Privacy Policy
Your Privacy
Gaijin Blog respects your privacy. This page explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can reach us with questions.
Information We Collect
- Account data such as name and email when you register.
- Comments, reactions, and form submissions you send to us.
- Usage analytics and device data (browser type, IP-derived region, and pages viewed).
- Marketing or referral parameters when you arrive from partner links.
How We Use Your Data
- Provide accounts, comments, and requested features.
- Measure performance, improve content quality, and prevent abuse.
- Show advertising and affiliate offers that fund our reporting.
- Communicate service-related updates or respond to inquiries.
Cookies, Analytics, and Ads
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site functional and, with your consent, to measure traffic and support advertising. You can choose analytics and advertising cookies when the consent banner appears, and you can update your preferences anytime on the cookie policy page.
Advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) may use cookies or device identifiers to serve relevant or non-personalized ads depending on your choices.
Legal Bases (GDPR)
- Consent: analytics, advertising, and optional communications.
- Contract: providing account access and requested features.
- Legitimate interests: securing the site, preventing abuse, and improving content.
Data Retention
We keep account data for as long as your account is active. We retain analytics data and server logs for a limited period to improve performance and security, then delete or anonymize it. You can request deletion at any time.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict your personal data, and to object to certain processing.
- GDPR (EEA/UK): access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.
- CCPA/CPRA (California): know, delete, correct, and opt out of sale or sharing.
- Japan APPI: request disclosure, correction, suspension of use, or deletion.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the email below. We may verify your request.
We do not knowingly sell personal information. If you would like to opt out of any sharing that may be considered a "sale" under CCPA/CPRA, contact us and we will honor your request.
International Transfers
We may process data using service providers in Japan, the United States, and other countries. When required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email contact@gaijinblog.com.