PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated February 21, 2025

This Privacy Notice for Hiroshi’s Cruising Chronicles (“we,” “us,” or “our”) describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your personal information when you use our services (“Services”), including when you:

  • Visit our website at Hiroshi’s Cruising Chronicles (https://www.hiroshi-chronicles.com/), or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice.
  • Use Hiroshi’s Cruising Chronicles Blog & Vlog, a platform that shares driving experiences, road culture, and behind-the-scenes insights from Japan. The website features video content, articles, and external links to platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), and TikTok. We may use third-party services like Google Analytics and Google AdSense to improve user experience and display relevant advertisements.
  • Engage with us in other related ways, including marketing or events.

Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at hiroshi2cruisingchronicles@gmail.com.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

What personal information do we process?

When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with us, the choices you make, and the features you use.

Do we process any sensitive personal information?

No, we do not process sensitive personal information (such as racial/ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or biometric data).

Do we collect any information from third parties?

No, we do not collect personal information from third parties.

How do we process your information?

We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, enhance security, prevent fraud, and comply with applicable laws.

In what situations and with which parties do we share personal information?

We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties.

How do we keep your information safe?

We have adequate organizational and technical security measures in place to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

What are your rights?

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

How do you exercise your rights?

The easiest way to exercise your rights is by contacting us via hiroshi2cruisingchronicles@gmail.com or by visiting our Contact Us page: ********https://www.hiroshi-chronicles.com/contact-us/. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Comment on our blog posts or contact us via our website.
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable).
  • Engage with advertisements displayed on our website.

We also automatically collect some information, such as:

  • Log and Usage Data: This includes IP addresses, browser types, device information, and usage details collected via Google Analytics.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and deliver targeted advertisements via Google AdSense.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy: https://www.hiroshi-chronicles.com/cookie-policy/.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

  • We process your data for analytics, website performance improvements, and security purposes.
  • Your IP address, browser type, and device information may be collected via Google Analytics.
  • We use Google AdSense to display advertisements and may collect behavioral data to improve ad targeting.

3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON?

  • Legitimate interests – to maintain the security and functionality of our Services.
  • Consent – for users in jurisdictions where consent is required (e.g., GDPR-covered regions).

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

  • We do not sell personal information to third parties.
  • Third-party analytics providers (Google Analytics, AdSense) may collect user data as per their policies.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertisements by visiting Google Ad Settings.

5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?

We are not responsible for third-party content or their privacy practices (YouTube, Facebook, etc.).

6. IS YOUR INFORMATION TRANSFERRED INTERNATIONALLY?

Yes, our servers are in the United States. Google services also store data internationally.

7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We retain personal information for up to 2 years unless required by law.

8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

No, we do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 years of age.

9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS & HOW TO CONTACT US

  • California Residents: You have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. Visit Google’s CCPA page for more details.
  • GDPR & International Users: You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data by emailing us at hiroshi2cruisingchronicles@gmail.com.