Amestella Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 31, 2026


Grosbeak Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Amestella fortune-telling entertainment application ("the App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use the App. Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Company Information

ItemDetails
Company NameGrosbeak Inc. (Grosbeak Kabushiki Kaisha)
RepresentativeTomonori Hamada
Address8-2-6 Okidome, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara 636-0123, Japan
Emailinfo@grosbeak.co.jp
Phone+81-50-1740-8687

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

Data ItemRequired/OptionalPurpose
Email addressRequiredAccount authentication, important notifications
Display nameRequiredIn-app user display
Profile photoOptionalIn-app user display
Phone numberOptionalAccount authentication (phone sign-in)

2.2 Fortune Calculation Data

Data ItemRequired/OptionalPurpose
Date of birthRequiredFortune calculations across multiple divination systems
Time of birthOptionalPrecise astrological calculations
Place of birthOptionalAstrological house calculations
Latitude/LongitudeOptionalCelestial position calculations (auto-derived from birthplace)
GenderOptionalUsed in certain divination systems

2.3 Pet Information

Data ItemRequired/OptionalPurpose
Pet nameRequiredPet fortune features
Pet typeRequiredPet fortune features
BreedOptionalPet fortune features
Pet date of birthRequiredPet fortune calculations
Pet genderOptionalPet fortune features
Pet photoOptionalIn-app pet display
Pet birthplaceOptionalPet fortune calculations

2.4 Usage Information

Data ItemPurpose
Subscription statusBilling management, service delivery
Pentacle balanceIn-app currency management
Transaction historyPurchase and usage record keeping
Fortune resultsSaving and displaying fortune history
Compatibility historySaving and displaying compatibility results
FCM tokenPush notification delivery

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  1. Performing fortune calculations and compatibility readings using various divination systems
  2. Generating AI-powered fortune interpretations via Google Gemini AI
  3. User account authentication and management
  4. Subscription and in-app purchase management
  5. Sending push notifications (fortune results, compatibility results, announcements)
  6. Improving the App and developing new features
  7. Responding to user inquiries
  8. Enforcing our Terms of Service
  9. Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Shared with Third Parties

We share information with the following third-party service providers to the extent necessary for providing our services:

4.1 Firebase (Google LLC)

ServiceData SharedPurpose
Firebase AuthenticationEmail, display name, profile photoUser authentication
Cloud FirestoreUser data, fortune results, pet dataData storage and management
Firebase Cloud StorageProfile photos, pet photosImage file storage
Firebase Cloud MessagingFCM tokenPush notification delivery
Firebase App CheckDevice informationFraud prevention
Firebase Cloud FunctionsFortune calculation dataServer-side processing

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Google Gemini AI API (Google LLC)

Data SharedPurpose
Date of birth, time of birth, gender (anonymized)AI-generated fortune interpretations
Pet information (type, breed, date of birth)AI-generated pet fortune interpretations

Data is sent to Google Gemini AI API through Cloud Functions (server-side) only. Your name, email address, and other directly identifying information are not transmitted to the AI service.

Google AI Privacy Notice: https://ai.google.dev/terms

4.3 RevenueCat, Inc.

Data SharedPurpose
User ID (anonymous identifier)Subscription and purchase management
Purchase informationPurchase verification and management

RevenueCat Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

4.4 Google Maps Platform (Google LLC)

Data SharedPurpose
Place of birth (location name)Geocoding (converting place names to coordinates)

4.5 Authentication Providers

ProviderData SharedPurpose
Google Sign-In (Google LLC)Authentication tokensAccount authentication
Sign in with Apple (Apple Inc.)Authentication tokensAccount authentication

4.6 No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we confirm that we have not sold personal information of consumers in the preceding 12 months.

5. Data Storage and Retention

5.1 Storage Location

Your personal information is stored on Google Cloud Platform (Firebase) servers, primarily in the Tokyo region (asia-northeast1), Japan.

5.2 Retention Period

Data TypeRetention Period
Account informationUntil account deletion
Fortune results and compatibility historyUntil account deletion
Pet informationUntil account deletion
Transaction historyUntil account deletion, or as required by law (up to 5 years)
Push notification tokensUntil account deletion

5.3 International Data Transfers

If you are located outside Japan, please be aware that your information will be transferred to and processed in Japan. By using the App, you consent to this transfer. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Your Rights

6.1 Rights Under Japanese Law (Act on the Protection of Personal Information)

If you are located in Japan, you have the right to:

6.2 Rights Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following additional rights:

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@grosbeak.co.jp.

6.3 Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

To submit a CCPA request, please contact us at info@grosbeak.co.jp.

7. Account Deletion and Data Removal

  1. You may request account deletion through the Settings screen within the App.
  2. Upon account deletion, we will delete all of the following data:
    • Account information (email, display name, profile photo)
    • User profile (date of birth, time of birth, place of birth, gender, etc.)
    • Fortune results and compatibility history
    • Pet information and pet fortune results
    • Pentacle balance and transaction history
    • Profile photos and pet photos (storage)
    • Push notification settings and tokens
    • Public ID information
  3. Deletion is performed promptly after the deletion request is submitted.
  4. Data required to be retained by law will be kept for the legally mandated period and deleted thereafter.
  5. Deleted data cannot be recovered.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 Web Version

The web version of the App uses cookies and local storage provided by Firebase for maintaining user authentication sessions.

8.2 Mobile Apps

The iOS and Android versions of the App do not use cookies. However, Firebase SDK may use device identifiers for functionality purposes.

8.3 Analytics

The App does not currently use Google Analytics or other analytics tools. If we implement analytics in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

9. Children's Privacy

  1. The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 16.
  2. If a child under 16 wishes to use the App, parental or guardian consent is required.
  3. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will promptly delete such data.

10. Data Security

We implement the following security measures to protect your personal information:

  1. Encryption of all data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  2. Firebase Security Rules for access control
  3. Firebase App Check for fraud prevention
  4. Server-side processing of sensitive data via Cloud Functions
  5. Appropriate API key restrictions
  6. Regular security reviews

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data concerned and the context in which we collect it:

Legal BasisApplicable Processing
ConsentCollection of birth data for fortune calculations; push notifications
Contract PerformanceAccount management; subscription services; in-app purchases
Legitimate InterestsService improvement; fraud prevention; security
Legal ObligationTax and financial record keeping; responding to legal requests

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to legal, regulatory, or operational changes.
  2. We will notify you of material changes through in-app notifications or push notifications.
  3. The updated Privacy Policy takes effect when it is posted within the App.
  4. Your continued use of the App after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

ItemDetails
Company NameGrosbeak Inc.
Data Protection ContactTomonori Hamada
Emailinfo@grosbeak.co.jp
Phone+81-50-1740-8687
Business HoursMonday - Friday, 10:00 - 17:00 JST (excluding holidays)

Effective: March 31, 2026

Grosbeak Inc.
Representative Director: Tomonori Hamada