Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-13
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Quiz answers (stored only in your browser, not transmitted unless you submit)
- Email address (only if you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Country selection (used to tailor recommendations)
- Contact form submissions (if you reach out to us)
Automatically collected:
- Anonymous usage statistics via privacy-respecting analytics (if enabled)
- Browser language (to auto-detect EN/JA)
- Affiliate click tracking by third-party retailers (governed by their policies)
2. How We Use Information
- Provide personalized sake recommendations
- Improve the quiz and recommendation engine
- Send newsletter emails (only with explicit consent)
- Respond to your inquiries
- Detect abuse or fraudulent activity
3. Local Storage
We use your browser's localStorage to remember:
- Your selected language
- Your age verification status
- Newsletter signup queue (backup before transmission)
You can clear this at any time by clearing your browser's site data.
4. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon, Rakuten | Affiliate retailer | Click referral only |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate retailer | Click referral only |
| Formspark / Mailchimp | Email collection | Email + quiz result type |
| Cloudflare Pages | Hosting | Standard server logs (IP, user agent) |
| Google Fonts | Typography | IP via CDN (anonymized) |
5. Cookies
We do not set first-party tracking cookies. Third-party services (analytics, embedded forms) may set their own cookies governed by their respective policies.
6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA / APPI)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Export your data in a portable format
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Unsubscribe
Every newsletter email contains an unsubscribe link. Clicking it immediately removes you from our list.
8. Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: retained for 2 years
- Anonymous analytics: aggregated, no personal data retained
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is intended for adults of legal drinking age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has used the Service, contact us for prompt removal.
10. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in Japan, the United States, or the European Union depending on the service provider. We rely on standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.
11. Changes to This Policy
Material changes will be announced via the website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact
Privacy inquiries: Contact us