Introduction

JapaneseTextTools is a web application designed to provide simple tools to manipulate Japanese text. We are committed to protecting user privacy and ensuring transparency about how user data is handled. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage.

1. Personal Data Collected by Us

We do not directly collect, store, or process any personal information, such as your name, email address, or other identifiable data. You can use the app without creating an account or providing any personal data to us.

2. Local Storage

The app may use your browser's local storage to save preferences, namely app color theme and language. This data is stored locally on your device, is not transmitted to us, and can be cleared by you at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or site data.

3. Third-Party Advertising and Data Collection

Google AdSense

This app displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertisements. This may include:

• Cookie data and advertising identifiers
• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website information
• Device and operating system information

Google uses this information to serve personalized ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com or by visiting https://www.aboutads.info to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.

For more information about Google's privacy practices, please see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

4. Analytics

Google Analytics

This app uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site and to improve our service. Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Page views and session duration
• Bounce rates and user flow patterns
• General demographic and interest data
• Device and browser information
• Anonymized IP addresses

This data helps us understand which features are most useful and how to improve the app. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

For more information about Google Analytics' privacy practices, please see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Hosting and Analytics

This app is hosted on Vercel, which may automatically collect limited, anonymized analytics data, such as page views, referrer information, browser details, and anonymized IP addresses. This data is used solely for performance monitoring and traffic analysis. We do not have direct access to or control over this data. For more information, please see Vercel's Privacy Policy at https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.

6. Cookies and Tracking

While we do not directly set cookies, third-party services we use may set cookies on your device:

• Google AdSense: Uses cookies for ad targeting and frequency capping
• Vercel: May use cookies for performance and analytics purposes

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of advertisements but will not impact the core functionality of our text manipulation tools.

7. Data Security

We rely on our hosting provider's secure infrastructure and the security measures implemented by our third-party service providers (Google AdSense, Vercel) to protect any data that may be collected. As we do not directly collect or store personal data, the primary security considerations relate to the third-party services described in this policy.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding data processing:

• Opt-out of personalized advertising: Visit Google's Ads Settings or use industry opt-out tools
• Cookie control: Manage cookies through your browser settings
• Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals where technically feasible

9. Compliance with Privacy Laws

While we do not directly collect personal data, our third-party advertising partners may process personal information. We work to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
• Other applicable local privacy regulations

If you are located in the EU, California, or other jurisdictions with specific privacy rights, you may have additional rights regarding data processed by our third-party partners.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our third-party services, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Our third-party service providers (Google, Vercel) may transfer and process data in countries other than your country of residence. These transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any updates on this page and update the effective date. Please check this page periodically for updates.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, data processing practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the "contact" button at the bottom of any page.