Last updated: March 2026
Overview
Japan Knife Makers Database ("we", "our", or "us") operates this website as an independent reference resource. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our site.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This site does not collect personally identifiable information directly. However, we use third-party services that may collect data as described below.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit this website, certain information is automatically collected by third-party services we use, including:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- General geographic location (country/city level)
This information is collected in aggregate and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
Information You Provide
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your email address and message content solely to respond to your inquiry.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how visitors use the site.
The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit: Google Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense
This website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your 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 this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. This site uses cookies only through third-party services (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) as described above.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.
Third-Party Links
This website contains links to external websites, including knife makers' official sites and retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
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 revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the About page.