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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Privacy Summary in 30 Seconds

  • Free Exploration Without Registration: Anyone can search and explore maps anonymously without creating an account.
  • Account & Cloud Bookmarks (When Signed In): If you sign in with Google, we securely use your email and profile solely to manage your submitted maps and sync your bookmarks across devices. If you do not sign in, bookmarks remain strictly on your local device (LocalStorage).
  • Advertising (Google AdSense): We display non-intrusive advertisements via Google AdSense. Cookies may be used to serve personalized ads, which you can opt out of anytime.
  • Anonymous Analytics & Contact Safety: Google Analytics collects aggregated, anonymous traffic data. Contact form details are strictly used to reply to your inquiries.

The personal project "Map Finder by Gurutai" (the "Service") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our data handling practices.

1. Information We Collect & Purpose of Use

The Service handles user information as follows:

  • Standard Browsing (No Sign-In Required): No registration is required to search or view maps. Maps saved using the star icon while signed out are stored solely on your local device (LocalStorage).
  • Account Information (Google Sign-In): When you sign in with Google (via Supabase Auth), we obtain basic profile details (email address, display name, avatar URL, and user identifier). This information is used strictly to authenticate your account, allow you to edit/manage your submitted maps on My Page, and sync your bookmarks across devices.
  • Inquiry Information: Information submitted via the contact form (name, email address, message) is used solely to respond to inquiries and verify requests.
  • Anonymous Usage Logs: Search keywords, viewed categories, and general access metrics (browser type, timestamp) are processed in aggregated, anonymized form for statistical analysis and feature improvement.

2. Advertising (Google AdSense)

The Service uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to support our free operations.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

3. Analytics Tools (Google Analytics)

The Service uses Google Analytics provided by Google LLC to understand site usage and improve our services.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect traffic data. This data is collected anonymously and does not identify any individual.

To disable cookies, you can adjust your browser settings or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or provide personal information to third parties without prior consent, except as required by law or in emergency situations to protect life or property.

5. Disclaimer

While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of Google My Maps and related information on the Service, content may change or become outdated due to external Google service updates or creator modifications.

We assume no liability or responsibility for any damages, losses, or troubles arising from the use of the Service.

6. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to legal revisions or service updates. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this page.

7. Inquiries & Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact Form.

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