Privacy Policy

Data Processing Related to Google Analytics™

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. If the entity responsible for data processing through this website is based outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, the relevant data processing for Google Analytics will be carried out by Google LLC. (Hereinafter, Google Ireland Limited and Google LLC are collectively referred to as "Google"). The data processing involved in connecting the website to Google Analytics is conducted by Jimdo. For Jimdo's privacy policy, click [here], and for the privacy policy of KDDI Web Communications, which provides Jimdo in Japan, click [here].

Google Analytics uses "cookies," which are text files stored on the site visitor’s computer, to help analyze how the website is used. The information generated by the cookie regarding the use of the website (including a truncated IP address) is usually transmitted to and stored by Google.

On this website, Google Analytics is used exclusively with the extension "_anonymizeIp()". This extension ensures that IP addresses are anonymized through truncation, preventing direct personal identification. Through this extension, Google truncates IP addresses within EU member states or other contracting states of the EEA agreement. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the U.S. and truncated there. The IP address transmitted by the site visitor’s browser when using Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.

On behalf of the website operator, Google uses the collected information to evaluate website usage, compile reports on website activity, and provide other internet-related services to the website operator (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). The legitimate interest in data processing lies in the optimization of this website, analysis of its usage, and content adaptation. Users’ interests are adequately protected through data anonymization.

Google ensures an adequate level of data protection based on European Standard Contractual Clauses. Data sent to Google Analytics cookies and linked to user identifiers (such as user IDs or advertising IDs) will be automatically deleted after 50 months. Data deletion for records that have reached the retention period occurs automatically once a month.

Site visitors can refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in their browsers. Additionally, site visitors can prevent Google from collecting and processing information via cookies (including IP addresses) by installing the following browser plugin:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Site visitors can also prevent data collection through Google Analytics on this website by clicking the cookie settings option. Doing so will apply an "opt-out cookie," preventing future data collection when visiting this website.

For more details on Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, please refer to the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Under the GDPR and related laws, site visitors have specific rights regarding the data processed by Google Analytics, including the right to access, rectify, port, and delete their data. Site visitors also have the right to object to certain types of data processing. To exercise these rights concerning Google Analytics on this website, data subjects (site visitors) may contact Jimdo or the website operator at any time.