Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Snack Software, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“we,” “us”), operates thejapanist.net and related services (the “Service”). This Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO THIS POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SERVICE. We may update this Policy at any time; changes are effective upon posting, and continued use constitutes acceptance.

2. Information We Collect

• Provided by you: name, email, account credentials, newsletter signups, contact-form messages, and any content you submit.
• Collected automatically: IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, usage data, approximate location, and cookies (essential, analytics, preference, and advertising cookies).
• From third parties: authentication and analytics providers (e.g., Google, Auth0, Vercel). Embedded Google Maps is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

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3. How We Use Information

To operate and improve the Service, manage accounts, send service and marketing communications (with consent where required), personalize content, analyze usage, prevent fraud and abuse, comply with law, and enforce our Terms. For EEA/UK users, we process data on the bases of contract performance, legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligation.

4. How We Share Information

We share information with vendors who operate the Service (hosting, analytics, email, payments); in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale; when required by law or to protect our rights and safety; and as aggregated or de-identified data. We do not sell your personal information. Third-party services integrated into the Service (Google Maps, Google Analytics, Auth0, Supabase, Vercel) have their own privacy policies, for which we are not responsible.

5. International Transfers, Retention & Security

We are based in the United States; by using the Service you consent to processing of your information in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, with appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) where required. We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law, then delete or anonymize it. We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, but no system is 100% secure; you provide information at your own risk and are responsible for your account credentials.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction, or objection, and may withdraw consent or opt out of marketing at any time. California residents have additional CCPA/CPRA rights, including the right to know, delete, correct, opt out of “sale” or “sharing,” and non-discrimination; we do not sell personal information and do not offer financial incentives for data. EEA/UK users may lodge a complaint with their data protection authority. To exercise any right, contact us via Section 8; we may verify your identity first.

7. Children

THE SERVICE IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16. We do not knowingly collect their personal information and will delete it promptly if discovered.

8. Contact

Snack Software, LLC — questions and privacy requests: Submit a Contact Form