Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use YUEN, we collect the following information you provide:

• First name and last name (as entered by you)
• Gender selection

This data is processed through Google Gemini AI and stored in our database (Supabase) for service improvement purposes. We do not collect email addresses, IP addresses, or any other identifying information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact channels.

2. How We Use Your Information

The collected data is used solely for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our name translation service
• To analyze and refine our AI's etymological accuracy
• To maintain the stability and security of our platform

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond those stated above.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal bases under GDPR Article 6:

• Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): To improve the accuracy and quality of our AI service
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): By submitting a name through the service, you consent to its storage and use as described in this policy

4. Data Retention

Submitted name data is retained for up to 24 months for service improvement purposes. After this period, data is anonymized or permanently deleted. You may request earlier deletion at any time (see Section 6).

5. Data Security

We prioritize your privacy. All stored data is protected using industry-standard encryption via Supabase. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request that your data be deleted ("right to be forgotten")
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via X (formerly Twitter). We will respond within 30 days.

7. Third-Party Services

Our service uses the following third-party providers, each with their own privacy policies:

• Google Gemini API — for AI-powered name translation (Google Privacy Policy)
• Supabase — for secure data storage (Supabase Privacy Policy)
• Vercel — for hosting and deployment (Vercel Privacy Policy)

8. Cookies

YUEN may use essential cookies for basic functionality. No third-party advertising or tracking cookies are used. If analytics tools are introduced in the future, this policy will be updated and cookie consent will be requested.

9. International Users

YUEN is operated from Japan and is accessible globally. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data is processed in accordance with GDPR. If you are located elsewhere, we apply equivalent standards of data protection.

10. Contact

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us on X (formerly Twitter) at @GiTyoi.