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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

The Japan Navigator (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.thejapannavigator.com.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

1. Log Data

When you visit our site, your browser automatically sends information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of your visit

This information is used only for analytics and website performance.

2. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Personalize content and ads

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Google AdSense & Advertising

This website uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service.

How Google uses data

Google and its partners may use cookies, including the DART cookie, to:

  • Serve personalized ads

  • Measure ad effectiveness

  • Understand user interests based on browsing behavior

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
👉 https://www.google.com/settings/ads

For more information about how Google manages data, see:
👉 https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Third-Party Vendors

Third-party advertisers may also use cookies, scripts, or web beacons to:

  • Track user activity

  • Deliver targeted ads

  • Measure ad performance

These technologies collect non-personally identifiable information and are governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertisers.

Analytics

We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
These tools may collect:

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Geographic region (general, not specific addresses)

All data is anonymized and used for analysis and site improvement only.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.
Please review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

Children's Privacy

This site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

Your Choices

You can:

  • Disable cookies in your browser

  • Opt out of personalized Google ads

  • Avoid clicking external links if you prefer not to share data

You may also contact us to request the removal of any information you previously provided.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
All changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📩 thejapannavigator.contact@gmail.com

We respond to inquiries as quickly as possible.

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