Last Updated: September 15, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to WildWatch Japan (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
We care deeply about your privacy. This page explains in simple terms what kind of information we collect, how it’s used, and how you can manage it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Contact page.
Original Content Statement
All photos, videos, and articles on this site are original works created from real field observations across Japan.
Everything published here is written and photographed by the author — nothing is AI-generated or copied.
Who We Are
Website Owner: WildWatch Japan
Website Address: https://wildwatch-japan.com
WildWatch Japan introduces the wildlife of Japan to a global audience through educational content and original photography.
What Personal Data We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check for a profile. See the Automattic Privacy Policy.
After approval, your profile image is visible with your comment.
Media Uploads
Please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract that data from images.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name and email in cookies for one year.
If you log in or edit content, temporary cookies are used for login and preferences only.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
This site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service. Google uses cookies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
Required Google Statement:
Google uses cookies to serve ads on this site. The use of the DART cookie enables Google to serve ads to users based on their visits to this and other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
You can also opt out of third-party vendors’ cookies via aboutads.info (US) or youronlinechoices.eu (EU).
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site (for example, pages viewed and duration).
Analytics cookies collect only non-personal, aggregated data.
You can learn more and opt out at the Google Analytics Opt-out Tool.
Data Retention
- Comments: kept indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.
- Registered users: profiles remain editable and deletable by the user.
- Contact forms: information is kept for customer support only and never for marketing.
Your Rights
You may request a copy of your data or ask for deletion at any time through our Contact page.
EU/UK visitors may exercise GDPR rights; California visitors may exercise CCPA rights.
We do not sell personal information.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Data Security and Transfers
We apply reasonable technical measures to protect collected data.
Some service providers (for example, Google) may process data on servers outside your country.
External Links
Our site may include links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Any revisions will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a data request, please contact us through the Contact page.