Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 7, 2025
At Japanese Name Converter, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our free Japanese name conversion tool at japanesenameconverter.com (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use our Japanese name converter, you voluntarily provide names for conversion. We process these names to generate Japanese character representations (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, and Romaji), but we do not store or retain the names you submit after the conversion is complete.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Service, including:
- • Browser type and version
- • Device information (type, operating system)
- • IP address and general location information
- • Pages visited and time spent on the Service
- • Referring website or source
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, including theme preferences (light/dark mode) and basic analytics to understand how visitors use our Service. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- • Name Conversion: To process and convert names into Japanese writing systems
- • Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our conversion algorithms and user experience
- • Technical Maintenance: To maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of our Service
- • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
- • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. Data Storage and Retention
3.1 Name Conversion Data
We do not store or retain the names you submit for conversion. Each conversion is processed in real-time, and the results are delivered to your browser without being saved to our servers. Once you close or refresh the page, your conversion data is permanently deleted.
3.2 Analytics and Technical Data
Anonymized usage statistics and technical information may be retained for service improvement purposes. This data cannot be used to identify individual users and is stored securely for a limited period.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Service (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
- • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
- • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)
5. Third-Party Services
Our Service may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, or other functionality. These services may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies:
- • Google Analytics (for usage statistics)
- • Hosting providers (for Service delivery)
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
5.1 Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you're visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP address
- Operating system type and version
- Device type
- Language preferences
- Web browser type
- Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic's advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic's advertising partners here.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- • Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
- • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- • Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection practices
- • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Since we do not store submitted names, most data-related requests will not apply to conversion data. For other inquiries, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- • Secure HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- • Regular security assessments and updates
- • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- • Immediate processing and deletion of conversion data
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to such countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our Service currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance. However, we minimize data collection and provide options to control cookies through your browser settings.
12. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- • Right to know what personal information is collected
- • Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed (we do not sell personal information)
- • Right to request deletion of personal information
- • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- • Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights
13. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- • Right to access your personal data
- • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- • Right to restrict processing
- • Right to data portability
- • Right to object to processing
- • Right to withdraw consent
The legal basis for processing your data is your consent, which you provide by using our Service, and our legitimate interest in providing and improving our Service.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
Thank you for using Japanese Name Converter. Your privacy and trust are important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information while providing you with an excellent name conversion experience.