Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how MapBuilder (the "Service", "we", "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Service.

1. Information we collect

Account information. When you register, we collect your email address and the account details you provide.
Content you submit. Maps, places, text, images, and other content you add to the Service, including location data you choose to include.
Usage and device data. Log data such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referring pages, and the date and time of access.
Cookies and similar technologies. We and our providers use cookies to operate the Service, remember your session, measure usage, and serve advertising.

2. How we use information

to provide, maintain, and improve the Service and your account;
to display and operate the maps and contributions you and others create;
to communicate with you, including responding to inquiries;
to measure and understand how the Service is used;
to display advertising that helps keep the Service free;
to protect the Service and our users and to comply with legal obligations.

3. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Service. It uses cookies and collects usage information such as pages viewed and approximate location from IP address, processed by Google. See Google's Privacy Policy; opt out with the Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Advertising

We may use Google AdSense to display advertising. Google and its partners may use cookies and device identifiers to serve ads based on prior visits. Control personalized ads via Google Ads Settings; learn more at How Google uses information.

5. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers (such as Google) that process it on our behalf, as part of content you choose to make public, to comply with law or protect rights and safety, and in connection with a merger or acquisition.

6. Data retention

We retain your information while your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, and as required by law. You can request deletion of your account and associated content.

7. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, and to object to certain processing. Contact us to exercise these rights. You can also manage cookies in your browser settings.

8. Children

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. Contact us if you believe a child has provided us information.

9. International users

The Service is operated from Japan. By using it, you understand your information may be processed in Japan and other countries with different data protection laws.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time and will revise the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will be made apparent through the Service.

11. Contact

For privacy questions, use the contact form. See also our Terms of Service.