Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [01/01/2025]

Welcome to [japanese-ramen.jp] (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). Protecting your personal information is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about users of our website (https://japanese-ramen.jp), including but not limited to individuals located outside of Japan.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information when you use our website:

1.1 Personal Information

  • Name and email address (provided through the contact form).
  • Location information (used to display nearby ramen shops if permission is granted).
    Note: The provided location information is used solely to enhance the user experience on this website and will not be used for any other purposes.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type, operating system, and IP address.
  • Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and search queries.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To improve the functionality of our website, such as providing personalized ramen shop recommendations.
  • To send you updates about new features or content (only if you have opted-in to receive emails).
  • To analyze website performance and improve user experience.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party services (e.g., Google Maps) to enhance our services.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to track site usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Third-Party Cookies: Used for integrated services like Google Maps.

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings.

5. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside Japan, please note that your information may be transferred to, and processed in, Japan or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.
  • Withdraw your consent for us to collect location data.
  • Opt-out of receiving emails or newsletters.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email Address].

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Please review it periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [info@japanese-ramen.jp]

Regarding the japanese-ramen iOS Application

Our iOS application, japanese-ramen, is designed to help users discover and explore ramen shops across Japan through an interactive map-based experience. The app operates as a WebView, displaying information from our official website japanese-ramen.jp while ensuring a seamless and user-friendly navigation experience.

1. Collected Information
The app does not collect or store any personal information directly. However, it may access location data when users allow GPS-based search for nearby ramen shops. Any data collected is processed according to our website’s privacy policy.

2. Third-Party Services
The application may link to external websites or third-party services, such as Google Maps, for navigation purposes. Users should review the respective privacy policies of these third parties when accessing external links.

3. Data Security
We prioritize user privacy and security by following industry standards. The app does not store sensitive user data, and all communications with external servers are encrypted via HTTPS.

For further inquiries regarding our iOS application, please contact us through our official website japanese-ramen.jp.

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