Protection of Personal Information
We may collect the following information when providing our services: • Username • Email address (including for account registration) • Profile information from third-party providers (e.g., name and profile picture when using Google Login) • Encrypted password (stored securely, never in plain text, when using email/password registration) • Inquiry details • IP address • Login activity (e.g. timestamps, IP address for security) • Cookie information • Device and browser information • Access logs and usage data
Providing personal information is voluntary. However, if required information is not provided, certain services such as account creation or responding to inquiries may not be available.
To use certain features of this Website, users may create an account. When registering, we collect: • Username (or display name from social login) • Email address • Password (stored in encrypted form for email-based accounts) Authentication is securely managed using a third-party service provider (Supabase). For social login (e.g., Google), we receive and store information authorized by the provider to create and manage your account. We may also collect login-related information such as IP address and access timestamps to ensure account security and prevent unauthorized access.
We use collected personal information for the following purposes: • Responding to inquiries • Managing and operating school listings • Providing, maintaining, and improving our services • Account authentication and management • Sending account-related emails (e.g. email verification) • Analyzing usage data (in anonymized form) • Preventing fraud and ensuring security • Responding to violations of laws or terms of service
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above. After that period, information will be securely deleted or anonymized unless retention is required by law.
We do not provide personal information to third parties without user consent, except in the following cases: • When required by law • When user consent has been obtained • When sharing with service providers necessary to operate the website (e.g. hosting, authentication, analytics) • When outsourcing handling within the scope necessary to achieve service purposes
To operate and improve our services, we use external service providers such as: • Supabase (database and authentication) • Vercel (hosting and infrastructure) • Google (Authentication/OAuth, Analytics, and Maps) We require these providers to appropriately manage personal information.
Some external service providers may store data on servers located outside Japan. As a result, personal information (including account data) may be transferred internationally. We select service providers that implement appropriate security measures.
We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used and to improve our content. Google Analytics and other third-party services (including Google Login) may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information. For social logins, you can manage or revoke access through your third-party account settings (e.g., Google Account security settings). Users may disable cookies through browser settings or use the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
We participate in affiliate programs and may earn commissions when users purchase products or services through affiliate links. These commissions help support the operation of the website. We do not guarantee the accuracy, pricing, or contractual terms of third-party services. Final decisions and agreements are the responsibility of the user. Affiliate providers may use cookies for tracking and performance measurement.
We use cookies to improve user experience and provide site functionality. This includes: • Maintaining login sessions and authenticating users • Analyzing site usage Embedded third-party tools such as Google Maps or Google Login may also use cookies. These cookies are managed by their respective providers. Users may restrict cookie usage through browser settings, but some features (including login functionality) may not function properly.
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, leakage, or alteration of personal information. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
Users may request access, correction, deletion, or suspension of use of their personal information. We will respond promptly after verifying identity. Users may also request deletion of their account at any time. Upon request, we will delete or anonymize associated data within a reasonable period unless retention is required by law. Please contact us via the inquiry form.
If minors provide personal information, they must do so with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
We may update this Privacy Policy in response to legal changes or service updates. Changes take effect when posted on this website.
Website: Japan Language Schools Email: japanlanguageschools@gmail.com
Last Updated: 2026-04-23
