Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Plangle is operated and how personal information is collected, used, and protected.
Plangle is operated by Minori Manabe as an independent individual developer based in Japan.
By using the Application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
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1. Definitions
Application refers to Plangle.
Operator ("we", "us", or "our") refers to Minori Manabe, the individual operator of Plangle.
Service refers to the Application.
User ("you") refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Service.
Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
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2. Information We Collect
A. Account Information
When you use the Service, we may collect:
• Email address
• Name (if provided via authentication services)
• Profile information
• Photos you upload
• Photo metadata (including GPS data, if available)
B. Location Data
Location data is collected only while you are actively using the Application and only with your explicit permission.
We do not collect location data in the background.
Location data is used solely to identify flight routes and enable flight-related features within the Application.
C. Photos and Metadata
With your permission, we may access photos and related metadata (including GPS data) from your device for the sole purpose of identifying flight routes and enabling post creation.
We do not access or process photos without your explicit consent.
D. Flight Route Detection and Server Processing
Uploaded photos and related metadata may be securely processed on servers in order to detect and tag flight routes.
Only the minimum information necessary for route identification is processed.
E. Usage Data
We may automatically collect limited technical information such as device type, operating system version, and diagnostic data necessary to maintain and improve the Service.
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3. Authentication and Third-Party Services
We use third-party authentication services, including:
• Firebase Authentication (Google Sign-In)
• Sign in with Apple
These services may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Data to third parties.
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4. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
• Provide and maintain the Service
• Detect and tag flight routes
• Enable secure user authentication
• Allow users to upload and share content
• Improve and customize the Application
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5. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only while your account remains active.
If you delete your account or request deletion, your Personal Data and uploaded content will be permanently deleted from our systems without undue delay, except where retention is required by applicable law.
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6. User Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your Personal Data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your Personal Data
You may contact us to exercise these rights.
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7. User Content Deletion
You may delete your uploaded content at any time within the Application.
Deleted content is permanently removed from our servers.
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8. Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken to protect Personal Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted within the Application or on the official website.
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10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your Personal Data, please contact:
Minori Manabe
Email: plangle.view@gmail.com