobile application (the "Service") available on Android and iOS platforms. Your privacy is critically important to us, and this Privacy Policy aims to clarify our practices concerning the collection, processing, and disclosure of certain information related to your use of the Service.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this Privacy Policy, you are advised not to use our Service.

Information Collection and Use

We may collect and process certain information related to your use of the Service, such as device information, usage statistics, identifiers, log data, and other technical information, to improve the user experience and to maintain the quality of our Service.

AdMob

We use AdMob, a Google service, to display advertisements within our Service. AdMob may collect and process certain information, such as device information, identifiers, usage data, and IP address information, to display advertisements, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and optimize bidding. If enabled in our AdMob settings, this may include sharing full IP addresses with Google, advertising partners, and buying partners. You can learn more about AdMob's privacy practices by visiting their Privacy Policy.

Firebase Crashlytics

We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect and process log data for the purpose of identifying and fixing bugs within our Service. This may include information such as device information, app version, crash traces, identifiers, and other technical data. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices by visiting their Privacy Policy.

Firebase Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics to better understand how our users interact with the Service. This service may collect and process information such as app usage statistics, device information, identifiers, demographics, and related analytics data. For more information, you may consult Google's Privacy Policy.

Information Sharing with Third Parties

We may share certain information related to your use of the Service with third-party services for the following purposes:

We carefully choose our third-party partners and work with providers that are expected to safeguard the information they process and comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect the information we collect and process. We are committed to ensuring the safety and privacy of your data on an ongoing basis.

International Data Transfer

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those of your country. By using our Service, you consent to such cross-border transfers of your information.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not designed for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from children under the age of 13. Should you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please feel free to contact us at alpaca_works@outlook.jp. We are committed to resolving any issues and will respond as promptly as possible.