Privacy Policy

We built NipponTripMap to help you discover Japan's must-visit destinations. Your trust matters to us, so we want to be straightforward about what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can stay in control. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors of www.nippon-trip-map.com.

1. Information We Collect

NipponTripMap is a static website. We do not require you to create an account, log in, or submit any personal information. However, certain data is collected automatically through third-party services:

• Cookies and tracking technologies — placed by Google Analytics and Google AdSense to understand site usage and deliver relevant advertisements
• IP address — collected automatically by our analytics and advertising partners
• Browser and device information — such as browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and language preference
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs, and interaction patterns

2. How We Use Your Data

The data collected is used for the following purposes:

• Analytics and site improvement — to understand how visitors use NipponTripMap so we can improve content and user experience
• Advertising — to display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense, which may be personalized based on your browsing activity

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties beyond what is described in this policy.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. NipponTripMap itself does not set any first-party cookies. However, our third-party partners (Google Analytics and Google AdSense) place cookies on your device to provide their services.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of advertisements displayed on the site. Here is how to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5. Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on instructs Google Analytics not to send any information about your visit to NipponTripMap.

You can also opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Visitors)

If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access — you can request information about the data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — you can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — you can request deletion of your data
• Right to restrict processing — you can request that we limit the processing of your data
• Right to data portability — you can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object — you can object to the processing of your data, including for direct marketing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Visitors)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8. Children's Privacy

NipponTripMap is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out to us: