Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 10, 2026
Toshi Ferment (the "Site") sets out the following Privacy Policy regarding the handling of personal information of its users.
1. Operator Information
Site name: Toshi Ferment
Contact: Please use the contact form on this site.
2. Personal Information We Collect
The Site may collect personal information in the following cases:
- When using the contact form: your name, email address, and inquiry content
3. Purpose of Use
Collected personal information is used solely for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries
- Statistical analysis for service improvement (in anonymized form only)
We will not use your information for any other purpose or share it with third parties, except as required by law.
4. Third-Party Data Transmission (Telecommunications Business Act)
This Site uses the following external services, which may transmit user information to their operators. This notice is provided in accordance with Japan's Telecommunications Business Act (external transmission regulations, effective June 2023).
| Service | Operator | Data Transmitted | Purpose | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google LLC | Cookies, IP address, pages visited, time on site, device info, etc. | Access analysis and site improvement | USA (Google servers) |
| Google AdSense | Google LLC | Cookies, IP address, browsing history, device info, etc. | Interest-based advertising | USA (Google servers) |
| reCAPTCHA (v2 Invisible) | Google LLC | IP address, cookies, browser info, mouse movement, etc. | Spam and bot prevention | USA (Google servers) |
Please refer to each service's privacy policy for further details.
5. Google Analytics
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data, but does not collect personally identifiable information. Data collected is managed under Google's Privacy Policy. You can disable data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on in your browser.
6. Cookies
This Site uses cookies for convenience and access analysis purposes. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly as a result.
7. reCAPTCHA
Our contact form uses Google's reCAPTCHA (v2 Invisible) to prevent spam. Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply to the use of reCAPTCHA.
8. Advertising (Google AdSense)
This Site uses Google AdSense, which uses cookies to display ads based on your interests. Ads may be shown based on your visits to this and other sites. For more information on managing cookies, see Google's advertising policies. You can also opt out of personalized ads via Google's ad settings.
9. Access, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Data
We manage collected personal information with appropriate security measures. If you wish to access, correct, suspend use of, or delete your personal information, please contact us via the contact form. We will respond promptly within a reasonable scope.
10. Complaints and Inquiries
If you have any concerns or complaints about how we handle personal information, please first contact us via the contact form. If the matter cannot be resolved through the Site, you may also contact the Personal Information Protection Commission of Japan (https://www.ppc.go.jp/).
11. Changes to This Policy
This Policy may be updated without prior notice due to changes in laws or services. The updated policy takes effect when posted on this page. Please check back periodically.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us through the contact form.