Privacy policy

This is an English translation for convenience. If the English and the Japanese version differ, the Japanese version applies.

kabuman (“this site”) recognizes the importance of the personal information of its users. It sets out this privacy policy (“this policy”) as follows and will handle that information appropriately.

1. Information we collect

This site may collect the following information.

The name (optional), email address and message you enter in the contact form
Log information that is sent automatically when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type and browsing history
Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

2. How we use it

We use the information we collect only for the following purposes.

To reply to your messages and to contact you when needed
To provide, maintain and improve this site, and to analyze how it is used
To prevent unauthorized access and misuse, and to deal with abuse
To deal with actions that violate the terms of use

3. Disclosure to third parties

We do not provide personal information to a third party without your consent, except in the following cases.

When disclosure is required by law
When it is necessary to protect a person's life, body or property and it is difficult to obtain your consent
When we need to cooperate with a government body in carrying out work set out by law

4. Access analysis tools

kabuman may use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used. It collects anonymous traffic data through cookies. The data does not include information that identifies you. It is collected under Google's privacy policy.

5. Advertising (cookies used by third-party ad providers)

This site uses advertising services from third-party providers (such as Google AdSense) and uses cookies to show ads based on users' interests.

Cookies let this site recognize a user's computer, but they do not identify the person. Third-party providers, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites. You can turn off personalized ads in Google's ad settings. For details on the cookies of other third-party providers, please check their policy pages.

For how cookies are handled when we use affiliate programs, please also see the advertising disclosure.

6. Managing cookies

You can turn off cookies in your browser settings. If you do, some functions of this site may not work correctly.

7. Disclosure, correction and deletion of personal information

To ask for disclosure, correction, suspension of use or deletion of your personal information, please use the contact form. After confirming your identity, we will respond within a reasonable period in accordance with the law.

8. Disclaimer

We take care to keep the content accurate, but we do not guarantee that it is complete or up to date. We are not responsible for any damage caused by using this site.

9. Contact

For questions about this policy, please use the contact form.

10. Changes to this policy

We may change this policy when necessary. A changed policy takes effect when it is published on this site.