Last Updated: August 2025
1. Introduction
Travel Tokyo with Family (“this Website”) operates the website https://traveltokyowithfamily.com. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of visitors (“Users”).
2. Information We Collect and How We Use It
When contacting us or leaving comments, Users may be asked to provide information such as name (or nickname) and email address. Collected information will only be used to respond to inquiries or provide necessary updates via email and will not be used for any other purpose.
We also automatically collect certain technical information (such as IP address, browser type, and device information) for purposes of website security, analytics, and improving user experience.
3. Cookies
This Website uses cookies to enhance the browsing experience. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information such as names or email addresses.
- When Users leave a comment, they may choose to save their details in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to check browser compatibility, which is deleted when the browser is closed.
- Login cookies last for two days, display preferences last for one year, and choosing “Remember Me” keeps login status for two weeks.
Users can disable cookies in their browser settings.
4. Advertising and Affiliate Programs
This Website uses third-party advertising services (such as Google AdSense and A8.net), which may use cookies to show ads based on User interests. Cookies identify devices but do not personally identify individuals.
This Website also participates in affiliate programs, including:
- Amazon Associates Program (Amazon.co.jp)
- Klook Partner Program
- Booking.com Affiliate Partner Program
If Users purchase through affiliate links, this Website may earn a commission at no additional cost to the User. We only recommend products and services we believe provide genuine value.
5. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized traffic data (such as pages viewed, time spent, and device type). This helps us improve the Website. Data is collected via cookies and does not personally identify Users. Users can opt out by disabling cookies in their browser or by using the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
6. Comments
When Users leave comments, we collect data shown in the comment form along with IP address and browser information to prevent spam. An anonymized hash of the email address may be shared with the Gravatar service. See Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
All comments are subject to review and approval before being published.
7. Media
If Users upload images, they should avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can extract location data from downloaded images.
8. Embedded Content
Articles on this Website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves as if the User visited the source site, which may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.
9. Data Retention and User Rights
- Retention: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize follow-up comments automatically.
- Rights: Users may request an export of their personal data held by this Website or request its deletion, except for data retained for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
- Spam Detection: Comments may be checked by automated spam detection services.
10. Sharing of Data
We may share collected information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer service). We may also disclose personal data if required by law, in response to legal processes, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, and property of our Users or this Website.
11. Children’s Privacy
This Website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been provided, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal information should contact us.
12. Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Copyright
All text, images, and content on this Website are protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. If you believe your rights are infringed, please contact us, and we will respond promptly.
14. Disclaimer
This Website is not responsible for the content, products, or services provided on external sites accessed through links. While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not guarantee completeness, accuracy, or safety. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of information on this Website.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy as needed. The latest version will always be available on this page.
16. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Policy, please contact us at:
traveltokyowithfamily@gmail.com