Last updated: April 26, 2026
Welcome to NihongoStarter. This Privacy Policy explains how NihongoStarter (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit nihongostarter.com (“the Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully.
Who We Are
NihongoStarter is a free Japanese language learning website created and managed by Md Sharif Mia, based in Cumilla, Bangladesh. Our site provides free educational content covering Japanese hiragana, katakana, grammar, kanji, and vocabulary for absolute beginners worldwide.
We do not sell products. We do not use affiliate links. We earn revenue solely through Google AdSense display advertising, which allows us to keep all content completely free for our readers.
Contact: hello@nihongostarter.com
Website: nihongostarter.com
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily share with us, such as:
- Your name and email address when you contact us through our contact form or by emailing hello@nihongostarter.com
We use this information only to respond to your message. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit NihongoStarter, certain technical information is collected automatically through cookies and standard web technologies, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- The website that referred you to our site
- Your general geographic location (country or city level only)
This information is collected automatically by
Google AdSense. We do not collect this information
manually and we cannot identify you personally
from it. We do not currently use any third-party
analytics tools. If this changes in the future,
this Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect
that change.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Operate and improve NihongoStarter and its content
- Improve our content based on reader feedback and questions we receive directly
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Respond to messages and questions you send us
We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with any third party for marketing purposes. Ever.
Google AdSense — Advertising
NihongoStarter displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense. This is the only way we earn revenue and it is what allows us to keep all content free.
Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to show you ads that may be relevant to your interests.
Important things to know about Google AdSense:
- Google AdSense may use your browsing data to personalize the ads you see
- We do not control which specific ads Google displays on our site
- We do not receive any personal information about you from Google AdSense
- You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google’s Ads Settings
- For full information on how Google uses data from sites that use their services, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. NihongoStarter uses cookies in the following ways:
Types of Cookies Used on This Site
Essential Cookies These are required for the basic functioning of the website. Without them, certain features of the site may not work properly.
Advertising Cookies Provided by Google AdSense. These allow Google to display relevant advertisements on our site. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of this Site function, including the display of advertisements.
For detailed guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our articles contain links to external educational websites such as Tofugu, JapanesePod101, Anki, NHK World, and others. These links are provided purely for the benefit of our readers as helpful learning resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
Children’s Privacy
NihongoStarter is an educational website suitable for all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@nihongostarter.com and we will delete it promptly.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect any personal information you share with us — such as your name and email address when contacting us — from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we do everything we can to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
GDPR — European Union Residents
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to how we process your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
CCPA — California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@nihongostarter.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of NihongoStarter after any changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: hello@nihongostarter.com Contact page: nihongostarter.com/contact-us/ Website: nihongostarter.com
We take privacy seriously and will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 3 business days.
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