- Meta Title: Privacy Policy | Japan Happy Ending Guide
- Meta Description: Privacy policy for Japan Happy Ending Guide. Learn about our data collection practices, cookie usage, age verification, third-party services, and how we protect your information.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [VERIFY] June 2026
Japan Happy Ending Guide (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation patterns, referring URLs
- IP address: Used for general geographic location, security, and analytics purposes
- Cookies and similar technologies: See the Cookies section below for details
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us
- Newsletter subscriptions: Email address if you opt in to receive communications
- Feedback and correspondence: Content of messages you send to us via email, LINE, or other channels
Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect financial information (credit card numbers, bank details)
- We do not collect sexual preference or orientation data
- We do not track which specific store pages you visit for the purpose of building user profiles
- We do not require account creation to use our site
Age Verification
Cookie-Based Age Gate
Our site displays adult content and requires visitors to confirm they are at least 18 years old before accessing the site. This confirmation is stored as a cookie on your device.
- The age verification cookie does not collect any personal identification information
- It records only whether the visitor has confirmed they are 18 or older
- The cookie expires after [VERIFY] 30 days, after which you will be asked to confirm again
- If you do not confirm your age, access to the site content is restricted
We Do Not Verify Actual Age
Our age gate is a self-declaration mechanism. We rely on the visitor’s honest confirmation. We do not collect, store, or verify identification documents as part of the website’s age gate. Individual establishments may conduct their own age verification separately.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our services: Understanding how visitors use our site helps us improve content and user experience
- Responding to inquiries: Using your contact information to reply to your messages and questions
- Analytics: Analyzing site traffic and usage patterns to make data-driven improvements
- Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Legal compliance: Meeting any applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
What Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|—|—|—|
| Age verification | Records that you have confirmed you are 18+ | [VERIFY] 30 days |
| Analytics (Google Analytics) | Tracks anonymous site usage data | [VERIFY] Up to 2 years |
| Essential | Required for basic site functionality | Session |
| Preferences | Remembers your language or display preferences | [VERIFY] 1 year |
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies
- Refusing cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our site (including the age gate, which will require re-confirmation on each visit)
- For specific instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
Analytics
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects anonymous data including page views, session duration, and general geographic location. Google’s privacy policy applies to data collected by their service.
Hosting and Infrastructure
- Our website is hosted by [VERIFY] a third-party hosting provider. Their privacy practices apply to data processed through their infrastructure.
Communication Platforms
- When you contact us via LINE or WhatsApp, those platforms’ respective privacy policies apply to the communication.
Advertising
- We may display advertisements on our site through [VERIFY] third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver relevant ads. Their respective privacy policies apply.
Data Retention
- Contact submissions: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to and resolve your inquiry, then deleted within [VERIFY] 12 months
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (up to [VERIFY] 26 months)
- Cookies: Retained according to the durations specified in the Cookies section above
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all site pages
- Secure storage of any collected personal information
- Limited access to personal information (only authorized team members)
- Regular security reviews
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request to know what personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information on our Contact page.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is intended for adults aged 18 and older only. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
International Visitors
Our site is operated from Japan. If you are visiting from outside Japan, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Japan. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact for Privacy Inquiries
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [VERIFY] privacy@japanhappyendingguide.com
- See our Contact page for additional contact methods