Privacy Policy

Last updated: 04/12/25

Travel Hokkaido (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

This includes:

  • Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Comments you leave on blog posts

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • Referring websites

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse visitor behaviour
  • Personalise content
  • Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function correctly without them.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for:

  • Improving and maintaining the website
  • Responding to enquiries or comments
  • Sending newsletters or updates (only if you subscribed)
  • Analysing website traffic and user patterns
  • Preventing spam, fraud, or abuse

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Email Subscriptions

If you sign up for our newsletter:

  • You will only receive content related to Travel Hokkaido or travel topics
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of any email
  • Your information will be stored securely via our email provider

5. Comments

When you leave a comment:

  • Your name, email address, and IP address may be collected
  • Your comment will be publicly visible on the site
  • We may use automated spam detection services to moderate comments

We reserve the right to remove inappropriate or harmful content.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help run the website, including:

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Email marketing services
  • Advertising or affiliate platforms 

These providers may collect or process your data under their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our site.

7. Affiliate Links & Advertising

Travel Hokkaido may occasionally include affiliate links or sponsored content.
If you click these links, third-party partners may collect data related to:

  • Click behaviour
  • Purchases made after clicking

Any affiliate relationships will be clearly disclosed.

8. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from:

  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Unauthorised access
  • Disclosure

However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
  • Object to certain data uses

To make a request, contact us at: [email protected]

10. Children’s Privacy

Travel Hokkaido does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]