Administrator Information
・Administrator:Yuki
・Site name:Language Exchange
・URL:https://languageexchange.work/
This privacy policy outlines the policies that Yukipinglish (https://languageexchange.work/) (hereinafter referred to as “this site”) adheres to when handling personal information or similar information of visitors (hereinafter referred to as “visitors”) in various services (information provision by this site, reception of various inquiries, etc.) provided by this site.
1．Basic Policy
This site recognizes the importance of personal information, considers it a social responsibility to protect personal information, and complies with laws and regulations related to personal information. This site will appropriately acquire, use, and manage personal information handled on this site. Information collected on this site will be handled appropriately within the scope of the intended use.
2．Scope of Application
This privacy policy applies only to this site.
3．Acquisition and Use of Personal Information
The personal information of visitors acquired and the purposes of use, retention periods, etc., are as follows.
3-1. Personal Information Obtained When Leaving Comments
When visitors leave comments on this site, the following personal information is obtained:
・Name (HN) displayed in the comment form ・Email address displayed in the comment form ・Comment content displayed in the comment form ・Site name (optional) displayed in the comment form ・IP address ・Browser user agent string
This allows the “name” and “email address” to be automatically displayed the next time a comment is left, saving the trouble of re-entering them.
An anonymized string (also called a “hash”) created from the email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if the visitor is using it. Click here to check the privacy policy of this service.
3-1-1．Purpose of Use
For anti-spam measures and convenience for visitors. Additionally, comments may be introduced on this site as “we received such comments from visitors.”
If the comment is approved by the administrator “Yuki” (hereinafter referred to as “administrator”), the profile image will be publicly displayed along with the comment.
3-1-2．Retention Period
Comments left on this site will be retained for three years along with their metadata.
Note: Visitors can choose to save personal information in their browser.
When leaving comments on this site, visitors can choose to save their name, email address, and site information (optional) in the browser.
3-1-3．What This Site Can Do With Comments
If visitors have left comments on this site, the administrator can respond to requests to export personal information (including all provided information) as an export file. A confirmation email will be sent to the visitor’s email address.
Also, requests to delete the visitor’s personal information can be accommodated. This does not include information that must be retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes. A confirmation email will be sent to the visitor’s email address for deletion requests as well.
3-2．Personal Information Obtained Through Inquiries
This site has an inquiry form. When visitors make inquiries through this form, the following personal information is obtained:
・Name (HN) entered in the inquiry form ・Email address entered in the inquiry form ・Inquiry content entered in the inquiry form
3-2-1．Purpose of Use
For responding to inquiries and managing visitors. By storing inquiry information, the site can provide more accurate responses based on past inquiries from the same visitor. Inquiries may also be introduced on this site as “we received such inquiries.”
3-2-2．Retention Period
Personal information entered in the inquiry form will be retained for three years.
3-2-3．Consent to Obtain Personal Information
This site guides visitors to read this privacy policy before making inquiries through the inquiry form.
Visitors are deemed to have agreed to this privacy policy at the time of making an inquiry.
3-3．Acquisition of Personal Information Through Cookies
This site may send cookies to visitors’ computers. Cookies are a mechanism for saving files on visitors’ computers, which store usage history and input content exchanged between the browser and the server when using a website.
3-3-1．Purpose of Use
To enhance visitors’ convenience when browsing this site.
For example, using cookies, the site can change the display for each visitor when accessing the same page again.
For example, if you accessed a site and were asked to enter your login password on the first visit but could access without the login screen on subsequent visits, it is due to cookies.
If the browser is set to allow the reception of cookies, the website can obtain the cookie key from the browser.
Note that the browser only sends cookies exchanged between the website and the server for privacy protection.
3-3-2．Retention Period
Cookies of comments left on this site are retained for one year.
3-3-3．Acquisition of Cookie Information by Third Parties
This site may display ads delivered by third parties such as Google Inc. and Yahoo! Inc., which may obtain and use cookie information, etc., of visitors.
Cookie information obtained by third parties will be handled in accordance with the privacy policies of those third parties.
3-3-4．Opting Out of Third-Party Cookie Information for Ads
Visitors can stop the use of cookie information for ads delivered by third parties by accessing the opt-out page provided on the third-party’s website.
