Last updated: 31/08/2025
JourneyThroughJapan.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR and CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with JourneyThroughJapan.org, we may collect:
- Personal Information you provide
- Name and email address (if you contact us through forms or subscribe to updates).
- Automatically collected information
- IP address, browser type, operating system.
- Cookies and analytics data (through tools like Google Analytics).
- Third-party integrations
- If you interact with affiliate links (e.g., travel services, Amazon Associates, JR Pass providers), those third parties may also collect information according to their own policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data collected for:
- Improving the content and user experience of the site.
- Understanding traffic patterns and visitor behavior.
- Responding to inquiries and communication requests.
- Displaying relevant educational resources and affiliate recommendations.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
3. Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Essential cookies – required for the website to function.
- Analytics cookies – help us analyze visitor behavior (via Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/advertising cookies – may track referrals when you click external links (e.g., travel bookings, educational partners).
You may disable cookies in your browser at any time, but some site features may not work properly.
4. Sharing of Data
We only share information with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics).
- Affiliate partners (when you follow external links to book services or purchase products).
- Legal authorities if required by law.
We never share personal data for marketing purposes without your consent.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to processing or request limitation.
- Withdraw consent for cookie/analytics tracking.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [your contact email]
6. External Links
JourneyThroughJapan.org contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.