TraceBuddy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 13, 2026

TraceBuddy is a local-first tracing helper for kids and parents. The app does not include accounts, ads, analytics, tracking, cloud uploads, or a backend service.

Camera

TraceBuddy asks for camera permission only when you use camera tracing. The camera feed is shown on your device behind the tracing guide. TraceBuddy does not record, upload, transmit, or store camera video or camera frames.

Photos and selected images

TraceBuddy can let you choose a local image from your device to trace. Selected images stay in local app state for the current session. They are not uploaded, transmitted, sold, or shared with Shimizu Technology or any third party.

Custom words and drawings

Custom words, phrases, and on-screen practice strokes stay on the device while you use the app. TraceBuddy does not collect or upload this content.

Data collection

TraceBuddy does not collect personal data. It does not use third-party analytics SDKs, advertising SDKs, tracking SDKs, or the advertising identifier.

Children's privacy

TraceBuddy is designed for parents and children to use together. Because the app has no accounts, no social features, no ads, no analytics, and no uploads, Shimizu Technology does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Permissions

• Camera: used only to show the live camera preview for tracing over paper.
• Photo Library: used only if you choose a local image to trace.

You can revoke camera or photo-library access in iOS Settings at any time.

Future AR features

A future AR Trace mode may use on-device ARKit processing to recognize a printed TraceBuddy marker and anchor the tracing guide to real paper. The intended privacy boundary is the same: AR camera frames stay on the device and are not uploaded or recorded.

Contact

For privacy or support questions, contact shimizutechnology@gmail.com.