Last updated: April 11, 2026
Introduction
Japan Shore Stories ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website japanshorestories.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or leave a comment, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you voluntarily provide in messages or forms
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website URL
- Device information
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Send newsletter updates (only if you subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries
- Improve website content and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Third-party ad vendors may use cookies to track your activity across websites. For more information, visit Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay until they expire or you delete them). See our Cookie Policy for more details.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our website (email services, analytics, hosting)
- Law enforcement when required by law
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@japanshorestories.com.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@japanshorestories.com or through our Contact page.