3-3-5．Permission and Refusal of Cookie Information Transmission
Visitors can choose settings for cookie transmission: “allow all cookies,” “refuse all cookies,” or “notify the user when a cookie is received.” Settings vary by browser. Please check the “Help” menu of your browser for cookie settings.
Choosing to refuse all cookies may restrict the use of various internet services requiring authentication.
4．Management of Personal Information
This site will ensure the following in managing the information provided by visitors.
4-1. Ensuring Accuracy
This site will strive to keep the information provided by visitors accurate and up-to-date.
4-2. Security Measures
This site will implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information from leaks, loss, or damage.
4-3. Disposal of Personal Information
Unnecessary personal information will be promptly disposed of.
4-4. Disclosure, Correction, Addition, Deletion, and Suspension of Use of Personal Information
If visitors wish to disclose, correct, add, delete, or suspend the use of their personal information, this site will promptly respond upon confirming the visitor’s identity.
Please contact us via the inquiry form for such requests.
5．Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
This site will not provide personal information provided by visitors to third parties without the visitor’s consent. If third-party provision is required in the future, the information to be provided and the purpose will be presented, and third-party provision will be conducted only with the visitor’s consent.
6．Personal Information of Minors
Minors are required to obtain parental consent when leaving comments or making inquiries on this site. It is deemed that the guardian has agreed to this privacy policy at the time of comments or inquiries.
7．Contact Information
For inquiries about this site or personal information handling, please contact us via the inquiry form.
Site operator: Yuki
Contact: Inquiry form
8．About Analytics Tools
This site uses Google Analytics, an access analysis tool by Google.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect access information anonymously and does not identify individuals.
Google Analytics cookies are retained for 26 months. You can refuse the collection of information by disabling cookies in your browser settings.
To check Google Analytics’ terms of service, click here. To check how Google uses data when users use Google partners’ sites or apps, click here.
9．About Advertising Services
Third-Party Advertising Services
This site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service. Third-party advertising providers such as Google may use cookies to display ads based on visitors’ interests. Visitors can disable personalized ads through ad settings. Click here to set up. You can also disable cookies used by third-party advertising providers for personalized ads by accessing www.aboutads.info. If third-party advertising is not disabled, ads delivered by third-party advertising providers or networks may be displayed on the site. For details on third-party advertising providers allowed by Google to deliver ads, click here.
Advertising Policy
This site (Language Exchange) delivers high-quality articles with expertise and reliability.
We support appropriate selection and comparison criteria for communication services and strive to update information as needed.
However, please note that due to editing, proofreading, and the passage of time, there may be issues that we will address accordingly.
Method of Advertising Delivery
The ads displayed on this site are either directly contracted with advertisers such as telecommunications companies or conducted through affiliate service providers.
External Transmission of Information
When displaying ads, this site sends access information of users to external entities to measure the effectiveness of the ads.
Transmitted Information
・URL of the site viewed
・Date and time of performance-based ad display
・Date and time of performance-based ad click
・Cookie information necessary to measure performance-based ads
・IP address at the time of performance-based ad display and ad click
・Type of internet terminal and browser used at the time of performance-based ad display and ad click
External Transmission Destinations
・Google LLC
・Amazon Japan G.K.
・Rakuten, Inc.
・Moshimo Co., Ltd.
・Affiliate Network Japan Co., Ltd.
・F@N Communications, Inc.
・ValueCommerce Co., Ltd.
・AccessTrade Co., Ltd.
・Rentracks Co., Ltd.
Purpose of Use
To measure the effectiveness of performance-based ads and prevent fraud.
This information does not identify individuals.
Additionally, this information is not used for any purpose other than those stated above.
The ads on this site are primarily delivered through banner links and text links and do not obtain or track browsing history or personal data of viewers.
10．About Amazon Advertising
Language Exchange is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn referral fees by promoting and linking to Amazon.co.jp. Third parties (including Amazon and other advertisers) may provide content and advertisements, collect information directly from visitors, and set or recognize cookies on visitors’ browsers.
11．Changes to the Privacy Policy
This site complies with Japanese laws and regulations regarding personal information and strives to review and improve the content of this privacy policy as appropriate. The latest revised privacy policy will always be disclosed on this page.
Formulated on July 19, 2024 Revised on July 19, 2024