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  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • Information We Collect
      • a. Automatically Collected Information
      • b. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  • Google AdSense
      • Google may collect:
  • Amazon Associates Disclosure
  • How We Use Your Information
  • Third-Party Disclosure
  • 6. International Users
  • 7. Your Rights (Japan + International)
  • 8. Links to External Sites
  • 9. Security
  • 10. Children’s Privacy
  • 11. Contact Us
  • 12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: December 2025
Marie Journals (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates mariejournals.com (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.


Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, our servers automatically collect information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages you visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring URLs

This information is used for analytics and improving the Site.

b. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking tools to improve user experience and deliver personalized ads through:

  • Google AdSense
  • Google Analytics
  • Amazon Associates

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.


Google AdSense

This Site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google.

Google uses cookies such as:

  • DART cookie
    to serve ads based on your previous visits to this Site and other websites.

Google may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser information
  • Interaction with ads

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

For more information on Google’s advertising privacy rules:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads


Amazon Associates Disclosure

Marie Journals is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.co.jp, Amazon.com, and affiliated sites.

This means we may earn a commission when you click on Amazon links at no extra cost to you.


How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected in the following ways:

  • Improve website performance
  • Personalize content and ads
  • Analyze site traffic
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Display affiliate and advertising content
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

Third-Party Disclosure

We may share anonymized data with third-party service providers such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google AdSense
  • Amazon Associates

We do not sell personal information to third parties.


6. International Users

Although the Site is operated from Japan, users from other countries may visit the Site.
By using the Site, you consent to the processing of your information in Japan and in other countries where our service providers operate.


7. Your Rights (Japan + International)

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion
  • Opt-out of cookies and tracking

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.


8. Links to External Sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including travel services and product vendors.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.


9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.


10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If you believe we have accidentally collected such data, please contact us.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

📧 mariejournalsofficial@gmail.com


12. Updates 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.

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