Privacy Policy

Osaka Kyoto Insider ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website osakakyotoinsider.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.

Information We Collect

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects anonymized data including pages visited, time on site, device type, and general location (country/city level). This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Contact Form

When you submit a guide request through our contact form, we collect the text of your message. We use this solely to understand what topics readers want covered. We do not collect your name or email address unless you voluntarily include them in your message.

Cookies

Our site uses cookies placed by third-party services:

• Google Analytics — to measure site traffic and usage patterns
• Google AdSense — to serve relevant advertisements (when applicable)
• Cloudflare Turnstile — to protect our contact form from spam

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

How We Use Information

We use the information collected to:

• Understand which content is most useful to readers
• Improve site performance and user experience
• Respond to guide requests (where contact details are provided)
• Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information on how Google uses data, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

Third-Party Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites (restaurants, attractions, booking platforms, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default retention settings (14 months). Guide request submissions are reviewed periodically and not stored long-term.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data under applicable laws (such as GDPR for EU residents or CCPA for California residents), including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. As we collect minimal personal data, most requests can be addressed by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us via the Request a Guide form on our homepage.