Effective Date: March 16, 2026
Why Japan (“the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling your information appropriately. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and what choices you may have when using the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or message content when you contact us
- Technical information automatically collected when you access the Site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and access times
- Cookie and similar technology data used to improve the Site, analyze traffic, and support advertising
2. How We Use Information
We may use collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site
- To respond to inquiries or messages
- To improve content, usability, and user experience
- To analyze traffic and usage trends
- To display and manage advertisements
- To prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, measure traffic, and deliver relevant advertising.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this Site or other websites. Google’s advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may be able to manage ad personalization through Google’s Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses data, please refer to Google’s services and privacy information.
4. Advertising
The Site may participate in third-party advertising programs, including Google AdSense.
These advertising providers may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information in order to display ads that may be more relevant to users.
If required by applicable law, we will seek consent or provide appropriate notice regarding such technologies.
5. Analytics and Access Data
The Site may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site. These tools may collect information such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, browser type, approximate location, and referral source.
This information is used to improve the Site and understand general usage patterns.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only in the following situations:
- With service providers who support the operation of the Site
- When required by law or legal process
- When necessary to protect our rights, safety, users, or the public
- In connection with a business transfer, merger, or similar transaction, if applicable
7. External Links
The Site may contain links to external websites or embedded content from third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites or services.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain choices regarding your personal information, including:
- Choosing whether to provide information through contact forms
- Managing cookies through your browser settings
- Managing ad personalization through applicable advertising settings
If you are located in a region where consent is required for certain cookies or advertising technologies, the Site may display a consent notice or banner.
Google also provides privacy and consent tools for publishers, including consent messaging and cookie information settings.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law for independent consent, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate legal basis.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time when necessary. Any revised version becomes effective when posted on the Site.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact page on the Site.