Terms & Conditions

All content featured on Inner Japan is for informational purposes only. I make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information and will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for the availability of this information.

I make every effort to ensure everything presented here is accurate and up-to-date – and yes, that often means spending hours wandering around train stations, pestering staff, translating signs, and tracing bus routes on my phone. However, we all know things change. This blog is based on my own personal experiences and opinions. If you have an update to share or additional information to add on a subject, please leave a comment or contact me directly.

I will not be held accountable for any inaccuracies, nor any actions taken related to information presented here. I am not responsible for any travel plans made by my readers. Making plans based on information presented on Inner Japan is strictly done at the reader’s own risk. I am not liable for any loss or damages that may ensue as a result of reading the information contained on this website.

By using this site, you agree to this policy.

COPYRIGHT

The content of this website is protected by copyright. All photos and words are the copyright of Emily Lush unless otherwise stated. Unauthorised use and/or duplication of any material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

If you would like to use a photo, republish an article or work together to create original content, please contact me.

BLOG COMMENTS POLICY

Comments on this blog are more than welcome – I truly appreciate the diversity of experiences, new opinions, and valuable updates that your comments bring. Thank you for taking the time to write them.

Having said that, inappropriate language and abuse will not be tolerated. I reserve the right to edit or delete any comments submitted to this blog without notice. I am not responsible or liable for comments made by others on this blog.

AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER

Some of the links on Inner Japan are affiliate links. If you purchase products or services through these links, I may get paid a small commission. This does not incur any extra cost to you.

Where affiliate links do appear, you will see this clearly marked ahead of the links and content. As part of my commitment to my readers, I only recommend companies, services and products that I think are relevant and high-quality.

SPONSORED CONTENT

If I enter into an agreement with a business or brand and am invited to produce content in exchange for a free, discounted or paid experience, this will always be clearly be stated at the top of the blog post.

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS

Inner Japan occasionally features Guest Posts contributed by authors other than the website Editor. The opinions expressed in these published works are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the opinions of Inner Japan or its Editor.

MEDIAVINE PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING (VER 1.1)

The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.

First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The “help” feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.

Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.

The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
  • IP Address
  • Operating System type
  • Operating System version
  • Device Type
  • Language of the website
  • Web browser type
  • Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.

If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.

For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.

Privacy Policy

Inner-Japan.com is governed by the following privacy policy. By using this site, you agree to this policy.

Collection of your personal data: Inner Japan may collect and store information about your visit to the site for the purpose of content performance analysis (analytics) and to help improve your user experience. I also offer an e-newsletter through MailChimp, which you can opt-in to receive.

Data you voluntarily submit to the website: When you leave a comment or subscribe to the e-newsletter, you may be voluntarily submitting information to this website, including your name, email address and/or website URL. I respect your privacy and will never share this information with third-parties.

Cookies: Cookies are small data files stored on your browser by the website to help provide you with a more personalised experience. This site may use session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay on your browser until deleted. You can turn off cookies at anytime by modifying your browser settings.

Comments: If you leave a comment on the site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. This is for your convenience so you don’t have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
When you leave comments on the site, the site collects the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

Analytics: This website uses Google Analytics for the purpose of content performance analysis. Google Analytics may capture your IP address and anonymous data about your visit to the site. It does not capture any personal information.

E-newsletter: Inner Japan offers an e-newsletter through third-party provider Flodesk. You can opt in to receive regular updates about the site. This involves supplying personal information, including your name and email address. You can opt out of receiving the newsletter at any time by clicking the link in the newsletter or emailing me directly.

Who your data may be shared with & where it goes. Inner Japan uses the following third-party providers:

Google Analytics: This service tracks website usage and provides information related to content performance. Google Analytics may capture your IP address, but it will not capture any personal information. I have anonymised Google Analytics data to protect your privacy. Google Analytics’ use of your data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.

Flodesk: This service is used to deliver email updates and newsletters. When you subscribe to the newsletter, your name and email address will be stored for this purpose. Flodesk’s use of your data is governed by the Flodesk Terms of Service.

Anti-spam Bee: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. This helps filter out spam comments before they are published on the site.

Your data, your rights. If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data held about you, including any data you have provided. You can also request that I erase any personal data held about you. This does not include any data I am obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, or have any other question, please contact me directly at sugalenin@gmail.com

Your Acceptance of The Terms

By using this website, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use this website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Effective: August 25, 2023.
Last updated: August 25, 2023.
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