Privacy Policy

Japan Handbook (“we,” “our,” or “the site”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps, and similar diagnostics collected automatically by our hosting/analytics tools.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience and to serve relevant ads via Google AdSense. Cookies may remember preferences and help measure performance.
  • Voluntary Information: If you email us or submit a form, we receive the information you choose to share (e.g., name, email, message).

How We Use Information

  • To operate, secure, and improve the website
  • To analyze performance and understand content usage
  • To display advertising, including personalized ads via Google AdSense

Third-Party Advertising

  • Google and other vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites.
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising in Google Ads Settings.

Your Choices

  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may be limited.
  • You may contact us to request access, updates, or deletion of personal information you’ve provided.

Data Retention & Security

  • We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes above and take reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

  • This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

External Links

  • We may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Updates

  • We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will appear on this page with a new date below.

Last Updated: September 24, 2025