🔒 Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Kuma Radar ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide

Currently, the Service does not require user registration or account creation. However, if you choose to contact us or submit information through the Service, we may collect:

• Contact information (if provided)
• Messages or communications you send to us
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

2.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage data, such as pages visited and time spent
• Language preferences (stored locally in your browser)

2.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on the Service and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To improve and optimize the Service
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To respond to your inquiries or requests
• To detect and prevent technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

The Service may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze Service usage. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Advertising Services: We may use advertising services that may collect information for ad targeting purposes
• Map Services: We use map services that may collect location-related information

These third-party services have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With service providers who assist us in operating the Service
• When required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or merger
• With your consent or at your direction

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to facilities located in Japan and other countries where we operate.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us. Note that this Service does not handle individual inquiries about bear sightings or incidents. For such matters, please contact your local municipality or police.