Privacy Policy (Ramen Bookmarker)

Last updated: September 27, 2026

"Ramen Bookmarker" (the "App") is an iOS app provided by an independent developer (the "Developer") that lets you search for ramen shops by your location, a shop name, or a place, and keep bookmarks, visit logs, and photos of shops. This policy explains how the App handles information.

1. Information collected by the Developer

The Developer does not operate any servers and does not collect, store, or view any information about users of the App.
The App does not show ads, perform analytics, or track users.

2. Use of location

The App reads your device's location only when you search by "Nearby".
That location (and the area name derived from it) is sent to the external service described below (Google's Gemini API) to search for nearby ramen shops.
The App never stores your location.

3. Data sent to an external service (Gemini API)

The App uses Google's Gemini API (its feature that references Google Maps data) to search for shops and load shop details. When searching, the shop name or place you enter, or the location described in section 2, is sent.
Requests are sent directly from your device to Google using the API key you obtained and entered yourself. They never pass through the Developer.
Google's privacy policy and terms apply to the data sent.
Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Your API key is stored only in your device's Keychain (secure storage) and is never sent to or shared with any third party, including the Developer.
Shop information in search results is based on Google Maps data.

4. Information stored on your device

The following information is stored only on your device and is never sent anywhere.

The shop ID and name of shops you bookmark or log visits for
Visit logs (date and short note)
Photos you add to each shop
App settings such as language

Shop details such as address, rating, and opening hours are not stored; they are loaded each time you open a shop page. Deleting the App deletes all information stored on your device.

5. Camera and photos

The App asks for camera access so you can take photos of shops you visit.
From your photo library, the App reads only the photos you select (it does not request access to your whole library).
Photos you take or select are resized and stored only on your device; they are never sent anywhere.

6. Sharing with third parties

Except as described in section 3, the Developer does not provide information obtained through the App to any third party.

7. Contact

For questions about this policy, please contact:
info@creatibooks.net

8. Changes

This policy may be changed without notice in response to changes in law or new features in the App. Significant changes will be announced in the App.