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Last updated: June 2026.
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Because many visitors arrive seeking emotional support and practical guidance after a Kawasaki disease diagnosis, we present legal and privacy information in plain language. We explain what is collected during ordinary browsing, how long data is kept, and how to exercise privacy rights without requiring users to create new accounts on this read-only site.
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