This Privacy Policy describes how Married in Japan ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit marriedinjapan.com (the "Site") or use our wedding planning services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you inquire about our services, book a consultation, or become a client, we may collect:
- Your name and your partner's name
- Email address and phone number
- Wedding details (preferred dates, locations, guest count, budget)
- Billing and payment information
- Any other information you share with us during the planning process
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking identifiers
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide wedding planning services
- Schedule and manage consultations
- Process payments
- Send you relevant updates about your wedding planning process
- Improve our Site and marketing efforts
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services in the operation of our business and Site:
Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our Site. GA4 collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. This data helps us improve our Site and understand how prospective clients find us. Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Ads and the Google Ads API
We use Google Ads to reach prospective clients through search advertising. We also use the Google Ads API to retrieve our own campaign performance data (such as impressions, clicks, and conversions) for internal reporting and analysis. We do not access, manage, or modify any third-party Google Ads accounts. All data retrieved through the Google Ads API is used solely for our own internal business purposes and is not shared with or sold to any third party.
Our use of the Google Ads API is subject to Google's API Services User Data Policy.
Cal.com
We use Cal.com to manage consultation bookings. When you schedule a consultation, Cal.com processes your name, email address, and any information you provide in the booking form.
Payment Processors
We use third-party payment processors to handle payments. We do not store your full credit card or bank account details on our servers. Payment information is processed securely by our payment providers in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We use email to communicate with clients and prospective clients. Your email address and the contents of our communications are stored by our email service provider.
Cookies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core Site functionality
- Analyze Site traffic and usage via Google Analytics
- Measure advertising effectiveness via Google Ads
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Site functionality.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. If you inquire about our services but do not become a client, we retain your contact information for up to 24 months unless you request its deletion. Client records are retained for up to 7 years after the completion of services for legal and accounting purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: juri@marriedinjapan.com