Privacy Policy

Welcome to Japanese with Ren (japanesewithren.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the terms described below.

1. Who We Are

Japanese with Ren is a Japanese language learning blog run by Ren, a Japanese native speaker based in Japan. The site provides free learning materials — including transcripts, vocabulary, quizzes, and conversation practice — to support our YouTube channel's content.

For any questions about this policy, please use our Contact page.

2. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information directly. However, the following third-party services may collect data as described below:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (pages visited, time spent, device type, etc.). This data is anonymized and does not identify you personally. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
• YouTube embeds: Videos embedded from YouTube may set cookies and collect data according to Google's Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use cookies through the third-party services listed above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, YouTube). These cookies help us understand site traffic and deliver relevant advertisements.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of this site.

4. Third-Party Advertising

We partner with Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. These ads are served by Google and its partners, who may use cookies to show you ads based on your interests. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

5. External Links

Our site may contain links to external websites (e.g., YouTube, Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

6. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to this site, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact page.