Last updated: July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Japan Travel Handbook (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit japantravelhandbook.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Who we are
Japan Travel Handbook is an independent publisher of travel, product, and cultural guides about Japan for a global audience. Our contact details are on our Contact page.
Information we collect
- Information you provide: if you contact us or subscribe to a newsletter, we collect the details you submit (such as your email address).
- Automatically collected data: like most websites, we collect standard log information and analytics data such as your browser type, device, pages visited, and approximate location, via cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to understand how the Site is used and to improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.
Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site. These services collect information sent by your browser and may set their own cookies. The data helps us improve our content.
Affiliate links
Some links on the Site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps fund our free content. We only recommend products and services we believe are genuinely useful.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Advertising
We may display advertising, including from third-party ad networks such as Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your Google Ads Settings or via aboutads.info.
Third-party links
The Site contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. To make a request, contact us using the details on our Contact page.
Children
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact page.