Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
Website: https://galleon-lab.com
Data Controller / Owner: Yuki Sato
Contact Email: [Insert Email Address]
Location (optional): Japan (Can be changed/removed)
By accessing our website, you agree to the data practices described below. We comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy, and international standards.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information when you:
- Leave comments
- Submit forms/inquiries
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Contact us via email
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Website URL
- Message content
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
We may collect analytics and technical information including:
- IP address & general location
- Browser & device information
- Page views, time spent, click paths
- Cookies and tracking identifiers
- Referring domain or search source
1.3 Financial Data
If purchases or payments occur, transactions are processed securely by third-party payment providers.
We do not store or handle credit card data.
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the submitted form data, IP address, and browser user-agent to detect spam.
An anonymized hash created from your email may be sent to Gravatar.
Gravatar Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once approved, your profile icon becomes visible publicly.
3. Media
Avoid uploading images containing GPS EXIF data.
Visitors may extract embedded location information from downloadable media.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to operate the site and improve user experience.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Comment cookies | Save commenter info | 1 year |
| Login cookies | Authentication | 2 days / 2 weeks (Remember Me) |
| Display cookies | Admin UI preferences | 1 year |
| Post-edit cookie | Stores post ID | 1 day |
| Analytics cookies | Behavior tracking | 14–26 months |
| Ad cookies | Personalized ads | varies |
You may disable cookies via browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
5. Embedded Content
Posts may include embedded content (videos, social media, articles).
External platforms may track you as if you visited them directly.
Interactions may be monitored if logged into those services.
6. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
This website uses:
- Google AdSense
- Affiliate links and sponsored partnerships
We may earn commissions when users click links or purchase products through referrals.
This creates no additional cost to you.
Ads may be personalized using cookies. Ad settings can be managed at:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
We comply with FTC advertising guidelines.
7. Google Analytics Usage
We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic and improve performance.
Data collected may include:
- Device type & behavior patterns
- Page interactions
- Click events & session data
Google may use cookies to track browsing behavior.
You may opt out here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
IP anonymization is enabled for GDPR regions.
8. Data Sharing
Personal information may be shared only with trusted service providers when necessary:
- Hosting and infrastructure
- Analytics tools
- Email delivery platforms
- Spam protection services
- Advertising networks (Google Ads)
We do not sell personal data.
9. Data Retention
- Comments and metadata are kept indefinitely.
- Registered user data persists until profile deletion.
You may request removal unless required for legal/security purposes.
10. Rights of Users (GDPR / CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Request access to stored data
- Request correction or deletion
- Request an export file of your data
- Opt-out of data processing & ads
- Withdraw cookie/consent at any time
- Limit processing or object to tracking
Submit requests to: [Insert Email Address]
We respond within legally required time frames.
11. Data Security
We take technical and organizational measures to safeguard data:
- SSL/HTTPS encryption
- Server-level security
- Access control
- Malware monitoring
No method is 100% secure—use at your own discretion.
12. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
Contact us for deletion requests.
13. International Data Transfers
Data may be processed in regions outside your country.
We ensure compliance through standard contractual safeguards.
14. Policy Updates
We may modify this Privacy Policy.
Updates will be posted here with a new revision date.
Continued use constitutes acceptance.