Privacy Policy
This blog (hereinafter referred to as “the Site”) recognizes the importance of personal information, complies with applicable laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information, and strives for its appropriate handling and protection in accordance with this policy.
1. Acquisition and Use of Personal Information
To access articles that have been published for more than 3 days, users are required to register for a free membership. In doing so, we collect and use the following information:
- Information Collected: Email address, username (handle name), and country.
- Method of Collection: Input via the registration form and automatic detection of the country/region based on the browser’s language settings and environment.
- Purpose of Use:
- To manage access rights to member-only content.
- To send newsletters and updates regarding new articles via email.
- To respond to user inquiries and perform identity verification.
2. Advertising (Affiliate Programs)
The Site utilizes third-party advertising services (affiliate programs) to generate revenue.
- Use of Cookies: Ad providers may use cookies to display advertisements tailored to the user’s interests based on past access information to this and other sites.
- Disclaimer: The Site assumes no responsibility for information, services, or products provided on sites reached via advertisements or links.
3. Payment Information and Support
The Site uses external services, “Stripe” and “OFUSE,” to receive support (donations/payments) for our articles and content.
- Handling of Information: Sensitive payment information, such as credit card numbers, is collected and managed directly by the respective service providers (Stripe, Inc. and Sozi Inc., the operator of OFUSE). This information is not processed or stored on the Site’s servers.
- Compliance: The handling of personal information related to these services is subject to their respective privacy policies:
4. Analytics and Statistics
To understand the usage of the Site, we utilize “WordPress.com” and “Jetpack.” These services collect traffic data through cookies; however, this data is collected anonymously and does not identify individuals.
5. Management and Third-Party Disclosure
The Site appropriately manages personal information and will not disclose it to third parties except in the following cases:
- When the individual’s consent is obtained.
- When disclosure is required by law.
6. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
- Accuracy of Information: While we strive to provide accurate content and information on this Website, we do not guarantee its accuracy or safety. We shall not be held liable for any damages or losses incurred as a result of the content published on this Website. This Website does not intend to offend any third party or infringe upon any rights. If any errors or issues are pointed out regarding our content, we will verify the information and promptly take appropriate action, including correcting or removing the post.
- Damages: In the event that a user incurs damages related to the use of this Website (including browsing articles, membership registration, payments, etc.), this Website shall not be liable for any compensation, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence by this Website.
- Limitation of Liability: Even in cases where this Website is held liable for damages, the scope of such compensation shall be limited to direct and ordinary damages. Furthermore, the amount of compensation shall be capped at the total amount received from the user (such as support or payment amounts) in connection with the relevant damage.
7. Withdrawal and Data Deletion
If you wish to withdraw your membership or request the deletion of your personal information, please submit a request through our “Withdrawal Form” or contact us via the “Inquiry/Contact Form.” We will promptly process the deletion of member information and stop email distributions upon receiving your request.
8. Changes to the Privacy Policy
The Site will review the contents of this policy as necessary and strive for its improvement. The most recent version of the Privacy Policy will always be disclosed on this page.
Established on: February 27, 2026
Operator Name / 己羅夢