Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how Shimadzu Equipment Guide collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide through:
- • Contact forms (name, email, subject, message)
- • Repair tip submissions (instrument model, issue description, solution, optional name)
- • Search queries on our website
Automatically Collected Information
- • Website usage data through Google Analytics (when configured)
- • IP address and browser information
- • Pages visited and time spent on site
- • Device and browser type
How We Use Your Information
- • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- • To review and potentially include repair tips in our guides
- • To improve our website content and user experience
- • To analyze website usage patterns and optimize performance
- • To ensure website security and prevent abuse
Data Storage and Security
Your information is stored securely in JSON files on our server infrastructure. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Note: We do not send emails or use external email services. All form submissions are stored locally for review and response purposes only.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- • Remember your preferences and settings
- • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns (Google Analytics)
- • Improve website functionality and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including:
- • Google Analytics for website analytics
- • CDN services for image and content delivery
- • Hosting and infrastructure providers
These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- • Request access to your personal data
- • Request correction of inaccurate data
- • Request deletion of your data
- • Withdraw consent for data processing
- • Object to processing of your data
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our contact page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.