Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with GDPR.

Last updated: July 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Globalink Japan ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website globalinkjapan.com (the "Service") in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our services, we may collect:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
  • Business information for directory listings
  • Account credentials for registered users
  • Communication records with our support team

Analytics and Usage Data

With your consent, we use Google Analytics (tracking ID: G-0ZYDL0F1E4) to collect:

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Browser type and device information
  • IP address and location data (country/city level)
  • Referral sources and traffic patterns
  • Usage patterns and site interactions

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: For analytics cookies and marketing communications
  • Legitimate Interest: For website functionality and business operations
  • Contract: When you submit business listings or use our services
  • Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our business directory services
  • Process business listings and user registrations
  • Communicate with users about their accounts or listings
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (with consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

5. Cookie Policy & Google Analytics

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics with your explicit consent to understand how visitors use our website. You can accept or decline these cookies through our cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit.

Google Analytics Tracking ID: G-0ZYDL0F1E4

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@globalinkjapan.com

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your information with:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics (only with your consent)
  • Service Providers: For hosting and technical services
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

8. Data Security & Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics retention settings (26 months by default).

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

Privacy Email: privacy@globalinkjapan.com

General Contact: contact@globalinkjapan.com

Address: Tokyo, Japan