Effective Date: [July 4th, 2026]
This website (“Umami Seeker”) is operated for informational and educational purposes about Japanese and global fermented foods.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
(1) Personal Information
- Name (if you submit via contact forms)
- Email address (if you contact us)
(2) Non-Personal Information
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Referring websites
This data is collected through analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Improve website content and user experience
- Respond to inquiries
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Optimize SEO and content strategy
- Prevent spam and security issues
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Cookies
This website uses cookies to:
- Understand user behavior
- Improve website performance
- Analyze traffic data
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- Advertising networks (future use)
- Embedded content (YouTube, etc.)
These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
5. Affiliate Links
Some articles may contain affiliate links.
If you click and purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
This helps support the operation of this website.
6. Data Protection
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Opt out of data collection
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
8. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.