Kenji operates the https://japanesenamesdictionary.com website (the “Service”). This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our Service, and the choices available to you. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information Collection and Use
We collect several types of information to provide, maintain, and improve our Service.
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
When you interact with our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”), which may include:
- Email address
- Name
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe; we do not store your full card details)
- Cookies and usage data
Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you access and use the Service. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
Tracking & Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or notify you when one is being sent. Note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain features of our Service.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Session Cookies — to operate the Service during your visit
- Preference Cookies — to remember your settings and preferences
- Security Cookies — to maintain the security of your session
- Analytics Cookies — to understand how visitors interact with our Service
Use of Data
Japanese Names Dictionary uses collected data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Service
- To process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions
- To notify you about changes to our Service
- To allow participation in interactive features
- To provide customer support
- To analyze usage and improve the Service
- To monitor for and address technical issues
- To send newsletters or updates you have requested (you may opt out at any time)
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the Service or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us through our contact page. Upon receiving a valid deletion request, we will remove or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal or business compliance purposes (such as tax records or fraud prevention).
Transfer of Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and processed on computers located outside your country. Data protection laws may differ in those jurisdictions. By submitting your information and agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you consent to such transfer. Japanese Names Dictionary will take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this policy.
Disclosure of Data
Legal Requirements
Japanese Names Dictionary may disclose your Personal Data if required to do so in good faith, including to:
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Protect and defend the rights or property of Japanese Names Dictionary
- Prevent or investigate potential wrongdoing in connection with the Service
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public
- Protect against legal liability
Security of Data
We take the security of your data seriously and implement commercially reasonable measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. All data transmission is conducted over secure HTTPS connections, and payment information is handled directly by Stripe and never stored on our servers.
Service Providers
We may engage third-party companies and individuals to facilitate or support our Service. These parties have access to your Personal Data only as necessary to perform their assigned tasks and are contractually obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Analytics
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze traffic on our Service. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and device information. You may opt out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. For more information, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and bear no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or policies of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to remove it. Users between 13 and 17 may use the Service only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Where significant changes are made, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Service prior to the changes taking effect. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by visiting:
https://japanesenamesdictionary.com/contact-us/