This Privacy Policy describes how Chroma Ripple Editorial ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by Chroma Ripple Editorial (クロマリップル編集部), 1-15-2 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website at chromaripple.com.
By using this website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you submit the contact form on our website, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The subject and content of your message
We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to mailing lists without your explicit consent, and we do not sell or share this information with third parties.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our website, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting provider and analytics tools. This may include:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (the page you came from)
This data is used for statistical analysis of site usage and to improve the quality and relevance of our content. It is not used to identify individual users.
2. Cookies / クッキー
We use cookies — small text files placed on your device — to operate this website and to serve advertising. The table below explains the types of cookies this site may use.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential / Functional | Required for the website to function correctly (e.g. form security tokens). | Session or up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Measures how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics). Data is aggregated and anonymised. | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising | Used by Google AdSense and similar services to serve relevant advertisements. These cookies may track browsing behaviour across websites. | Up to 2 years |
| Preference | Remembers choices you have made on the site (e.g. language, display settings). | Up to 1 year |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. For more information on managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
3. Google AdSense and Advertising
This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
All advertisements on this site are clearly labelled as "Sponsored" or "スポンサー" and are visually distinct from editorial content.
4. Third-Party Services
This site may use the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics — website usage analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — advertising. Google Privacy Policy
5. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, after which they are deleted. Analytics data is retained in anonymised, aggregated form for up to 26 months.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at editor@chromaripple.com.
7. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the "Last updated" date revised accordingly. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Chroma Ripple Editorial (クロマリップル編集部)
1-15-2 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
editor@chromaripple.com
