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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 16, 2025

This is a reference translation. The Japanese version is the authoritative text. In case of any discrepancy, the Japanese version shall prevail.

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Layermate, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") handles personal information in connection with the AI-based design generation service "Layermate," including the web application and Figma plugin (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the handling of your information as described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information to provide and operate the Service.

(1) Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company/department name (optional)
  • Account information
  • Billing and payment information (obtained through payment processors such as Stripe)

(2) Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and settings
  • Access dates, times, and duration
  • Operational logs and activity history
  • Token usage and diagnostic data

(3) Design and Conversation Data (AI-Specific Data)

  • Text prompts and conversation inputs
  • Generated designs
  • Images, PDFs, and Figma layers shared within the Service
  • Model configuration data

2. Purposes of Use

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  1. Providing, operating, and improving the Service
  2. Analyzing usage for quality and functionality improvements
  3. Responding to inquiries and verifying user identity
  4. Ensuring security and preventing unauthorized use
  5. Managing user accounts and processing payments
  6. Complying with applicable laws and regulations
  7. Training and improving AI models, only with the user's explicit consent

3. Disclosure to AI Technology Providers (Important)

To provide AI-based design features, we transmit certain data to third-party AI model providers listed below:

  • OpenAI, Inc.
  • Anthropic PBC
  • Google LLC

Information transmitted may include conversation data, images, and design files.

(1) Explicit Consent Required

By using the Service, you explicitly consent to the following:

  • Your input data may be sent to the above AI providers
  • Such data may be used by those providers to improve their AI models, depending on each provider's policy
  • The providers' respective privacy policies and terms apply
  • Data may be processed outside Japan

Users who do not wish to allow model-improvement use may opt out using the method provided by us.

(2) Information Not Shared with AI Providers

We do not share the following with AI providers:

  • Email address
  • Billing or payment information
  • Account credentials

4. Outsourcing to Service Providers

We may outsource certain operations and entrust personal information to service providers such as:

  • Cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Vercel, Supabase, Resend)
  • Payment processors (Stripe)
  • Analytics tools (Google Analytics, Sentry)
  • Customer support tools (Fillout)

We ensure appropriate confidentiality obligations and security controls when using such providers.

5. Provision to Third Parties

We do not provide personal information to third parties except in the following cases:

  1. When the user has given prior consent
  2. When required by law
  3. When necessary to protect life, body, or property and consent is difficult
  4. When cooperation with public authorities is required
  5. In connection with mergers, business transfers, or other organizational restructuring

6. Joint Use with Parent Company Goodpatch

We may jointly use personal information with our parent company, Goodpatch Inc., and our group companies, Studio Details Inc. and People and Design Inc., for efficient group operations and user support.

(1) Items Jointly Used

  • Name
  • Contact information (such as email address)
  • Service usage history
  • Inquiry details

(2) Purposes of Joint Use

  • Responding to inquiries
  • Improving the Service and group-wide service quality
  • Enhancing operational efficiency within the Goodpatch Group

(3) Party Responsible for Management

Layermate, Inc.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers, including AI vendors, operate servers outside Japan.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your personal information in such countries.

8. Security Measures

We implement reasonable organizational, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information, including:

  • Access control and authentication
  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Monitoring for unauthorized access
  • Employee training
  • Appropriate supervision of contractors

9. Requests Regarding Retained Personal Data

Under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information ("APPI"), users may request:

  • Notification of the purpose of use
  • Disclosure of retained personal data
  • Correction, addition, or deletion
  • Suspension of use
  • Suspension of third-party provision

Requests will be handled through the procedures we establish to reasonably verify identity.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Usage analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Amplitude)
  • Improving convenience and performance
  • Preventing unauthorized use

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some Service features may not function properly.

11. Contact Information

For questions or requests regarding the handling of personal information:

Layermate, Inc.
support@layermate.co.jp

12. Changes to This Policy

We may modify this Policy as needed.

Revisions will become effective when posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

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