1-4-1 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0063, Japan
Email: editor@axiscorevertexlumen.com
1. Introduction
Axis Core Editorial ("we", "our", or "us") operates this website. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the rights you have regarding your information. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We are committed to handling your personal data responsibly and in accordance with applicable Japanese privacy law (the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, APPI) and other applicable regulations.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The content of your message
- Any optional information you choose to provide
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not retained for marketing purposes.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, standard web server logs may automatically record certain information, including:
- Your IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type and version
- The pages you visit and time spent on them
- Referring website address
- Date and time of access
This data is used only in aggregate form for understanding how our content is used and improving our guides. It is not linked to individual identities.
3. Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enable certain functions and improve your experience. We use the following categories of cookies:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not collect personally identifiable information.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. Analytics cookies collect information in anonymised, aggregated form. No individual user is identified. You may opt out of analytics tracking at any time via your browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out tool.
3.3 Advertising Cookies
This website may display advertisements served by third-party providers, including Google AdSense. These providers may use cookies to serve advertisements relevant to your interests, based on browsing activity across different websites. Advertisements are clearly labelled as "Sponsored" content and are visually separated from editorial content.
You can manage your advertising preferences through:
- Google's Ads Settings
- Your browser's cookie management settings
- Your device's privacy settings
3.4 Managing Cookies
You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of this website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use information collected through this website to:
- Respond to messages submitted through our contact form
- Understand which content is most useful to our readers
- Improve the accuracy and clarity of our guides
- Monitor website security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes, and we do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
5. Third-Party Services
This website may use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Display advertising. Google Privacy Policy
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 12 months from receipt, after which they are deleted. Web server logs are retained for a maximum of 6 months. Anonymised analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months in accordance with standard analytics provider terms.
7. Your Rights
Under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and other applicable regulations, you have the right to:
- Request confirmation of whether we hold personal information about you
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information
- Object to the use of your personal information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@axiscorevertexlumen.com. We will respond within 15 business days.
8. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information submitted through this website against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Please exercise caution when submitting personal information online.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Axis Core Editorial (アクシスコア編集部)
1-4-1 Meguro, Meguro-ku
Tokyo 153-0063, Japan
Email: editor@axiscorevertexlumen.com