Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 10, 2026

YomiNihongo ("we", "our", or "the Blog") respects your privacy and aims to be transparent about how information may be collected, used, and processed when you visit yominihongo.com.

This Privacy Policy applies only to the YomiNihongo blog. It does not apply to the YomiNihongo mobile application or to third-party websites, applications, or services that may be linked from the Blog.

1. Information We Collect

You do not need to create an account directly with YomiNihongo to read the Blog.

However, information may be collected automatically when you visit or interact with the Blog, including:

  • Browser and device information;

  • Operating system and language;

  • Pages visited and interactions with Blog content;

  • Referring websites;

  • Approximate geographic information;

  • Cookies and similar identifiers;

  • Information submitted when posting comments.

We do not intentionally request sensitive personal information through the Blog.

2. Blogger and Google Services

YomiNihongo is hosted using Blogger, a service provided by Google.

Because the Blog operates on Blogger, Google may collect and process certain information when visitors access or interact with the Blog.

This may include information related to:

  • Website operation and security;

  • Browser and device information;

  • Cookies and similar technologies;

  • User authentication;

  • Comments and user profiles;

  • Website performance and usage.

Some of this processing is performed directly by Google and is subject to Google's own privacy policies and terms.

YomiNihongo does not control all information automatically collected by the Blogger platform.

3. Comments

The Blog may allow visitors to post comments using Blogger's commenting system.

When you submit a comment, information associated with your Google account, Blogger profile, display name, or other selected identity may be publicly displayed, depending on the commenting method and your account settings.

The content of your comment may also be publicly visible.

Please avoid including personal, confidential, or sensitive information in comments.

YomiNihongo may moderate, hide, or remove comments that are considered spam, abusive, inappropriate, unrelated to the content, or otherwise unsuitable for the Blog.

4. Google Analytics

The Blog uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited;

  • Number and duration of visits;

  • Approximate location;

  • Browser and device information;

  • Referring websites;

  • Interactions with Blog content.

This information is used to understand Blog traffic, improve content, identify technical issues, and analyze how visitors interact with the website.

Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to distinguish users and sessions.

Information collected through Google Analytics is processed according to Google's own privacy practices.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Blog may use cookies and similar technologies provided by Blogger, Google Analytics, Google, and other services integrated with the Blog.

Cookies are small pieces of information stored on your device and may be used for purposes including:

  • Providing website functionality;

  • Remembering preferences;

  • Maintaining security;

  • Measuring traffic and website performance;

  • Understanding how visitors interact with the Blog;

  • Preventing fraud and abuse;

  • Supporting advertising services.

Some cookies may be necessary for the Blog or Blogger platform to function properly.

Other cookies, including analytics and advertising cookies, may require your consent depending on applicable privacy laws and your location.

You can usually manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some features of the Blog.

6. Advertising

YomiNihongo may display advertisements, including advertisements provided by Google AdSense.

If advertising is enabled, third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Display advertisements;

  • Measure advertising performance;

  • Prevent fraud and abuse;

  • Limit how often advertisements are shown;

  • Provide contextual advertisements;

  • Provide personalized advertisements where permitted.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve advertisements based on a visitor's previous visits to this Blog and/or other websites.

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, personalized advertising may require your consent.

You may be able to manage or disable personalized advertising through Google's advertising settings or other privacy controls provided by your browser or advertising providers.

7. Embedded Content

The Blog may include embedded content from third-party services, such as YouTube videos.

Embedded content may behave in the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly.

Third-party providers may collect information about your device, use cookies or similar technologies, and record your interaction with embedded content.

For example, if a YouTube video is embedded in a Blog article, Google or YouTube may process information related to your interaction with that video.

Such processing is governed by the privacy policies and terms of the relevant third-party service.

8. Links to Other Websites and Applications

The Blog may contain links to external websites and services, including:

  • Google Play;

  • Apple App Store;

  • The YomiNihongo mobile application;

  • Other third-party websites or resources.

When you follow an external link, you may be subject to the privacy policy and terms of the destination website or service.

This Privacy Policy applies only to yominihongo.com.

The YomiNihongo mobile application has its own privacy practices and is not covered by this Privacy Policy.

YomiNihongo is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites or services.

9. How Information Is Used

Information collected through the Blog may be used to:

  • Operate and maintain the Blog;

  • Understand Blog traffic and readership;

  • Improve articles and educational content;

  • Manage and moderate comments;

  • Diagnose technical problems;

  • Protect the Blog against spam, fraud, and abuse;

  • Measure website performance;

  • Support advertising services;

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

YomiNihongo does not directly sell visitors' personal information.

Third-party services used by the Blog may independently process information according to their own privacy policies.

10. Data Retention

Information directly controlled by YomiNihongo is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.

Comments may remain publicly available while the related Blog content remains published unless they are removed by the commenter, YomiNihongo, or Blogger where such functionality is available.

Information collected and retained directly by Google is subject to Google's own data-retention policies and settings.

11. International Data Processing

The Blog is accessible internationally and uses services provided by companies that may process or store information in different countries.

As a result, information may be processed outside the country or region where you live.

Privacy and data-protection laws may vary between jurisdictions.

Third-party providers are responsible for processing information according to their own legal obligations and privacy policies.

12. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, applicable privacy laws may provide you with certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include the ability to:

  • Request access to personal information;

  • Request correction of inaccurate information;

  • Request deletion of certain information;

  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing;

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;

  • Request information about how personal information is used.

You may also control certain data-processing activities by:

  • Adjusting your browser's cookie settings;

  • Deleting stored cookies;

  • Using browser privacy or tracking-prevention features;

  • Adjusting privacy and advertising settings associated with your Google account;

  • Using consent controls displayed on the Blog, where available.

Requests concerning information directly controlled by YomiNihongo may be submitted using the contact information below.

For information collected or controlled directly by Google or another third-party provider, you may need to contact that provider directly.

13. Children's Privacy

The Blog provides educational content related to Japanese language learning and is not specifically directed at young children.

YomiNihongo does not knowingly request personal information directly from children.

If a parent or legal guardian believes that a child has submitted personal information through the Blog, they may contact us so that the situation can be reviewed and appropriate action can be taken where possible.

14. Third-Party Services

The Blog may use or link to services operated by third parties, including:

  • Google;

  • Blogger;

  • Google Analytics;

  • Google AdSense;

  • YouTube;

  • Google Play;

  • Apple App Store.

These services operate under their own privacy policies, terms, and data-processing practices.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers if you would like more information about how they collect and use information.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • Blog features;

  • Third-party services;

  • Advertising practices;

  • Privacy practices;

  • Applicable legal requirements.

When this Privacy Policy is updated, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be changed.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

16. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about information directly controlled by YomiNihongo, you may contact us at:

Email: yominihongo@gmail.com

Website: yominihongo.com

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