Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 17, 2026
tokyo.how ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information to provide and improve our services:
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including page views, time spent on pages, and general geographic data (country/city level).
- Theme Preference: We store your dark/light mode preference in your browser's localStorage.
- Newsletter (if applicable): If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
How We Use Your Information
- Analytics: To understand site usage patterns and improve our content and user experience.
- Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and other technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
- Newsletter: Your email address is used solely for sending periodic updates about new guides and Tokyo tips. We do not sell, share, or rent your email to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:
- Essential Cookies: localStorage for theme preference (dark/light mode)
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to measure site traffic and usage
- Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense cookies for personalized advertising
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality and your experience.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. Google Advertising Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts: For web fonts. Data collected is minimal and governed by Google's privacy policy.
- Cloudflare: For hosting and CDN services. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on tokyo.how. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
Children's Privacy
tokyo.how is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us through Geekers.