神社マップ (hereinafter referred to as "this Service") pays the utmost attention to protecting the personal information of users (hereinafter referred to as "Users"). This Privacy Policy explains what information this Service collects and how it is used.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Cookies

This Service uses cookies to improve the service and enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files that a website sends to a user's browser.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Access analysis (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)
• Understanding service usage
• Service improvement

1.2 LocalStorage

To provide the favorites feature, we store the following information in your browser's LocalStorage:

• IDs of shrines registered as favorites
• Language settings

This information is stored only in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

1.3 Location Information

We collect your current location only with your permission. This information is used only to display shrines near your current location and is not stored.

1.4 Shrine Information Submissions

We store shrine names, locations, proposed changes, and optional photos submitted through the contribution form. Before storage, photos are reprocessed to remove metadata such as shooting location, and they are not made public while we verify the submitted content.

2. Purpose of Use

The collected information is used for the following purposes:

• Providing and operating the service
• Service improvement and new feature development
• Access analysis
• User support
• Reviewing and applying shrine information submissions

3. Third-Party Services

To improve the service, we use the following third-party services:

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics for access analysis. Google Analytics collects visitor information using cookies. For details, please see Google's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity to analyze user behavior. For details, please see Microsoft's Privacy Statement.

3.3 Mapbox

We use Mapbox for map display. For details, please see Mapbox's Privacy Policy.

4. Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to disable cookies. However, disabling cookies may prevent some features of this Service from functioning properly.

5. Changes to Privacy Policy

This Service may change this Privacy Policy as necessary. The revised Privacy Policy shall take effect when posted on this Service.

6. Contact

For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Contact page.