Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Japan Connection respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal data responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit japanconnectiontcg.com, why it is collected, how it may be used and what rights you have.
Data Controller
The data controller for this website is:
Daniele Bellucci
Email: info@japanconnectiontcg.com
Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may process the following information.
Information You Provide Directly
You may provide personal information when you:
- subscribe to the newsletter;
- submit a contact form;
- contact us by email;
- communicate with us regarding editorial or commercial matters.
This information may include your name, email address and the content of your message.
Technical and Usage Information
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be processed automatically, such as:
- IP address;
- browser and device information;
- pages visited;
- referring pages;
- approximate location derived from technical data;
- date and time of access;
- interactions with the website.
Some of this information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies.
How We Use Personal Data
We may process personal information in order to:
- operate and secure the website;
- respond to messages and enquiries;
- send newsletters where you have subscribed;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- improve content, performance and usability;
- measure advertising or affiliate performance where applicable;
- comply with legal obligations.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to the Japan Connection newsletter, your email address and any other information you provide may be processed by MailerLite, which we use to manage subscriptions and send emails.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in each email.
Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time. Under GDPR, withdrawing consent does not invalidate processing carried out before the withdrawal. European Commission
Analytics
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website.
Analytics tools may process information about page views, devices, browsers, referral sources and interactions with the website.
Where required, analytics cookies are only activated after the user has provided consent.
Advertising
The website may display advertising supplied by third-party advertising networks.
These providers may use cookies or similar technologies for measurement, fraud prevention, advertising and personalisation, depending on your consent choices.
Affiliate Links
Some links on Japan Connection are affiliate links.
When you click an affiliate link, the relevant retailer or affiliate network may process information about the referral and subsequent activity according to its own privacy policy.
Japan Connection does not receive your payment information when you purchase from a third-party retailer.
Cookies
Japan Connection uses cookies and similar technologies for website functionality and, where enabled, analytics, advertising and other optional purposes.
For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
Embedded Content and External Services
Articles may include content or links from third-party services, such as video platforms, social networks, retailers or other websites.
Third-party services may process information according to their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
Personal information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
For example:
- contact messages may be retained for as long as necessary to handle the enquiry;
- newsletter information is retained while you remain subscribed and as necessary to maintain suppression records;
- technical and analytics data is retained according to the settings of the relevant service.
Data Sharing
Personal information may be shared with service providers where necessary to operate the website, such as:
- hosting providers;
- email and newsletter providers;
- analytics providers;
- security and technical service providers;
- advertising or affiliate platforms where applicable.
We do not sell your personal data.
International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process personal information outside the European Economic Area.
Where applicable, such transfers are handled using appropriate legal safeguards required by data protection law.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights including:
- access to your personal data;
- correction of inaccurate information;
- deletion of personal information;
- restriction of processing;
- objection to certain processing;
- data portability;
- withdrawal of consent.
These are among the rights provided under GDPR. European Commission
To exercise your rights, contact:
info@japanconnectiontcg.com
You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when the website, services or legal requirements change.
The latest version will always be published on this page.