Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 5, 2026
Japan eSIM Guide operates the website https://japanesimguide.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
Japan eSIM Guide provides information, comparisons, reviews, and guides about Japan eSIMs, SIM cards, pocket WiFi, mobile data options, and related internet services for travelers, international students, language school students, and short-term visitors.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:
Your IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Referring website
Date and time of visit
General usage data
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our content, user experience, and website performance.
Comments
If visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address, also called a hash, may be provided to the Gravatar service to check whether you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that include embedded location data, such as EXIF GPS data. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images on the website.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and website functionality.
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so that you do not have to enter your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies may last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we may set a temporary cookie to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When users log in, we may set cookies to save login information and screen display choices. Login cookies generally last for two days, and screen option cookies may last for one year. If “Remember Me” is selected, login information may persist for up to two weeks. When users log out, login cookies are removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article that was edited. It expires after one day.
Affiliate Links
Japan eSIM Guide may contain affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate links may lead to third-party websites, such as eSIM providers, travel internet services, SIM card providers, pocket WiFi companies, or travel-related services. These third-party websites may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this website may include embedded content, such as videos, images, maps, social media posts, or articles.
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their embedded content. This may include tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that third-party website.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, and general geographic location.
This information is used to improve our website, content quality, and user experience.
Advertising
In the future, Japan eSIM Guide may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks. These advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show relevant ads and measure ad performance.
Third-party advertising providers may collect certain information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide personalized or non-personalized advertising.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers that help us operate the website, protect the site from spam, analyze website traffic, manage affiliate links, or improve website performance.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website, if registration is available, we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. Registered users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except they cannot change their username. Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this website or have left comments, you may request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided.
You may also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you.
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, security, or operational purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may link to third-party websites, including eSIM providers, travel service providers, affiliate partners, and informational resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Once you leave Japan eSIM Guide, your activity is governed by the privacy policy of the external website you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Japan eSIM Guide is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us so we can remove the information if necessary.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
elirpatrick@outlook.com