Privacy Policy
Arrival Abroad is a practical planning reference for travelers heading to Tokyo. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit the site, why we collect it, and what choices you have. It covers the arrivalabroad.com website and every page served under that domain.
Information we collect
We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not collect your name, mailing address, or payment details. The information we handle falls into three categories: analytics data, cookies and similar technologies, and server log data.
Analytics data. We use web analytics tools to understand which guides are read, how long visitors stay, and which pages send people elsewhere. These tools record information such as pages viewed, time on page, referring URLs, approximate location derived from IP address, browser type, operating system, and device category. This data is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by the sites you visit. We use them to remember preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising. You can block or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings; if you do, some parts of the site may not behave as expected.
Log files. Our hosting provider records standard server logs, including IP address, request time, requested URL, and user agent string. We use these logs for security, troubleshooting, and diagnosing errors.
How we use information
Collected data is used to operate and improve the site, understand which guides are genuinely useful, keep the site secure and available, respond to messages you send us, and display advertising that offsets the cost of running the site. We do not sell your personal information.
Advertising and Google AdSense
Arrival Abroad uses Google AdSense and may work with other third-party advertising partners. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet.
Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements. These vendors operate under their own privacy policies, and we do not control the cookies they set or how they use the data they collect.
Opting out of personalized advertising
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings. To opt out of personalized advertising from many other providers, visit aboutads.info, operated by the Digital Advertising Alliance. Opting out does not remove advertising; it means the ads you see are less likely to be based on your browsing history. You can also disable third-party cookies through your browser settings.
Third-party privacy policies
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of the third parties referenced in this document. Google's practices are described in the Google Privacy Policy, and its use of advertising data is covered further on the Google advertising technologies page. Other advertising partners publish their own policies on their respective websites, and those policies govern their handling of your information.
Children's privacy
This site is written for adults planning travel and is not directed at children. Consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, write to [email protected] and we will delete that information promptly.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have legal rights over the information collected about you. California residents, for example, may request to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of it, and request that it not be sold; we do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us using the address below and describe what you are asking for.
Data security
We rely on reputable hosting and analytics providers and take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data we handle. No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain collected data only as long as it serves the purposes described above.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in the tools we use or in applicable law. The revised version takes effect when it is posted on this page, and the practices described here apply to information collected while the policy is in force.
Questions about privacy
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or about how your information is handled, email us at [email protected].