This Privacy Policy explains how Places in Japan (“placesinjapan.com”, “we”, “our” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information gathered through our website, newsletters, forums, and other services. By visiting our site you agree to the practices described below.

We collect information that you directly provide when signing up for a Places in Japan account, contacting us through a form, posting on the question forum, subscribing to newsletters, or otherwise communicating with us. This can include your email address and any other details you choose to share.

We also automatically gather technical data whenever you browse our site—such as the pages you view, your IP address, browser, operating system, and visit timestamps. This helps us maintain stable and secure services.

Information collected on placesinjapan.com may be used to:

• Log and analyze website traffic, reliability, and performance.
• Personalize your visit, including location-specific recommendations.
• Understand our community’s demographics, interests, and needs.
• Respond to inquiries, comments, and forum posts.
• Deliver newsletters or service announcements that you opt into.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent spam, abuse, or illegal activities.

We will never sell or distribute email addresses or other personally identifying information to third parties, nor use it for unapproved commercial purposes.

All information is stored in password-protected directories and publicly inaccessible databases. While no website can guarantee absolute security, we continually monitor and update our safeguards to protect your data.

A cookie is a small file stored on your device that helps us remember your preferences and tailor tools such as rail-pass calculators or itinerary planners. Most browsers automatically accept cookies but you can modify your settings to decline or delete them. Some site features may require cookies to function properly.

Cookies are also used by a limited number of third-party services that support our advertising and analytics efforts (outlined below).

Places in Japan works with trusted partners to serve relevant ads and understand how travelers use our website:

The information on placesinjapan.com is provided for informative purposes only. You may download or copy material for personal, non-commercial use, but you may not resell, redistribute (including on personal websites), or create derivative works without written permission from Places in Japan.

Although we strive to keep content accurate and current, some information may be outdated or contain errors. Places in Japan is not liable for any loss, damage, liability, or expense claimed to result from using this site. Places in Japan is not affiliated with any educational institution or government agency.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to manage your data, please reach out via the contact form on placesinjapan.com or email our support team. We review this policy regularly and reserve the right to update it as our services evolve.