Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

What This Policy Covers

This privacy policy applies to the Culture Shock Japan website (cultureshock-japan.com), operated by Yamase LLC. This policy is separate from the privacy policy for the Culture Shock Japan mobile app, which can be found at cultureshock-japan.com/app-privacy-policy.

What We Collect

This website collects minimal data. We do not require account creation, and we do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, by emailing us).

Analytics: We may use basic analytics tools (such as WordPress stats or Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. This includes anonymized data like page views, referring URLs, browser type, and general geographic region. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

Cookies: This site may use cookies for basic functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function as expected.

Email: If you contact us via email, we retain your message and email address solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list unless you explicitly opt in.

Third-Party Services: This site may contain links to third-party services (such as the App Store, affiliate partners, or Ko-fi). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

What We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, store, or process:

  • Credit card or payment information
  • Passwords or account credentials
  • Health, biometric, or sensitive personal data
  • Data from minors (this site is not directed at children under 13)

Advertising

This site may display advertisements in the future. If ad networks are implemented, this policy will be updated to reflect any additional data collection.

Your Rights

If you have questions about your data or would like to request deletion of any information you’ve provided (such as an email you sent us), contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Contact

Yamase LLC

[email protected]