Privacy Policy

In this blog (hereinafter referred to as “the website”), we declare that we will handle personal information in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with the privacy policy defined below, in order to protect the personal information of our customers who use our services, comply with laws and regulations related to the protection of personal information, and other applicable laws and regulations.

Personal Information

The term “personal information” refers to information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual, including but not limited to the individual’s name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, and other descriptions, as well as data on appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, and individual identification information that can identify a specific individual, such as the insurer number on a health insurance card, as defined by the Personal Information Protection Law.

Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information

The purposes for which the website collects and uses personal information are as follows:

When users contact the website or subscribe to the newsletter, they may be asked to provide personal information such as their name (nickname), email address, and other information.

This personal information will be used to respond to inquiries, provide necessary information via email, and will not be used for any purpose other than the purpose for which the personal information was provided.

The website provides paid services. Personal information is used to bill for these services.

In addition, if there are users who attempt to use the website for illegal or unjust purposes, their identities will be identified and their access will be denied.

Change of Purpose of Use

The website may change the purpose of use of personal information only if it is reasonably deemed to be relevant to the purpose before the change. In the event of a change in the purpose of use, the website will notify users of the new purpose through the designated method on the website or publicly disclose it on the website.

Methods of Collecting Personal Information

The website may ask users to provide personal information such as their name, address, telephone number, email address, etc. when they register for use. The website may also collect transaction records and information related to payments, including personal information of users, from its business partners and other third parties.

Cookies

The website uses access analysis services, various affiliate programs, and advertising delivery services. These advertising delivery companies may use cookies to display advertisements for products and services that match the user’s interests based on the user’s access to the website and other websites.

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer or device when the user views the website or other websites. However, this information does not include any personally identifiable information such as the user’s name, address, email address, or telephone number.

If users prefer not to have information collected through cookies, they can refuse cookies by setting their browser accordingly. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain content or prevent access to certain services. Please check the Google Policies and Terms for instructions on how to adjust these settings.

Access Analysis Tool

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics tool provided by Google, on this website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect traffic data. This traffic data is collected anonymously and does not identify individuals.

Users can refuse data collection by disabling cookies. Please check your browser settings for more information.

For more details regarding this policy, you can refer to the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google’s Privacy Policy.

Services/Programs Used and Partnered with on This Site This site utilizes the following third-party advertising services and affiliate programs:

A8.net afb ValueCommerce infotop InfoCart AccessTrade Rakuten Affiliate Please refer to the privacy policies of each program for information regarding the information collected and gathered by these services.

Google AdSense

This site uses the third-party advertising service “Google AdSense.” During the process of delivering ads on this site, cookies, device-specific information, location information, and other information collected from the device may be utilized. However, no personally identifiable information is collected in this process.

Regarding Google AdSense, you have the ability to configure settings to ensure that detailed information and data from this process are not used by the ad delivery providers. Please note that configuring these settings may result in certain content not functioning correctly or services not being available. Please be aware of this in advance.

For instructions on these settings, please refer to Google’s Policies and Terms.

Amazon Associate Program

This site is a participant in the Amazon Associate Program, which is an affiliate program designed to provide a means for the site to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.jp.

Through this program, third parties (including Amazon and other advertising providers) may provide content and advertisements, directly collect information from visitors, and set or recognize cookies in visitors’ browsers.

Third-Party Disclosure of Personal Information

Except for the cases listed below, this site will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the user’s prior consent, except as permitted by the Personal Information Protection Law or other applicable laws:

• When necessary to protect the life, body, or property of a person and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
• When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
• When it is necessary for a national institution, local public entity, or a person entrusted with the execution of affairs prescribed by law to cooperate and obtaining the individual’s consent may hinder the execution of such affairs
• When the following items are notified or publicly announced in advance, and the site has filed a report with the Personal Information Protection Commission:
• The inclusion of providing personal information to third parties in the purpose of use
• The items of personal data to be provided to third parties
• The means or methods of providing to third parties
• The suspension of providing personal information to third parties upon the request of the individual
• The method of accepting the individual’s request

However, the provision of information will not be considered as third-party disclosure in the following cases:

• When personal information is entrusted to a third party within the scope necessary for achieving the purpose of use
• When personal information is provided as a result of a merger or other reasons for the succession of business

Disclosure, Correction, Addition, Deletion, and Suspension of Use of Personal Information

If you wish to disclose, correct, add, delete, or suspend the use of your personal information, we will promptly respond to your request after confirming your identity as the individual.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

Except for matters separately specified by law or in this policy, the content of this policy may be changed without notifying users. Unless otherwise specified by this site, the updated privacy policy will take effect from the time it is posted on this website.

Illegal Activities

The use of content published on this site beyond what is legally permitted and the reproduction without the permission of the administrator are strictly prohibited.

In the event such actions are discovered, appropriate usage fees or damages may be claimed. Please note that reasonable compensation may also be included in such cases.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact the following:

Site Operator: Dubu

Contact: islandrootsjapan@gmail.com