Last updated: August 1, 2026
Welcome to Japan Underrated (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”), accessible at https://japanunderrated.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, if you contact us through our contact form or subscribe to a newsletter (if offered).
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Japan Underrated, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
- IP address (used only in anonymized or aggregated form for analytics)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level, derived from IP address)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve content and user experience
- Monitor and analyze traffic patterns and trends
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Japan Underrated uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Google Analytics (GA4): We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on site, and general location. This data is processed by Google in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Search Console: We use Google Search Console to monitor and maintain our Site’s presence in Google search results. This tool primarily provides us with aggregated, non-personal data about search performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.
4. Affiliate Links and Advertising
Japan Underrated participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Our editorial opinions remain our own regardless of any affiliate relationship. For full details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Affiliate partners and their tracking systems (such as cookies placed after you click an outbound link) may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit through our links.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, products, and services (including affiliate partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site before providing any personal information.
6. Data Retention
We retain automatically collected analytics data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to and resolve your inquiry.
7. Your Privacy Rights
For Visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict our processing of your personal data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
The legal basis for processing your data through analytics cookies is your consent, which you may withdraw at any time via your browser or cookie settings.
For Visitors in California (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of personal information we have collected
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (Japan Underrated does not sell personal information)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9 below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Japan Underrated is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Japan Underrated Website: https://japanunderrated.com/contact
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Last updated: August 1, 2026