J-Mapcode: Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-11-26

Information We Collect

J-Mapcode: Japan Map Converter is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your information:

  • Local Data Storage: Your conversion history is stored locally on your device only
  • No Personal Information Collection: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to our servers
  • No Account Required: The app does not require user registration or login

How We Use Information

  • Your conversion history remains on your device and is never shared
  • No user accounts or personal profiles are created

Advertising

J-Mapcode: Japan Map Converter displays advertisements through Google AdMob to support free access to the app.

  • Ad Data: AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP address, and usage data to serve relevant ads
  • Ad Personalization: You may opt out of personalized ads through your device settings
  • Third-Party Ad Networks: AdMob may share data with third-party ad networks as described in Google's Privacy Policy
  • App Tracking Transparency (iOS): On iOS 14.5+, you will be asked for permission before any tracking for ad purposes

Analytics

J-Mapcode: Japan Map Converter uses analytics services to understand how the app is used and to improve it.

  • Services: Google Firebase Analytics and Amplitude
  • Data Collected: App usage events (such as conversions performed and features used), device information (model, OS version, language), and anonymous device identifiers
  • Not Collected: Names, email addresses, or accounts; your conversion history never leaves your device
  • Purpose: Measuring feature usage, diagnosing crashes and performance issues, and measuring ad campaign conversions
  • For details, see the Google Privacy Policy and the Amplitude Privacy Notice

Data Transmission

When you perform address-to-Mapcode conversions:

  • Address data is sent to our API server for processing
  • The server uses third-party geocoding services to convert addresses
  • Only location data (addresses, coordinates) is processed - no personal information
  • Conversion results may be cached on our server to improve performance
  • No user-identifiable information is stored on our servers

Third-Party Services

J-Mapcode: Japan Map Converter uses the following third-party services:

  • Geocoding API: To convert addresses to geographic coordinates. These services only receive location/address data, not personal information.
  • Google AdMob: To display advertisements. AdMob may collect device information and usage data for ad serving and measurement. See Google AdMob Privacy for details.
  • Google Firebase Analytics: To measure app usage and ad campaign conversions. See Google Privacy Policy.
  • Amplitude: To analyze feature usage and retention. See Amplitude Privacy Notice.

Data Security

  • Conversion history is stored securely on your device
  • API communications use secure HTTPS encryption
  • No personal data is stored on our servers
  • Only you have access to your conversion history

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

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Last updated: 2026-07-04