Introduction

Welcome to Ikigaizen ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the data we collect when you use our website at ikigaizen.com (the "Service").

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

Email address
Name (if provided)
Assessment responses and results
Account preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how you use our website
Provide personalized content and advertisements
Analyze website traffic and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

How Google Uses Your Data

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Third-Party Vendors and Ad Networks

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google collects and uses data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our services
Personalize your experience
Process your assessment results
Communicate with you about our services
Analyze usage patterns to improve our website
Display relevant advertisements
Protect against fraud and abuse

Data Sharing

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

Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and related advertising networks for displaying ads
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Opt-out: Opt out of personalized advertising
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. 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 so we can delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@ikigaizen.com