🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to NihonStudy.com ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website and services.

By using NihonStudy.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

Platform Owner: Gihan Kesara
Contact: nihonstudycontact@gmail.com
Website: https://nihonstudy.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Name and email address (when you register)
• Password (stored securely, encrypted)
• Country of origin
• Profile information (bio, avatar)
• Payment information (processed securely via Paddle — we do not store card details)
• Content you post (forum posts, marketplace listings, jikoshoukai)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Learning progress and quiz scores
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Payment processors (Paddle, bank transfers)
• Analytics providers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide and improve our Japanese learning services
• Process payments and subscriptions
• Send important service-related notifications
• Personalize your learning experience
• Track your learning progress and streaks
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Paddle (payment processing), hosting providers, analytics services — only as necessary to provide our services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition
• Public Content: Forum posts and marketplace listings are visible to other users

We never share your data with advertisers or third-party marketers.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Encrypted password storage (hashed)
• JWT token-based authentication
• Regular security audits
• Secure payment processing via Paddle (PCI DSS compliant)

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (login sessions, preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (dark mode, language)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Object to processing of your data
• Data portability (export your data)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at nihonstudycontact@gmail.com.

8. Children's Privacy

NihonStudy.com is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

9. International Users

NihonStudy serves users from multiple countries including Sri Lanka, Philippines, Nepal, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers which may be located in different countries.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email notification (for registered users)
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Continued use of NihonStudy after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: