Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 9, 2026
1. Overview
JapanNook ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website japannook.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require account registration or collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. We automatically collect anonymous usage data through Google Analytics 4 (GA4), including: - Pages visited and time spent on each page - Scroll depth and article engagement - Referral source (e.g., search engine, social media) - Device type, browser, and approximate location (country/city level) - UTM campaign parameters from links
3. How We Use Information
We use anonymous analytics data to: - Understand which content is most helpful to visitors - Improve our articles and travel guides - Analyze traffic sources to better serve our audience - Measure the effectiveness of our social media posts We do not sell, share, or transfer personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
Our site uses cookies set by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. These are first-party cookies and do not contain personally identifiable information. You can disable cookies through your browser settings. This will not affect your ability to read our articles.
5. Third-Party Services
Our site includes links to third-party services: - Airbnb: Accommodation listings linked from our articles - Google Analytics: Anonymous visitor analytics - Vercel: Website hosting Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies.
6. External Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites (restaurants, attractions, booking platforms, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
7. Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our social media channels listed on the site.