Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 21, 2026
Welcome to Tohoku Hidden Gems (https://www.tohoku-hidden-gems.com/). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site via Google Analytics.
- Cookies: Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to serve personalized advertisements through Google AdSense.
- Contact Information: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name and email address.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analyze website traffic and improve our content
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Respond to your inquiries
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed. This data is anonymized and used solely to improve our website. For more information, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To remember your preferences
- To analyze website traffic (Google Analytics)
- To serve personalized advertisements (Google AdSense)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as hotels, restaurants, and travel services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Data Retention
We retain any personal information you provide (such as via contact forms) only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of personalized advertising
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: naoyasaijo1987@gmail.com
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Tohoku Hidden Gems
Email: naoyasaijo1987@gmail.com
Website: https://www.tohoku-hidden-gems.com/