Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [2025/11/27]

Trippon-Japan (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website https://trippon-japan.com/ (the “Site”), which provides travel-related articles, multilingual menu information, and user-generated content (collectively, the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our Site and Services.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the Site, such as:

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies, as well as tools such as Google Analytics 4 (“GA4”) and Google Tag Manager (“GTM”).

1.3 User-Generated Content

If you upload photos (for example, restaurant menus) or other content to the Site, we will store that content and associated metadata (such as upload time) on our servers. We do not intentionally use EXIF location data from images.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and understand how our Services are used.

2.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

2.2 Types of Cookies We Use

2.3 How to Manage Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services in connection with the Site, including:

5.1 Google Analytics 4 & Google Tag Manager

We use GA4 and GTM to analyze how visitors use the Site. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, device information, and browsing behavior. Data may be transferred to and processed by Google on servers located outside your country of residence.

For more information on how Google handles data, please refer to: Google Privacy Policy .

5.2 Hosting Provider

Our Site is hosted by a third-party hosting provider (such as Hostinger). Server logs and stored data (including uploaded images) may be processed by the hosting provider to ensure reliable and secure operation of the Site.

5.3 Embedded Content and External Links

The Site may contain embedded content (e.g., social media posts, videos) or links to external websites. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and we recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include the use of HTTPS (encrypted connections) and server-side security configurations.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

User-submitted content such as menu photos may be retained indefinitely as part of the Site’s content, unless you request deletion.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details below.

10. Removal of Uploaded Content

If you would like your uploaded menu photo(s) or other user-generated content to be removed from the Site, please contact us with:

We will review and respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Trippon-Japan
Email: [info@trippon-japan.com]
Website: https://trippon-japan.com/

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we update the Policy, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.