This page explains what information Hokkaido Snow Guide may collect, how it may be used, and what choices you have. Hokkaido Snow Guide is an independent informational website about skiing and winter travel in Hokkaido, Japan.
The Short Version
- As of the last reviewed date, this site does not require user accounts and does not operate a newsletter.
- You can read this site without submitting any personal information.
- We do not operate a business model based on selling personal information.
- If we introduce analytics or affiliate services, this policy will be updated to describe them before or at the time they are used.
Information We May Collect
Information you send us. If you contact us by email, we receive the information you choose to include, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use it only to respond to your inquiry and do not add you to any mailing list.
Technical information. Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically record basic technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited, in standard server logs. This data is used for site operation and security purposes.
Analytics
We may use a website analytics service in the future to understand how visitors use the site, for example, which pages are read most. If an analytics service is introduced, this policy will be updated to name the service and describe what it collects and how you can opt out.
Cookies
This site does not intentionally set cookies for advertising purposes. Some cookies may be set by the platform the site runs on, or by third-party services if and when they are introduced. If we add services that use cookies in a way that affects your privacy choices, we will update this policy and, where appropriate, provide consent options.
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
In the future, some pages may contain affiliate links, including links related to accommodation booking. When you follow a link to an external website, that website operates under its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review. We will describe specific affiliate or third-party services in this policy when they are actually in use. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more about how affiliate links are handled editorially.
External Links
This site links to external websites, such as official resort and transport sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.
Your Choices and Requests
If you have questions about this policy, or if you would like to ask about information you have sent us by email, please contact us at hello [at] hokkaidosnowguide [dot] com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the site evolves — for example, when new services are introduced. The date below shows when this page was last reviewed. Significant changes will be reflected on this page.
Last reviewed: June 2026