Japanese Card Guide (“we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you visit japanesecardguide.com.

1. Information we may collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name and email address if you contact us.

We may also automatically receive limited technical information when you visit the website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited. This information may be used to maintain website security, understand website usage and improve the site.

2. How we use your information

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries and messages.
• Operate, maintain and improve the website.
• Monitor website performance and security.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We will only use personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable UK data protection law.

3. Cookies

Japanese Card Guide may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the website to function.

If we introduce non-essential cookies, such as analytics or advertising cookies, we will provide appropriate information and obtain consent where required by law.

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

4. Third-party services

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Where third-party services process personal information on our behalf, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate data protection arrangements are in place.

5. How long we keep information

We only retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or where we are legally required to retain it.

6. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have rights including the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Ask us to delete your information in certain circumstances.
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact details on our website.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your personal information has been handled unlawfully.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, applicable law or how we process information. The latest version will always be published on this page.