Last Updated: Jan 16, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Reaching Japan collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit our website (the “Site”) and use our services.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1) Information We Collect
We may collect information from you in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may provide personal information when you:
- Fill out a form on our Site
- Subscribe to emails or updates
- Request information, resources, or contact
- Register for events or services
- Communicate with us (email, phone, SMS, etc.)
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Organization/church name (if applicable)
- Messages or other information you submit
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Operating system
- Pages viewed, time spent, and referring URLs
- General location (city/region level)
We collect this data through cookies, pixels, tags, SDKs, and similar technologies.
C. Information Collected From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources such as:
- Advertising networks and analytics providers
- Social media platforms (if you interact with our content)
- CRM or form tools (where permitted)
2) How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information for purposes including:
- Providing and improving the Site and services
- Responding to inquiries and requests
- Sending administrative messages (service updates, confirmations, notices)
- Sending newsletters, informational updates, and promotional communications (where allowed)
- Personalizing content and delivering targeted/interest-based advertising
- Measuring marketing performance and website analytics
- Detecting fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our policies
3) Cookies, Analytics, and Targeted Advertising
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Improve the Site’s performance and user experience
- Support marketing campaigns and targeted advertising
We may work with third-party vendors (such as analytics and advertising partners) that use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activity on our Site and other websites to provide interest-based ads.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
4) How We Share Your Information
We may share information in the following circumstances:
A. Service Providers
We may share information with vendors that perform services for us, such as:
- Website hosting
- Analytics providers
- Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
- Email/SMS communication providers
- Advertising and marketing partners
- Form processing and automation tools
These vendors may access information only as needed to perform services for us and are expected to protect it.
B. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to comply with:
- Applicable laws or regulations
- Legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
- Law enforcement requests
- Protection of rights, safety, and security
C. Business Transfers
If we are involved in a reorganization, merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5) We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information for money.
However, some privacy laws define “sale” or “sharing” broadly to include certain advertising-related disclosures. We may share limited information with advertising partners to deliver targeted or interest-based advertising as described in this policy.
6) Email and Marketing Communications
If you opt in to receive emails from us, we may send:
- Informational updates
- Event notifications
- Resources and announcements
- Other communications related to our services
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.
7) SMS/Text Messaging (10DLC / A2P Compliance)
If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive SMS/text messages from us, you consent to receive messages related to our services, updates, announcements, and other communications you requested.
A. Consent to Receive Messages
By opting in, you agree:
- You are the authorized user of the phone number provided
- You consent to receive SMS/text messages from us
- Consent is not a condition of purchase
B. Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary based on your interaction with us.
C. Opt-Out Instructions
You can opt out at any time by replying:
- STOP (you will receive a confirmation message and no further messages will be sent unless you re-subscribe)
D. Help Instructions
For help, reply:
- HELP
Or contact us at: [Support Email]
E. Fees and Carriers
Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
F. No Unauthorized Sharing of Mobile Data
We do not share mobile subscriber data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share information with service providers who assist us in delivering messages (e.g., SMS platforms) strictly to provide the services you requested.
8) Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide services
- Maintain our operations
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
9) Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10) Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before providing personal information.
11) International Visitors
If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries where data protection laws may differ. By using the Site, you consent to such processing where permitted.
12) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
13) Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us on our contact page: https://reachingjapan.com/contact/