Privacy Policy
Introduction to Japanese Pronunciation(we, our, us) is committed to protecting your privacy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
- Device and Usage Information (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies (see Section 4)
We collect this information:
- When you communicate with us directly
- Automatically through cookies and analytics tools
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries or requests regarding our services
- Improve our website and services
- Send updates or relevant communications (only if you opt-in)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent unauthorized access and ensure website security
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, security providers)
- Legal authorities when required by law
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site performance, and ensure security.
We utilize the following third-party services which may collect information such as your IP address and browsing history:
- Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
These tools enable us to understand how users interact with our website to help us improve performance and user experience.
Google Analytics Terms of Service / Google Privacy Policy
To exercise your right to opt-out of data sharing with third-party services such as Google Analytics, please visit the following link:
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Cookies and Consent (EEA Users)
Where required by applicable law, particularly within the European Union, cookies and similar tracking technologies will be used only after obtaining your consent. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time through your browser settings or other available consent management tools.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it
- Right to request deletion of your personal data
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
- Additional Rights for EEA Residents
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the GDPR, including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- The right to request deletion (erasure) of your personal data
- The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal data
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence
Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA Users)
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, responding to inquiries, and ensuring the security of our website, provided that such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable laws and regulations.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the site from outside Japan, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction.
International Transfer Safeguards
Where required under applicable data protection laws, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as contractual protections or other legally recognized mechanisms.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
GDPR Age Consideration
In the European Economic Area, the age threshold for valid consent may differ in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the "Last updated" date.
10. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please CONTACT US:
- Kazumi Hatasa
- khatasa@purdue.edu
- Last updated
- February 17, 2026