Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Explore Japan Insider (“we”, “our”, or “the Site”) collects,
uses, and protects personal information from visitors (“you”) who access and use this website.
1. Basic Policy
We respect your privacy and handle personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
We make every effort to protect your data and use it only for clearly defined purposes.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use this Site:
- Access information such as IP address, browser type, device type, and referring pages
- Log data including pages visited, time and date of visit, and time spent on pages
- Cookie information for analytics and affiliate tracking
- Information you provide voluntarily, such as your name and email address when submitting a contact form
3. Use of Cookies
This Site uses cookies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and measure the performance
of our content and affiliate links.
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. Cookies do not directly identify you as an individual,
but they help us understand how the Site is used.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, if cookies are disabled, some features of the Site
may not function properly.
4. Web Analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)
We may use web analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect and analyze access data.
These tools use cookies to gather information such as page views, time spent, and referring sites.
The collected data is anonymized and does not allow us to personally identify specific users.
For more information on how Google Analytics handles data, please refer to Google’s privacy policy
and terms of service.
5. Affiliate Programs and Advertising
Explore Japan Insider participates in one or more affiliate marketing programs.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Affiliate networks such as Awin
- Travel-related programs such as Booking.com via partner networks
- Other hotel, ticket, or activity booking services introduced on this Site
When you click an affiliate link on this Site and make a reservation or purchase on a partner website,
we may receive a commission from that partner. This does not increase the price you pay.
Affiliate partners and ad networks may use cookies and similar technologies to track your visit from this Site
and attribute transactions. These cookies are managed by the respective third parties and are subject to their
privacy policies.
6. Use of Personal Information
We use personal information collected through this Site for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- To improve and optimize the content and usability of the Site
- To analyze traffic and measure the effectiveness of our articles and affiliate links
- To prevent unauthorized access, abuse, or security issues
7. Management and Protection of Personal Information
We take reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or leakage of personal information.
Access to personal data is limited to those who need it to operate the Site.
8. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share data only when:
- You have given explicit consent
- It is required by law, regulation, or government request
- It is necessary to protect our legal rights or those of others
9. Links to External Sites
This Site contains links to external websites, including affiliate partners and other information sources.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
Please review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
10. Access, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Information
If you wish to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information,
please contact us via the contact form on this Site. After confirming your identity, we will respond
within a reasonable period, except where we are not obligated to do so under applicable laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, services,
or our operational practices. The latest version will always be posted on this page.
12. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information,
please contact us through the contact form available on this Site.
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