1. Introduction
Welcome to JAPAN BLUEPRINT (hereinafter referred to as “the Website”). We highly value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information received and collected by the Website and how it is used, as well as our Disclaimer regarding the content provided on this Website.
By using the Website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
2. Log Files
Like many other websites, the Website makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. Please note that IP addresses and other such data are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
The Website uses cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences, to record user-specific information on which pages the user accesses or visits, and to customize our web page content based on visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser.
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on the Website. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to serve the advertisements and links that appear directly on the Website. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used by the third-party advertising networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see.
The Website has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers. You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices.
5. Disclaimer
All the information on this Website is published in good faith and for general information purpose only. While we strive to provide accurate, reliable, and up-to-date content regarding Japanese culture, society, and systems, the Website does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of this information.
Any action you take upon the information you find on this Website is strictly at your own risk. The Website will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of our Website.
External Links Disclaimer
From our Website, you can visit other websites by following hyperlinks to such external sites. While we strive to provide only quality links to useful and ethical websites, we have no control over the content and nature of these sites. These links to other websites do not imply a recommendation for all the content found on these sites. Site owners and content may change without notice and may occur before we have the opportunity to remove a link which may have gone ‘bad’.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
The Website reserves the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted immediately on this page, and your continued use of the Website after any modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and consent to the updated terms.
7. Contact Information
If you require any more information or have any questions about our Privacy Policy or Disclaimer, please feel free to contact us through our Contact Form.