This policy explains what personal information Gaijin Money collects, why, and how it is handled.
Information I collect
| Source | What may be collected |
|---|---|
| Contact form | Your email address and message. Your name, if you choose to give it. |
| Analytics cookies | Pages you visit, time on page, device and browser type, approximate location, and the site you came from |
| Affiliate tracking cookies | Clicks on affiliate links, and whether a purchase or sign-up followed |
I don’t ask for your My Number, bank details, or residence card number. Please don’t send them.
How your information is used
- To reply to your message
- To understand which pages are useful and improve the guides
- To confirm commissions from affiliate programs
- To deal with misuse of the site or legal requests
Your information isn’t used for other purposes without your consent, unless the law allows it.
Third-party services
This site uses the services below. Each company handles data under its own privacy policy.
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Rakuten | Affiliate links |
| Amazon | Affiliate links |
Some of these companies may store data outside Japan.
Cookies
Cookies are small files saved in your browser. This site and its partners use them for analytics and affiliate tracking. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work fully if you do.
Sharing your information
I don’t sell your personal information, and I don’t share it with third parties except when:
- you agree to it;
- the law requires it;
- it is needed to protect someone’s life, body, or property, and getting consent is difficult; or
- a service provider handles it on my behalf, within the purposes above.
Japanese law
Personal information is handled in line with Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (個人情報の保護に関する法律).
Keeping your information safe
I take reasonable steps to prevent loss, leaks, and unauthorized access, and keep information only as long as it’s needed for the purposes above.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated. The new version takes effect when it’s posted on this page.
Last updated: October 6, 2026