Wabisabi Banzai (“we”, “our”, or “the site”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your personal data is handled. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable privacy regulations.
1. Information We Collect and Why
We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our website:
- Name or nickname
- Email address
- IP address and browser information (collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools)
Purpose of Use
Your information may be used for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries submitted through contact forms
- Sending newsletters or important updates (only with your consent)
- Improving site content and user experience through analytics
- Complying with legal obligations
We will never sell, rent, or misuse your personal information, and we only collect what is necessary for the specified purpose.
2. Data Management and Protection
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
We do not share your personal information with third parties except:
- With your explicit consent
- When legally required (e.g., by court order or governmental request)
- To trusted third-party services essential to site operation (e.g., web hosting, analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements
If you wish to access, modify, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, we will respond promptly after verifying your identity.
3. Use of Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies—small text files stored in your browser—to enhance user experience and analyze traffic.
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Customize content and ads
- Track user behavior through analytics tools
- Display affiliate product links
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Services that use cookies on this site:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Amazon Associates
- Jetpack (WordPress.com)
For more details and ad preferences, visit the Google Ad Settings Page.
4. Affiliate Programs and Advertising
This website participates in affiliate marketing programs, including:
- Google AdSense: Serves personalized ads using cookies.
- Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
These third-party vendors may collect usage data via cookies or tracking pixels. We encourage you to read their privacy policies for more information.
Affiliate links help support this blog at no additional cost to you.
5. International Data Transfers and Legal Compliance
Wabisabi Banzai is operated from Japan and adheres to the following data protection laws:
- Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) – Japan
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Union / United Kingdom
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – California, USA
We strive to ensure lawful processing of your data across jurisdictions and uphold your privacy rights regardless of your location.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your region, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction, deletion, or restriction of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (for optional services like newsletters)
- File a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the link below.
7. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in laws, technologies, or our practices. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date indicated above.
8. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us via our contact page:
9. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to the website Wabisabi Banzai and does not cover third-party websites linked from this site.
For information about disclaimers and content accuracy, please refer to our Disclaimer.