This policy explains the use of cookies and similar technologies on the ClippyMap website and application. By using the service, you are deemed to have agreed to this policy.

The terms used in this policy are defined as follows:

• 'Cookies' are small text files stored in your web browser when you visit a website.
• 'Similar technologies' include local storage, session storage, web beacons, pixel tags, and other similar technologies.
• 'Necessary cookies' are essential for providing the basic functions of the service.
• 'Functional cookies' are used to improve user convenience.
• 'Analytics cookies' are used to analyze and improve service usage.

We use the following types of cookies:

1. You can control the acceptance of cookies by changing your browser settings.

2. However, please note the following:

• Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login or cause unstable behavior.
• Disabling functional cookies may prevent settings from being saved and reduce convenience.
• Disabling analytics cookies may hinder service improvements, but does not affect basic functionality.

3. We may set and use necessary cookies without consent to the extent necessary to provide the service.

1. We use collected cookie information for the following purposes:

• Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the service
• User authentication and session management
• Provide security features
• Analyze usage and create statistics
• Develop and provide new features
• Prevent and detect misuse
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues
• Fulfill legal obligations

2. We may share cookie information with third parties in the following cases:

• Share with analytics services such as Google Analytics (anonymized)
• Share necessary information with payment services such as Stripe
• Share with external services to resolve technical issues
• Respond to legal disclosure requests
• Share with contractors necessary for service operations

Cookie retention periods are as follows:

• Session cookies: Until the browser is closed
• Authentication cookies: Up to 1 year (auto-renewal)
• Settings cookies: Up to 2 years
• Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
• Others: A reasonable period according to the purpose

The above periods may change due to technical constraints, legal requirements, or security reasons.

We may introduce new technologies similar to cookies (local storage, IndexedDB, Service Worker, etc.) as technology advances, and this policy also applies to them.

1. We are not liable for damages arising from the use of cookie functionality, except in cases of our intent or gross negligence.

2. We are not responsible for any functional issues caused by disabling cookies.

3. The collection and use of information by third-party cookies is the responsibility of those third parties.

1. We may change this policy due to changes in laws, technological advances, or business operations.

2. Changes will take effect when the updated Cookie Policy is posted on the service.

3. We will notify users appropriately of significant changes.

1. This policy is governed by the laws of Japan.

2. In case of disputes, the Tokyo Summary Court or Tokyo District Court shall be the exclusive court of first instance.

For the handling of personal information, please see the Privacy Policy. If there is any inconsistency between this policy and the Privacy Policy, the Privacy Policy shall prevail.