Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2025
Introduction
Lingoool ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website lingoool.com (the "Service") to provide Japanese language learning courses. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use information when you visit our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Japan's Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI).
Information We Collect
Analytics Data (Automatically Collected)
We use privacy-focused analytics tools that do NOT use cookies or track individual users:
Via Cloudflare Web Analytics:
- Number of visits
- Country (derived from anonymized IP address)
- Device type and browser
- Page load performance
Via Plausible Analytics:
- Page views and unique visitors
- Referrer sources (how you found us)
- Country (derived from anonymized IP address)
- Device type, operating system, and browser
- Pages visited on our site
This data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally. We do not track users across websites or sessions. Both analytics services are GDPR-compliant and do not require cookies.
Information You May Provide (Future)
We currently do not collect personal information. In the future, we may collect:
- Email addresses (only with your explicit consent)
How We Use Information
We use analytics data to:
- Understand which content is most helpful
- Improve website performance
- See which countries our learners come from
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Make informed decisions about course development
Data Storage and Security
- Our website is hosted on Cloudflare's global network
- Content is stored on Backblaze
- Analytics data is processed by Cloudflare (US) and Plausible (EU)
- We do not store personal data at this time
Your Rights
For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data (once we begin collection)
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority
For Japanese Residents (APPI)
You have the right to:
- Request disclosure of your personal data
- Request correction, addition, or deletion
- Request cessation of use
- Request cessation of third-party provision
For All Users
Since we currently only collect anonymous analytics data, these rights will apply once we begin collecting personal information.
International Data Transfers
Analytics data may be processed in:
- European Union (Plausible)
- United States (Cloudflare)
These transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Third-Party Services
We use the following privacy-focused third-party services:
- Cloudflare: Content delivery and analytics - Privacy Policy
- Plausible: Website analytics - Privacy Policy
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, once we collect email addresses, by email notification.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact: