Effective Date: July 8, 2025
At My Nihongo Lessons, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, sign up for lessons, shop from our store, or interact with our content.
1. Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by Tracie Whiting Kipper, founder of My Nihongo Lessons, offering Japanese language learning resources, blog content, and educational products.
Website: https://mynihongolessons.com
2. What We Collect
We may collect:
- Your name and email address (when signing up for updates or lessons)
- Purchase and shipping details (if you buy products through our store)
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers like WooCommerce and Patreon—we do not store this information)
- Anonymous usage data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google AdSense)
3. How Your Data Is Used
We use your information to:
- Deliver educational content and updates
- Process product orders and payments
- Respond to questions or support requests
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We work with:
- Patreon for lesson content and membership
- WooCommerce + Printful for product fulfillment
- Google AdSense for advertising
- MailerLite/Substack for email updates
Each service has its own privacy policies and security practices.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Improve performance and user experience
- Serve relevant ads via Google AdSense
By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Ask for corrections or deletions
- Unsubscribe from our emails at any time
- Contact us with privacy concerns
7. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, contact:
Email: sensei@mynihongolessons.com
Thank you for trusting My Nihongo Lessons with your learning journey.