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OkinawaThis website (hereinafter referred to as "this site") has established the following privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as "this policy") regarding the handling of users' personal information in the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as "this service").

Article 1 (Methods and Types of Personal Information Collection)

This website obtains the following information through appropriate means in order to provide its services.

  1. Information provided directly by users: Name (including nickname), email address, inquiry details, and user profile information.
  2. Information automatically collected when using this service: IP address, browser user agent, cookie information, and access logs.
  3. Information provided in shop support listings: Data for publication, including store name, address, phone number, description, and photos.

Article 2 (Purpose of Use of Personal Information)

The information collected will be used for the following purposes:

  1. For responding to user inquiries and verifying their identity.
  2. For the management of user registrations and the smooth operation of this service.
  3. Shop support listing service: For managing posted information, confirming and contacting users, and mediating inquiries.
  4. Website improvement: For the purpose of analyzing usage patterns, creating statistical data, and improving usability.
  5. Security: For spam detection, monitoring of unauthorized access, and trouble prevention.

Article 3 (Use of Cookies)

This website uses cookies to improve user experience, maintain multilingual settings (TranslatePress), and analyze website traffic.

  • Storage period: Cookies used when commenting are retained for one year, and login status is maintained for up to two weeks.
  • Rejection settings: Users can disable cookies through their browser settings, but some site functions (such as language switching) may not work correctly. X. About Cookies and Similar Technologies
  • This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, understand website usage, and deliver optimal advertisements.
  • 1. What is a cookie?
  • Cookies are a mechanism that stores browsing history and input information exchanged between your browser and the server as a file on your computer (including smartphones and tablets) when you visit a website. This allows us to identify you and retain your settings the next time you access the same site. Please note that the information collected through cookies does not include any information that can identify you personally.
  • 2. Purpose of using cookies
  • This site uses cookies for the following purposes:
  • Essential cookies (for site functionality)
    These cookies are necessary for browsing and using the basic functions of this website.
  • Performance and statistical cookies (usage analysis)
    We use statistical data on website usage (number of visitors, pages viewed, time spent on site, etc.) to improve site functionality and content.
  • Marketing and advertising cookies (ad optimization)
    This is used to deliver personalized ads that are best suited to the customer's interests.
  • 3. Third-party tools used and recipients of information
  • This website uses the following third-party services to improve our services and deliver optimal advertisements. These service providers may collect and use cookies.
  • (1) Access analysis tools
  • Google Analytics
    • Provided by: Google LLC
    • Purpose of use: Analysis of website usage and acquisition of statistical data.
    • Details Google's Privacy Policy Please check.
  • (2) Advertising distribution service
  • Google Ads
    • Provided by: Google LLC
    • Purpose of use: Delivering ads tailored to interests (personalized advertising)
    • Details Google Ads Policies Please check.
  • 4. Disabling Cookies (Opt-out)
  • Customers can control or disable the use of cookies in the following ways:
  • (1) Disabling via browser settings
  • You can refuse or delete cookies by changing your browser settings. The method for doing so varies depending on your browser, so please check your browser's help menu.
  • *Please note that if you disable all cookies, some functions of this site may not work properly.
  • (2) Settings on the opt-out page for each service
  • If you wish to stop information collection by any third-party tools, please configure your settings on the opt-out (disable) page below.
  • Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
  • Google Ads Settings

Article 4 (Data Retention Period and Rights)

  1. Storage period: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. User registration information is retained until the account is deleted.
  2. User rights: Users can request disclosure, correction, or deletion of their personal data held by this site. However, this does not apply to data that we are required to retain by law or for security purposes.

Article 5 (Provision and Sharing of Personal Information to Third Parties)

This website will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the user's prior consent, except in the following cases.

  1. In cases required by law, or when it is necessary to protect life or property.
  2. External services: This applies when anonymized data is sent to spam detection services (such as Akismet) or web analytics tools.
  3. Regional cooperation (special exception): In the context of supporting shops, this includes providing and sharing "store information that is already publicly available" with public institutions and partner organizations for the purpose of revitalizing the Okinawan economy.

Article 6 (Handling of Shop Support Listing Information)

  1. Information disclosure: The items designated for publication (store name, photos, etc.) will be made publicly available on this website and other promotional media such as social media.
  2. Protection of confidential information: Information obtained on the condition of confidentiality, such as the names of those in charge and individual contact information, will be strictly protected in accordance with this policy.
  3. Edit and delete: We will promptly handle any updates or removals (cancellations) of listed information according to the procedures established by our office. Please refer to the "Terms of Use" for details.

Article 7 (External Content and Disclaimer)

  1. Embedded content: This site may contain embedded content from other sites (such as YouTube). These may function as if you were visiting those sites directly and may collect data.
  2. Disclaimer: This website assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the information or services provided on websites linked from this site, or for any disputes between listed businesses and users.

Article 8 (Changes to the Policy)

The contents of this policy may be changed without notice to users. The revised privacy policy will take effect from the time it is posted on this site.

Article 9 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact us at the following address.

Supplementary Provisions

Established March 13, 2026

Revised March 23, 2026