Privacy Policy

Japan Unknown (hereinafter referred to as “this Website”) sets out the following privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of personal information of users (hereinafter referred to as “Users”). This Policy explains what kind of personal information we collect, how we use and share it, and how Users can manage their own personal information.

1. Personal Information We Collect

This Website may collect the following personal information when Users submit an inquiry via the contact form:

Name
Email address
Other information voluntarily entered in the inquiry form that is necessary for us to respond

We may also ask for additional information if it is reasonably necessary to respond to the inquiry.

2. Purpose of Use

The personal information collected by this Website will be used for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries and provide support
To send necessary information by email or other means in connection with the inquiry
To improve the content and services of this Website and to consider new content, using statistical analysis in a form that does not identify individuals

We will not use personal information for any purpose other than those stated above, and we will take appropriate measures to prevent unintended use.

3. Provision of Personal Data to Third Parties

This Website will not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the User, except in the following cases:

When required by law
When it is necessary to protect the life, body, or property of a person and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
When it is particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the sound growth of children and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government body, or a person entrusted by such body, in executing the affairs prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the consent of the individual is likely to impede the execution of such affairs

4. Management and Retention of Personal Data

This Website will take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, falsification, or leakage of personal information.

We will retain personal information only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes of use described above. Personal information that is no longer needed will be erased or anonymized without delay.

5. Requests for Disclosure, Correction, and Deletion

When a User requests disclosure of their personal information, this Website will respond to such request without undue delay after confirming the identity of the requester.

If a User requests notification of the purpose of use, correction, addition or deletion of content, suspension of use, or suspension of provision to third parties, we will respond appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Please contact us via the contact form for such requests.

6. Contact for Questions and Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, complaints, or other inquiries regarding the handling of personal information by this Website, please contact us via the contact form.

7. Access Analytics Tools

This Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze traffic data.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect traffic data. The collected data is anonymized and does not identify individual Users. Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings; however, please note that some features of this Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

For more information on how Google handles data in Google Analytics, please refer to Google’s policies.

8. Advertising (Google AdSense)

This Website uses “Google AdSense,” a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to display ads based on a User’s prior visits to this Website or other websites. These cookies enable Google and its partners to display ads that are tailored to the interests of Users.

The information collected through cookies is used for ad delivery and measurement and does not contain information that directly identifies a specific individual (such as name or email address).

Users can disable personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page. Users can also disable cookies in their browser settings; however, some website functions may become unavailable as a result.

This Website does not provide advertisers with personally identifiable information such as names or email addresses.

9. Disclaimer

While every effort is made to ensure that the information posted on this Website is accurate and up-to-date, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the content.

This Website shall not be liable for any damages (including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages) arising from the use of, or inability to use, the information contained on this Website.

We also assume no responsibility for any disputes, problems, or damages arising between Users or between a User and a third party in connection with this Website.

This Website may change, suspend, or discontinue the content or operation of the site without prior notice. We shall not be liable for any damages resulting from such changes, suspension, or discontinuation.

Furthermore, this Website is not responsible for the content, services, or any damages that may arise from the use of external websites linked to or from this Website.

10. Copyright and Portrait Rights

Unless otherwise stated, the copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the text, images, photographs, illustrations, videos, and all other content on this Website belong to the operator of this Website or to the rightful rights holders.

Any reproduction, alteration, redistribution, sale, or other secondary use that exceeds the scope of private use permitted under copyright law is strictly prohibited without prior written permission.

If you believe that any content on this Website infringes your copyrights or portrait rights, please contact us via the contact form. After confirming the situation, we will respond appropriately, including removing or correcting the relevant content when necessary.

11. Links

In principle, you are free to link to this Website, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes. No prior contact is required. However, we may request the removal of a link if we determine that any of the following apply:

The linking website defames or is likely to defame this Website, its operator, or third parties
The linking website contains content that is illegal or contrary to public order and morals
The link is configured in such a way that it may mislead Users into believing that there is a partnership or cooperative relationship with this Website, or that this Website endorses the linking site

This Website shall not be liable for any damages arising in connection with links to or from this Website.

12. Changes to This Policy

The contents of this Policy may be changed without prior notice due to revisions of relevant laws and regulations or changes in the operation of this Website.

If we make any important changes, we will notify Users by posting an updated version of this Policy on this Website. The revised Policy will take effect from the time it is posted on this Website, unless otherwise specified.

Effective date: November 30, 2024
Last updated: December 2, 2025