Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Dandi Japan (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit https://dandijapan.com (the “Website”).

We care about privacy and aim to keep this policy clear and practical. If you have any questions, contact us at contact@dandijapan.com.

1) Who we are

Website: Dandi Japan (https://dandijapan.com)
Contact: contact@dandijapan.com

2) Information we collect

A. Information you provide to us

Contact messages: If you use our contact form or email us, we collect the information you submit (such as name, email address, subject, and message).
Email subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address (and any optional fields you submit).

B. Information collected automatically

When you browse the Website, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect certain information, including:

Device and usage data: browser type, pages viewed, time spent, referring/exit pages, approximate location (derived from device/network signals), and other analytics/diagnostic data.
Log data: IP address, timestamps, and request information (typically stored in server logs for security and troubleshooting).
Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 6 and our Cookies Policy for details.

3) How we use your information

We use information for the following purposes:

To operate the Website (load pages, remember preferences, prevent abuse, maintain security).
To respond to you (answer messages, business inquiries, review requests, partnership proposals).
To send newsletters (when you subscribe; you can unsubscribe anytime).
To understand and improve the Website (traffic measurement and performance analysis via analytics).
To monetize the Website (advertising and affiliate tracking, described below).
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

4) Advertising, analytics, and affiliate links

A. Google AdSense (Advertising)

We display ads using Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads and measure performance.

In regions where consent is required (for example, the EEA/UK/Switzerland), we use a consent flow and may require a consent management platform (CMP) to collect and store your preferences before non-essential advertising cookies are used.

B. Google Analytics 4 (Analytics)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Website (for example, which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and which content performs best). GA4 is designed with privacy features, and (for EU users) Google states that GA4 does not log or store IP addresses.

C. Amazon Associates & OneLink (Affiliate Tracking)

Dandi Japan participates in the Amazon Associates Program (including OneLink). If you click an Amazon affiliate link, Amazon may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals and attribute purchases to our account.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

D. Mailchimp (Email Marketing)

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use Mailchimp to manage our mailing list and send emails. Mailchimp provides unsubscribe tools, and every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe option.

5) When we share information

We may share information in these situations:

Service providers: With vendors that help us run the Website (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security).
Advertising/analytics partners: With Google (AdSense/GA4) in connection with ads, measurement, and analytics.
Affiliate networks: With Amazon when you click affiliate links and interact with their sites.
Legal reasons: If required by law, court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security (for example, fraud prevention).

6) Cookies and your choices

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions, analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking.

You can manage cookies in two main ways:

Consent banner / preferences: Where required, you can accept/reject categories of non-essential cookies and change your preferences later.
Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies using your browser controls. Note: blocking some cookies may affect site functionality.

For details about cookie categories and how they’re used, please see our Cookies Policy.

7) Email preferences

If you subscribe, you can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails. You can also contact us at contact@dandijapan.com to request updates or removal from our list.

8) Data retention

Contact messages: We keep messages as long as needed to respond, maintain records of business communications, and handle follow-ups.
Email subscriptions: We keep subscriber information until you unsubscribe or request deletion (unless we must retain something for legal reasons).
Analytics data: Retention is generally controlled by our analytics settings and provider defaults.

9) International transfers

We operate from Japan, but some of our service providers (such as Google and Mailchimp) may process data on servers located in other countries. When data is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to rely on appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.

10) Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing.

To make a request, contact us at contact@dandijapan.com.

11) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

12) Children’s privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

13) Links to other websites

The Website may link to third-party sites (for example, Amazon). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies when you leave our Website.

14) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date.

15) Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: contact@dandijapan.com