Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-03-24
This Privacy Policy describes how AkibaCardMap ("the Service") handles your personal information. Please review this policy before using the Service.
1. Operator Information
The Service is operated by GUZEN Inc. (hereinafter "the Company") and provides information about trading card shops in the Akihabara area as a web application and LINE Mini App. Operator: GUZEN Inc. For inquiries regarding the operation of this Service, please use the contact form within the Service.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information: [Automatically collected information] - Access logs (IP address, browser type, referral URL) - Device information (OS, screen size, language settings) - Location data (only when using the location feature, requires browser permission) - Usage activity within the Service (pages viewed, clicks, search queries, etc.) [Information you provide] - LINE login profile information (display name, profile picture, user ID) - Favorite shop registrations - Shop reports and review content - Information entered in the contact form (name, email address, message, etc.) - User preferences such as language and theme settings
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Service uses the following types of cookies and similar technologies: - Essential cookies: Used to maintain authentication state, language settings, theme settings, and cookie consent preferences. These are necessary for the basic functionality of the Service and cannot be disabled. - Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 is used to understand Service usage and improve our Service. These are sent based on your consent. - Advertising cookies: Third-party advertising services may use cookies to display relevant advertisements. These are enabled based on your consent. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the "Cookie Settings" option in the Service.
4. Use of Google Analytics
The Service uses Google Analytics 4, provided by Google LLC, to analyze usage patterns. - Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your use of the Service (page views, session duration, features used, etc.). - Collected data is processed as statistical information and is not used to identify individuals. - For information on how Google handles data, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy. - To opt out of Google Analytics data collection, you can disable "Analytics cookies" in the Service's cookie settings or use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Advertising
The Service may use third-party advertising services (such as Google AdSense). - Advertising providers may use cookies to display advertisements based on your interests. - To disable personalized advertising, you can turn off "Advertising cookies" in the Service's cookie settings or opt out through each advertising provider's settings page. - Advertising providers may set cookies in your browser and collect access data in connection with ad delivery.
6. Purpose of Use
We use collected information for the following purposes: - Providing, operating, and maintaining the Service - Improving user experience and enhancing features - Analyzing usage patterns and statistical processing for Service improvement - Responding to inquiries - Detecting and preventing unauthorized use - Compliance with legal requirements
7. Third-Party Disclosure
The Service may share data with the following third-party services: - Google LLC (usage analysis via Google Analytics, advertising via Google AdSense) - LINE Corporation (authentication processing via LIFF SDK) We do not share personal information with any other third parties without your consent, except as required by law.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
- Collected information is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes of use. - If you disconnect your LINE account, associated profile information will be deleted. - To request deletion of user data such as favorites or reviews, please contact us through the contact form. - Cookies can be deleted at any time through your browser settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated without prior notice due to changes in laws or Service content. Significant changes will be announced within the Service. The revised policy takes effect upon publication on this page.
10. Contact
For questions or inquiries regarding this policy, please use the contact form within the Service.