Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 8, 2025

Tattoo Friendly Onsen (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect personal data like names, phone numbers, or IP addresses just for visiting the site.

We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or profiling.

2. Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics to understand general website traffic.

Plausible is a privacy-first, cookie-free tool that does not collect personal data or use cookies.

3. Embedded Content

We currently do not embed any third-party media (such as YouTube or Instagram) that would load external cookies.

If this changes, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.

4. Cookies

This site does not use cookies for tracking or advertising.

Any cookies that may be present are strictly necessary for basic site functionality and performance.

5. Contact Form

We currently do not have a contact form implemented on this site. If we add one in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.

6. Newsletter & Email Signups

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter:

  • We collect your email address to send occasional updates related to Tattoo Friendly Onsen.
  • Your email is stored and processed through MailerLite, a GDPR-compliant email service provider.
  • We do not sell or share your email address with third parties.
  • You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Legal Basis (EU/EEA): We collect and process your data based on your explicit consent at the time of signup.

We retain your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child has submitted personal data, we will delete the information as soon as possible.

8. Your Rights (EU/EEA Visitors)

If you are located in the European Union or EEA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict how we use your data
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

9. Security

We use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit and rely on secure third-party services (like Webflow and MailerLite) to store any personal information. While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy if we add new features, such as affiliate links, embedded content, or additional data collection.

The “Last Updated” date at the top will always reflect the latest version.

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Together, let’s make onsen culture more inclusive—so that everyone, regardless of ink, can enjoy the beauty of Japan’s hot springs.