Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
Advertising service status
Monetag ad-serving code and verification metadata have been removed from Japan Food Finder. Google AdSense has been integrated for site verification and future advertising. Google review or ad activation may still be pending, so ads may not appear immediately.
Japan Food Finder (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit japanfoodfinder.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Japan Food Finder does not require account registration. When you use our food recommendation service, you provide location (prefecture/city) and meal time preferences, which are processed to generate your food recommendation.
Automatically Collected Information
We use Google Analytics to collect aggregate usage data, including pages visited, time on site, device information, and general geographic location (country/region level). Analytics data is handled according to Google Analytics settings and policies.
Cookies
Our site may use cookies or similar technologies through Google Analytics and Google AdSense. AdSense may also use local storage or device identifiers for advertising measurement, frequency controls, and personalization where permitted. Applicable regional consent controls are used before personalized advertising is served. You can also adjust cookie controls in your browser.
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics — Collects usage statistics. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Custom Search — Used to fetch food images. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense — Integrated for site verification and advertising. Ad availability depends on Google approval, account settings, visitor region, and consent status.
Advertising
Japan Food Finder integrates Google AdSense to support site verification and advertising. Ads may not be shown until Google review and activation are complete, and they may not appear to every visitor. Personalized advertising is used only where permitted and after any required regional consent controls are satisfied.
How We Use Information
- To provide Japanese food recommendations
- To analyze and improve the service through aggregate analytics
- To maintain site reliability and measure product usage
- To support advertising delivery and measurement where applicable
Data Retention
Analytics and advertising data retained by Google is subject to Google's applicable settings and policies. Recommendation inputs are used to provide the requested result; the site does not require an account to use the service.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, privacy laws may give you rights relating to personal data. You can also use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or browser privacy controls to limit analytics cookies. Advertising consent choices are provided through the applicable consent interface where required.
Children's Privacy
Japan Food Finder is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please visit our website at japanfoodfinder.com.