Last Updated: December 2nd, 2025
belongingJAPAN Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “this site”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, how we use it, and how we handle your data.
If you need the Japanese version, please refer to this page. (日本語のプライバシーポリシーはこちらからご覧ください。)
1. Information We Collect
This site may collect the following types of information:
(1) Information Provided by Users
- Name, gender, age, nationality
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address
- Username and password
- Information submitted through surveys or contact forms
(2) Automatically Collected Information
To analyze site usage and improve our services, we may collect the following information:
- IP address
- Browser and OS type
- Visit date, viewed pages, duration of stay
- Search and click history
- Data collected via cookies and web beacons
(3) Payment and Purchase Information
When purchasing paid articles, digital products, or workshop access, the following information may be collected:
Name
Email address
Billing information (processed by Stripe)
Purchase history
Access logs related to purchased content
Credit card numbers are never stored on this site’s server.
2. Purpose of Information Use
The collected information is used for the following purposes:
- Site operation and improvement
- User support and response to inquiries
- Development of new services and content
- Optimization of marketing and advertising
- Analysis of site usage
3. Cookies
This site uses cookies to enhance our services. Cookies are small data files stored in users’ browsers that help analyze site usage and optimize advertisements.
Additionally, we use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partner companies may use cookies to deliver personalized ads based on users’ visit history.
If you wish to disable personalized ads, you can do so via Google Ad Settings.
For more details on Google’s data collection, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.
You can also disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionalities.
4. Use of External Services
This site may use the following external services:
- Google Analytics (for usage analysis)
- Google Ads, Meta Ads (for advertising and targeting)
- Social media widgets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
For details on data collection and opt-out options, please check each service’s privacy policy:
5. Amazon Associates Program
This site participates in the Amazon Associates Program and may display links to eligible products. We may receive a commission when purchases are made through these links.
6. Security Measures
To protect personal information, this site uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption for secure communication.
7. Disclaimer
This site aims to provide accurate information to help foreign readers enjoy their time in Japan and live comfortably. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or safety of the content. We are not responsible for any damages that may arise from the information on this site. Additionally, we are not liable for the content or services provided by external sites linked here. Users are encouraged to use these external services at their own discretion and responsibility.
8. Payment Processing via Stripe
This site uses Stripe for processing payments.
Credit card information is not stored on this site’s servers and is handled securely by Stripe in accordance with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard).
Information provided during payment (name, email address, billing details, etc.) may be shared with Stripe to process payments and prevent fraud.
For more details, please refer to the Stripe Privacy Policy:
https://stripe.com/privacy
9. Use of Membership Management System
If users purchase paid content or register for membership, this site collects information such as:
Name
Email address
Billing information (handled via Stripe)
Login information (username, password)
This information is used for:
Managing membership status
Delivering purchased digital products
Sending necessary notifications
Preventing unauthorized access or fraud
This site implements security measures recommended by PMS and WordPress, including login attempt limits and optional two-factor authentication plugins.
10. Copyright
All text, images, videos, and other content on this site are copyrighted by belongingJAPAN Inc. or rightful content providers. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or redistribution is strictly prohibited.
If you have concerns about copyright or image rights, please contact us via the inquiry form, and we will respond promptly.
11. Changes to Privacy Policy
This site may revise this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be announced on this page.
12. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact us via email to [email protected] or the inquiry form below.
