Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Introduction

OTC Guide Japan (the "Site") is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our Service, and to help you make informed decisions when visiting our site.

For purposes of this Policy, "Service" refers to the Site accessible at https://otcguidejapan.com, where users can find English-language information about over-the-counter medicines available in Japan. The terms "we," "us," and "our" refer to OTC Guide Japan. "You" refers to you, as a user of the Service.

I. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: Non-Personal Information and, in limited cases, Personal Information.

Non-Personal Information includes data that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as anonymous usage data, browser type, referring URLs, pages visited, and number of clicks. This information is collected automatically when you visit the site.

Personal Information (name and email address) is only collected if you voluntarily submit it through our contact form. We do not require registration to use this site.

We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies through third-party services (described below) to improve the quality of the Service. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

Browser Local Storage: This site uses your browser's local storage to remember medicines you have recently viewed, so you can easily navigate back to them. This data is stored entirely on your own device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's site data.

II. How We Use and Share Information

Personal Information submitted via the contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not sell, trade, or share your Personal Information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Non-Personal Information is used to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the user experience. We may share aggregated, anonymized data with analytics providers.

III. Third-Party Services

Contact Form (Formspree): Our contact form is powered by Formspree. When you submit a message, your name and email address are transmitted to Formspree's servers and forwarded to us. Please review Formspree's Privacy Policy for details.

Affiliate Links (Amazon Japan): This site participates in the Amazon Japan affiliate program. Clicking affiliate links may set cookies on your browser that Amazon uses to track referrals. Please refer to Amazon Japan's Privacy Policy for details.

Analytics: We may use analytics tools such as Cloudflare Web Analytics or Google Analytics to understand site usage. Data collected is anonymous and aggregated — we cannot identify individual visitors.

Advertising (Google AdSense): We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out at Google Ad Settings.

IV. How We Protect Information

This is a static website hosted on a secure platform. We do not store personal data on our own servers. Contact form submissions are handled by Formspree using industry-standard security measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

V. Your Rights

You have the right to request that we delete any personal information you have submitted via our contact form. To make such a request, please contact us. You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us directly.

VI. Links to Other Websites

This site contains links to third-party websites (including Amazon Japan and manufacturer sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through this site. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

VII. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

VIII. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

IX. Contact

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