Introduction

Welcome to Hirakata. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website and application.

Personal Information

We do not collect, store, or process any personal information.Hirakata is designed to work entirely in your browser without requiring registration, accounts, or any personal data submission.

We do not ask for or collect:

• Names or email addresses
• Location data
• Payment information
• Any other personally identifiable information

Analytics and Tracking

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service may collect anonymous information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Browser type and version
• Device type and screen resolution
• General geographic location (country/city level)
• Referring website

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data. The information is used solely to improve our application and understand usage patterns. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Analytics - Google Analytics cookies to track usage
• Preferences - Storing your app settings locally in your browser

All preference data is stored locally in your browser's localStorage and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics - Website analytics (as described above)
• Affiliate Links - We may include affiliate links to relevant products or services
• Google Ads - We may display advertisements through Google AdSense

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Data Security

Since we don't collect personal information, there is no personal data to secure or breach. All your learning progress and settings are stored locally in your browser and are never transmitted to external servers.

Children's Privacy

Hirakata is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Since no personal information is collected, parental consent is not required.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your Rights

Since we don't collect personal information, traditional data rights (access, deletion, portability) don't apply. However, you always have full control over:

• Blocking cookies through your browser settings
• Clearing your browser's localStorage to remove app settings
• Opting out of Google Analytics tracking

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our Contact page.