Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 16, 2026
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Introduction
MIJ Archive ("the Archive," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit MIJ Archive, how that information is used, and the choices available to you.
MIJ Archive is an independent historical archive dedicated to preserving the history of Japanese guitar manufacturing through catalogues, magazines, advertisements, dealer literature, factory documents, and related historical materials.
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Information We Collect
Information you provide. If you choose to contact MIJ Archive, you may voluntarily provide information such as your name, email address, or information relating to historical research, catalogue submissions, or correction requests. This information is used to respond to your inquiry and administer the archive.
Automatically collected information. Like most websites, MIJ Archive may automatically collect limited technical information, including IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, pages visited, date and time of visit, and referring website. This information helps improve the website and understand how visitors use the archive.
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Cookies
MIJ Archive may use cookies or similar technologies to remember visitor preferences, measure website performance, improve usability, and analyze website traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
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Analytics
MIJ Archive may use privacy-conscious website analytics to better understand visitor behavior. Analytics are used to improve the archive and measure its reach.
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How Information Is Used
Information collected may be used to respond to correspondence, improve the website, correct historical information, maintain website security, administer submissions, and analyze website performance. Personal information is not sold or rented to third parties.
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Sharing Information
MIJ Archive does not sell, trade, or rent personal information. Information may be disclosed when required by applicable law, when necessary to operate service providers used by the archive, or to protect the security and integrity of the website.
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Third-Party Services
The archive may contain links to third-party websites and may use third-party hosting, analytics, email, or infrastructure services. MIJ Archive is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of third-party services they choose to visit or use.
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Data Security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to help protect information submitted through the website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
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Children's Privacy
MIJ Archive is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under the age required by applicable privacy laws. The archive does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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International Visitors
MIJ Archive may be accessed from countries around the world. By using the website, visitors understand that information may be processed in the country where the website or its service providers are hosted.
MIJ Archive is committed to handling personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws and strives to respect internationally recognized privacy principles.
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Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect improvements to the website, new services, or changes in applicable privacy laws. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.
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Contact
Last Updated: August 16, 2026