At Japanese Name Converter ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website japanesenameconverter.site (the "Site").
By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Use our Japanese name converter tool (the names you enter for conversion)
- Contact us through our contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates (if applicable)
- Interact with our blog or comment sections (if applicable)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information
- Analytics Data: We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our Site
1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
We want to be clear about what we don't collect:
- We do not require account creation or registration
- We do not store the names you convert in our converter tool
- We do not collect financial information (our service is 100% free)
- We do not collect sensitive personal information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Service: Processing name conversions and delivering results
- To Improve Our Site: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience and functionality
- To Communicate: Responding to your inquiries, questions, and support requests
- To Maintain Security: Monitoring for fraudulent activity and protecting against security threats
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting legal requirements and enforcing our Terms of Service
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site.
3.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
3.3 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help us operate our Site and provide our services:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about Site usage. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2 Hosting Services
Our Site is hosted by third-party hosting providers who may have access to server logs and technical data.
4.3 Contact Form Services
We may use third-party form services (like Formspree) to process contact form submissions.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Site (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our security measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- Secure hosting infrastructure
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Converter Usage: Names entered in our converter are not stored on our servers
- Contact Form Data: Retained for the duration needed to respond to your inquiry
- Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics default retention periods
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the legal basis
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our records.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country, where data protection laws may differ. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Providing prominent notice on our Site (for material changes)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Website: japanesenameconverter.site
- Contact Page: japanesenameconverter.site/contact.html
By using Japanese Name Converter, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.