Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Dandi Japan (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit
https://dandijapan.com (the “Website”), contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise interact with our content and services.

We aim to keep this Privacy Policy clear and practical. If you have any questions, you can contact us at
contact@dandijapan.com.

Please also read our
Cookies Policy,
which explains how we use cookies and similar technologies.

1) Who we are

Website: Dandi Japan

Website address: https://dandijapan.com

Contact email: contact@dandijapan.com

2) Information we collect

A. Information you provide to us

We may collect information you choose to provide directly, including:

• Contact messages: if you use our contact form or email us, we may collect your name, email address, subject, message, and any other information you choose to include.
• Newsletter subscriptions: if you subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your email address and any optional information you provide.
• Business or partnership inquiries: if you contact us about advertising, collaborations, media requests, or product consideration, we may collect the information you submit in that context.

B. Information collected automatically

When you browse the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:

• Device and browser data: browser type, operating system, device type, language settings, and similar technical information.
• Usage data: pages viewed, referring and exit pages, approximate time spent on pages, interactions with content, and general website activity.
• Log data: IP address, timestamps, request information, and similar server or security logs used for operation, troubleshooting, and abuse prevention.
• Cookie and similar technology data: information collected through cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, and related technologies. Please see our Cookies Policy for more details.

3) How we use your information

We may use information we collect for purposes such as:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the Website
• Responding to messages, questions, feedback, business inquiries, and support requests
• Sending newsletters or marketing emails when you subscribe
• Measuring traffic, performance, and general content effectiveness
• Displaying advertising and measuring advertising performance
• Supporting affiliate referral tracking when users click certain affiliate links
• Protecting the Website, detecting abuse, preventing fraud, and maintaining security
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms, policies, and rights

4) Advertising, analytics, affiliate links, and email tools

A. Google AdSense

We may use Google AdSense and related advertising technologies to display ads on the Website and measure ad performance.

Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies for advertising, measurement, frequency capping, fraud prevention, and related purposes.

Where required by applicable law, we request consent before using non-essential advertising cookies or similar technologies.

B. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are viewed, how users interact with content, and how the Website performs over time.

Depending on configuration and applicable consent choices, Google Analytics may process technical and usage information associated with visits to the Website.

C. Amazon Associates and affiliate links

Dandi Japan participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program and related tools such as Amazon OneLink.

If you click certain affiliate links, the relevant affiliate provider may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals and attribute qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

D. Mailchimp and email marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may use Mailchimp or similar email tools to manage our mailing list, deliver emails, and understand email engagement, such as opens and clicks.

Marketing emails we send include an unsubscribe option.

5) When we share information

We may share information in the following situations:

• Service providers: with vendors that help us operate the Website, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, advertising, spam prevention, or security providers.
• Advertising and analytics partners: with providers such as Google in connection with analytics, advertising, and measurement services.
• Affiliate networks and merchants: with affiliate partners when you click affiliate links or interact with third-party merchant sites.
• Legal or safety reasons: if required by law, regulation, court order, legal process, or where reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, security, or the integrity of the Website.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business reorganization, subject to applicable law.

We do not sell personal information in exchange for money in the ordinary course of running the Website.

However, some advertising, analytics, or affiliate-related data sharing may be treated differently under certain privacy laws depending on your location.

6) Cookies and your choices

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

You can manage cookies and similar technologies in two main ways:

• Consent banner or preferences tool: where required, you can accept or reject categories of non-essential cookies and change your choices later where that option is available.
• Browser settings: you can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the Website may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.

For more information, please read our Cookies Policy.

7) Email preferences

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

You may also contact us at contact@dandijapan.com if you would like us to update or remove your subscription information, subject to any legal or operational requirements.

8) Data retention

We keep information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

• Contact messages: for as long as needed to respond, maintain records of communications, and handle follow-up matters.
• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe, request deletion, or until we no longer need the information for email operations, subject to applicable legal obligations.
• Analytics and log data: according to our settings, provider defaults, security needs, and operational requirements.

9) International transfers

We operate from Japan, but some of our service providers may process information on servers or in jurisdictions outside Japan, including the United States and other countries.

When information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to work with providers and practices that are intended to support appropriate safeguards where required by applicable law.

10) Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of certain processing, and in some cases the right to object to certain uses or withdraw consent.

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

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

11) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information we hold.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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 through the Website.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to address the issue.

13) Third-party links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including merchants, affiliate partners, and other external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party sites.

Please review their privacy policies when you leave our Website.

14) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, legal requirements, or operational needs.

When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date above.

15) Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact us at:

Email:
contact@dandijapan.com