Last updated: July 26, 2026
JapanEatinerary (japaneatinerary.com, “we”, “us”, “this site”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have, in plain language. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
JapanEatinerary is an independently run travel and food blog based in Tokyo, Japan. If you have questions about this policy or your data, you can reach us any time — see the Contact page or email hello@japaneatinerary.com.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: If you contact us through the Contact page, leave a comment, or subscribe to a newsletter (if offered), we collect the name, email address, and message content you submit.
Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tools, such as Google Analytics. These tools collect data like your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time on page.
This helps us understand how visitors use the site, so we can improve our content. This data is aggregated, and it is not used to personally identify you.
3. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to:
- Understand site traffic and visitor behavior (Google Analytics)
- Remember your preferences between visits
- Track referrals to affiliate and booking partners (see Section 5)
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect some site functionality but will not prevent you from reading our content.
4. Google Analytics & Advertising
This site uses Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. Google may also use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
If this site displays third-party advertising (such as Google AdSense) now or in the future, those providers may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
JapanEatinerary participates in various affiliate marketing programs. These include Klook, Booking.com, Viator, Agoda, Tippsy, and similar travel and food/beverage partners.
If you click a link on this site and make a booking or purchase, we may earn a small commission. This comes at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend experiences, products, and services we have personally used or genuinely believe would benefit our readers. Affiliate relationships never influence the honesty of our reviews.
This disclosure follows the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.
6. Third-Party Links
This site contains links to third-party websites (booking platforms, tour operators, retailers, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit through a link on JapanEatinerary.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Visitors in the UK/EEA: Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have several rights over your personal data. These include the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its use, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 1.
Visitors in the United States (including California): Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights can include the right to know what personal information we collect. You may also request deletion, or ask us to stop selling your data. We do not sell personal information.
Visitors in Canada: We handle personal information according to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This means we only collect what is necessary. You can also access or correct your information on request.
8. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and comments only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or maintain the discussion, unless you request earlier deletion.
9. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13 (or the relevant minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out via the Contact page or email hello@japaneatinerary.com.