Last updated: April 30, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies AI From Japan (aifromjapan.com) uses, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies described below.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide reporting information, and — in the case of this site — to track whether affiliate referrals lead to purchases.
Categories of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for basic site functionality. They include cookies set by WordPress (the content management system this site runs on) to remember whether you’ve dismissed a notification banner, or to preserve your preferences during a single browsing session.
Without these cookies, parts of the site may not function correctly.
2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the site. The cookies set by GA4 (typically named _ga, _gid, and _gat) collect anonymized data about which pages are visited, how long visitors spend on each page, and the general country/region of the visitor.
We have IP anonymization enabled, which means the last digits of the visitor’s IP address are masked before any data is stored. We do not use Google Analytics features that would allow re-identification of individual visitors.
3. Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click a link to a third-party merchant (such as NordVPN, italki, Amazon Japan, or Surfshark), that merchant may place its own cookie on your browser to track whether your visit results in a purchase. These cookies are set by the third party — not by AI From Japan — and are governed by that third party’s privacy policy.
Affiliate cookies typically last 30 days, though some merchants use shorter or longer windows. The presence of an affiliate cookie does not change the price you pay; it simply determines whether the referring site (us) earns a commission on a qualifying purchase.
4. Embedded Content Cookies
Some articles embed media from third-party services (e.g., YouTube videos, Twitter posts). When such content is embedded, the third party may set its own cookies to track viewer engagement. These cookies are governed by the third party’s privacy policy.
Cookies We Do Not Use
- We do not use advertising cookies (no display ads on this site).
- We do not use cross-site tracking cookies for marketing.
- We do not sell or share cookie-derived data with anyone.
How to Manage Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Common options include:
- Blocking all cookies
- Blocking only third-party cookies
- Deleting cookies after each session
- Asking before any cookie is stored
Refer to your browser’s documentation for specific instructions:
Disabling all cookies may affect site functionality. Disabling third-party / affiliate cookies will not affect your reading experience but will prevent the site from earning commission on any referral you make.
Opting Out of Google Analytics
If you’d prefer not to be counted in Google Analytics, you can install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our use of cookies changes. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Questions
If you have questions about cookies or our broader privacy practices, please use our Contact page. The full Privacy Policy may also answer your question.