Privacy Policy
Last updated: [11/24/2025]
This website (“we”, “our”, or “the Site”) provides Kyoto travel information and may include affiliate links, including links from Booking.com. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors and ensuring transparency regarding how data is used.
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type, language, and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring URLs
This information is used only for analytics, performance optimization, and security.
1.2 Analytics Data
We use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. These tools may collect:
- Behavior metrics (pages visited, time on site, clicks)
- Device and geographic data (approximate)
Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.
1.3 Voluntary Information
If you contact us through email or forms, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Inquiry details
This is used solely to respond to your message.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Improving site functionality and loading performance
- Understanding user preferences
- Analytics (Google Analytics)
- Tracking affiliate link performance (including Booking.com Partner Program)
You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
This Site participates in affiliate programs.
3.1 How Affiliate Links Work
Some links on the Site are affiliate links.
If you click an affiliate link and make a booking or purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Improve the user experience
- Analyze site traffic and performance
- Ensure security and prevent misuse
- Display relevant travel content
- Track affiliate link performance (non-personal data only)
- Respond to inquiries
We use collected information to:
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
5.1 Google Analytics
- Collects aggregated behavioral data
- Helps us understand user behavior
5.2 Other Affiliate Networks (if added)
We may join additional travel-related affiliate programs.
Each partner may use its own tracking technology and privacy practices.
6. Data Protection
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
7. International Users
The Site is operated from Japan.
If you access the Site from outside Japan, your information may be processed under Japanese data protection laws.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. External Links
The Site may include links to external websites, including Booking.com and tourism resources.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other websites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.