Article 1: Basic Policy
This Site, "Maneki-Neko World" (URL: https://manekineko-world.com/, hereinafter "this Site"), is a website providing information about lucky cats (maneki-neko). The operator of this Site (hereinafter "the Operator") respects users' privacy and complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Personal Information Protection Act) and all applicable related laws and regulations.
This Privacy Policy explains what information this Site collects and how it is used. By using this Site, you are deemed to have agreed to this Policy.
Article 2: Information We Collect
This Site may collect the following types of information.
2-1. Information Collected via the Contact Form
- Your name (a handle or nickname is acceptable)
- Email address
- Type and content of your inquiry
- Any other information you voluntarily enter in the form
2-2. Information Automatically Collected via Access Analytics
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL (referrer)
- Pages visited, date and time of visit, and time spent on pages
- Identifiers stored in cookies (see Article 4 for details)
Article 3: Purpose of Using Personal Information
Personal information collected by this Site is used solely for the following purposes.
- Responding to inquiries — Used to reply by email to inquiries received via the contact form.
- Service improvement and quality enhancement — Access analytics data is used to improve content, design, and usability.
- Detection and prevention of unauthorized access — May be used to detect and investigate security issues.
- Compliance with legal obligations — May be used to respond to legally required disclosure requests.
We will not use your information for any purposes other than those listed above. If it becomes necessary to change the purposes of use, we will update this Policy and notify users on the Site.
Article 4: About Cookies
This Site uses cookies for the following purposes. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser by a website, and are used for session management, improving convenience, and access analytics.
4-1. Types of Cookies Used
- Essential Cookies — Cookies required for the basic functions of the Site to operate. Without these, the Site may not function properly.
- Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics) — We use Google Analytics, an access analytics tool provided by Google, to understand how the Site is used. Collected data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
- Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense) — This Site uses Google AdSense, and cookies may be used to display relevant advertisements to users.
4-2. Disabling Cookies
You can refuse or delete cookies by changing your browser settings. However, some features of the Site may not function properly as a result. If you wish to disable data collection by Google Analytics, please use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Article 5: Use of Access Analytics Tools
This Site uses "Google Analytics (GA4)," an access analytics tool provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect traffic data. This traffic data is collected anonymously and does not identify individuals.
For the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy of Google Analytics, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
Article 6: About Advertising
This Site displays advertisements using "Google AdSense," an online advertising service provided by Google Inc. Google AdSense may use cookies to display interest-based advertisements tailored to users' interests.
Users can opt out via the Google Ads Settings page. You may also opt out via aboutads.info.
Article 7: About Affiliate Programs
This Site may participate in the following affiliate programs. If you make a purchase or sign up for a service through one of these links, this Site may receive a commission, but this does not affect the price you pay.
- Amazon Associates Program
- Rakuten Affiliate
- Other affiliated affiliate services
The handling of privacy information for purchases made through affiliate links is governed by the privacy policy of each respective provider.
Article 8: Sharing Information with Third Parties
This Site will not provide, disclose, or sell collected personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances.
- When the user has given their consent
- When disclosure is required by law (e.g., court order, request from a government authority)
- When necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the user's consent
- When a national or local government agency, or a party entrusted by such an agency, needs to carry out duties prescribed by law
Article 9: Security of Personal Information
This Site implements reasonable technical and organizational security measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of collected personal information. Transmission and reception via the contact form is encrypted using SSL (TLS) communication.
Article 10: Protection of Minors' Privacy
This Site does not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If a person under 16 wishes to use the contact form, please do so under the supervision and with the consent of a parent or guardian.
Article 11: Disclosure, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Information
Users have the right to request disclosure, correction, deletion, or suspension of use of their personal information held by this Site. Please contact us at the address below with any such requests. We will respond within a reasonable period of time.
Article 12: Links to External Sites
This Site may contain links to external websites. Please refer to the privacy policy of each external site for information on how they handle personal data. This Site assumes no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
Article 13: Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Site may revise this Privacy Policy as necessary in response to changes in laws and regulations, changes to our services, or other circumstances. If changes are made, the last updated date on this page will be updated, and significant changes will be announced separately.
Your continued use of this Site will be deemed as your acceptance of the revised Policy.
Article 14: Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests relating to personal information disclosure, please contact us below.
Site name: Maneki-Neko World
URL: https://manekineko-world.com/
Contact: Contact Form