Insight Dot (hereinafter referred to as “this site”) is an affiliate site providing information about books and videos. We respect the privacy of all users of this site and exercise the utmost care in protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy sets forth the handling of personal information and user information on this site.
- 1. Scope of Application
- 2. Definition of Personal Information and User Information
- 3. Collection of Personal Information and User Information
- 4. Purpose of Use of Personal Information
- 5. Use of Cookies and External Transmission of User Information
- 6. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
- 7. Disclosure, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Information
- 8. Changes to the Privacy Policy
- 9. Contact Us
1. Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided on this site.
2. Definition of Personal Information and User Information
- Personal Information: Refers to information that can identify a specific individual, such as name, address, phone number, and email address.
- User Information: Refers to information related to users that does not constitute personal information, such as cookie IDs, IP addresses, browsing history, and device information (including personal-related information as defined by the Personal Information Protection Act).
3. Collection of Personal Information and User Information
This site may collect personal information and user information in the following cases:
- When using the inquiry form
- When posting comments
- When browsing the website (user information is collected via cookies)
4. Purpose of Use of Personal Information
The collected personal information will be used for the following purposes.
- Responding to inquiries
- Analysis for service improvement
- Contacting users
5. Use of Cookies and External Transmission of User Information
This site uses cookies and transmits user information to external businesses for purposes such as service improvement, content optimization, and ad delivery. This disclosure is made as a measure to comply with the Revised Telecommunications Business Act (External Transmission Regulations) and the Revised Personal Information Protection Act.
5-1. User Information Sent and Recipients (Information Disclosure)
The information collection modules (external services) used by this site, the information transmitted through them, and their purposes of use are as follows.
| User Information Sent | Primary Recipients (Information Collection Modules) | Purpose of Use |
| Device Identifiers (Cookie ID, IP Address, User Agent, Location Information, etc.) | Google Analytics | Analyzing access patterns, improving the site, measuring ad effectiveness, delivering personalized ads |
| Browsing History, Click Information | Amazon Associates Program, Rakuten Affiliate, A8.net, ValueCommerce (including partners such as Yahoo!) | Affiliate advertising performance measurement, confirmation of commission generation, ad optimization (ValueCommerce) |
Information used:
Information that does not directly identify individuals, such as cookies, device identifiers, IP addresses, viewing dates/times, viewed URLs, referrer information, and usage environment (OS/browser), is transmitted.
5-2. Opting Out (Stopping Information Transmission)
Users can stop information collection and use by the following methods:
- Disabling Cookies via Browser Settings: You can disable cookie functionality by changing your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may prevent you from using certain site features or services.
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Service-Specific Opt-Out Procedures: To stop information use by a specific service, please follow the opt-out procedure established by that company.
- Google Analytics (Opt-out Add-on): https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=ja
- Google AdSense (Disabling Personalized Ads): https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9487666?hl=ja
Opting Out of Affiliate Advertising (Stopping Performance Tracking)
Cookies used by Affiliate Service Providers (ASP) are primarily intended for performance measurement and determining compensation. Unlike cookies for personalized ads, these cookies typically do not have dedicated opt-out pages for general users.
If you wish to stop the transmission of information via these cookies, please use the following method:
- Browser Settings: Enable “Block third-party cookies” or “Prevent cross-site tracking” in your web browser settings. This will effectively stop the loading of cookies used for performance measurement.
- Reviewing Policies by Provider:
For details on ad delivery, cookie usage, and available opt-out methods, please review the privacy policies of the following companies:
- Amazon Associates (Amazon.co.jp Privacy Policy): https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GX7NJQ4ZB8MHFRNJ
- Rakuten Affiliate (Rakuten Group) Privacy Policy: https://privacy.rakuten.co.jp/?scid=af_footer_global_02
- ValueCommerce’s Behavioral History Information Protection Policy: https://www.valuecommerce.co.jp/privacy_policy/privacy_action/
- A8.net Privacy Policy: https://www.a8.net/privacy.html
5-3. Third-Party Provision and Individual Consent (Personal Information Protection Act Compliance)
As detailed in the table in Section 5-1 above, this site provides user information (personal-related information) such as cookies to third parties (e.g., ad delivery providers). Since these providers may link this information with personal data like user names, this site confirms that these providers have obtained the individual’s consent.
6. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
This site will not provide personal information to third parties except in the following cases. (This differs from the third-party provision of “personal-related information” mentioned in 5-3 above.)
- When required by law
- When necessary to protect human life, body, or property, and obtaining the individual’s consent is difficult
- When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound development of children, and obtaining the individual’s consent is difficult
- When cooperation is necessary for a national agency, local government, or their entrusted party to perform duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the individual’s consent may hinder the performance of such duties
- When the individual’s consent has been obtained in advance
- When outsourcing the handling of personal information to a contractor within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use (in this case, appropriate supervision will be conducted)
7. Disclosure, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Information
If you wish to request disclosure, correction, or deletion of your personal information, please contact us via the inquiry form. We will respond after verifying your identity.
8. Changes to the Privacy Policy
This site may change this Privacy Policy as necessary. The revised Privacy Policy will take effect upon posting on this site.
9. Contact Us
For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the following methods.
Effective Date: February 14, 2026