Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 16, 2025

At Tokyo Calling ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible from https://www.tokyocalling.me, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account using our authentication provider (Clerk)

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list

  • Contact us through our contact form

  • Participate in surveys, promotions, or other site features

This information may include:

  • Name (first and last)

  • Email address

  • Profile information from social login providers (Google, Apple)

  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, browser type and version

  • Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and clickstream data

  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (not precise GPS location)

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our Service, including search queries, restaurants viewed, products clicked, and features used

Information from Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with various third-party services that may collect or share information:

  • Authentication (Clerk): When you create an account or sign in, Clerk processes your authentication data according to their privacy policy.

  • Social Media Embeds: We embed content from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. These platforms may collect data when you view embedded content, subject to their respective privacy policies.

  • Affiliate Partners: When you click affiliate links (Amazon, Rakuten, Klook, etc.), these partners may use cookies to track your activity for commission purposes.

  • Analytics Services: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site.

  • Advertising Networks: Google AdSense and other advertising partners may collect data to serve personalized ads.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Service

  • Improve, personalize, and expand our Service

  • Understand and analyze how you use our Service

  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality

  • Send you newsletters, marketing communications, and promotional materials (with your consent)

  • Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests

  • Process transactions and send related information

  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security concerns

  • Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information. Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly, including authentication and security.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics).

  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance (Google AdSense, DoubleClick).

  • Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to affiliate partners when you click on product links.

  • Social Media Cookies: Set by social media platforms when you view embedded content.

  • Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

To manage advertising preferences, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page at https://optout.aboutads.info/ or the Network Advertising Initiative at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/.

Shopping Features and Affiliate Disclosure

Our Service includes shopping features such as product recommendations, trending products, and "Shop This Post" content. When you interact with these features:

  • We may track which products you view and click on to improve recommendations

  • Clicking affiliate links takes you to third-party retailer websites

  • We receive commissions from affiliate partners (Amazon Associates, Rakuten, Klook, and others) when you make purchases

  • Affiliate partners may place cookies to track purchases for commission purposes

  • We do not receive your payment information; all transactions occur directly with retailers

Our affiliate partnerships do not increase the price you pay. Please review the privacy policies of retailers you visit through our links.

Social Media Content and Embeds

Our Service displays embedded content from social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. When you view pages containing this embedded content:

  • These platforms may collect data about your visit, including cookies and tracking pixels

  • If you are logged into these platforms, they may associate your visit with your account

  • Data collection by these platforms is governed by their respective privacy policies

Relevant privacy policies:

AI-Assisted Features

Some features of our Service may utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. This may include:

  • Content recommendations and personalization

  • Search result optimization

  • Content summarization and translation

  • Trend analysis and product curation

We do not use AI to make automated decisions that produce legal effects or similarly significant effects on you without human oversight.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery)

  • Affiliate Partners: Limited data shared through affiliate tracking for commission purposes

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

  • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

  • Maintain business records as required by law

When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months. Account information is retained until you delete your account.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)

  • Secure authentication through Clerk

  • Regular security assessments

  • Access controls and authentication for internal systems

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our servers and service providers are located. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country.

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take steps to ensure your data receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Your Privacy Rights

General Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Delete your personal information

  • Object to or restrict processing of your information

  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Opt out of marketing communications

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: You can request information about what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.

  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.

  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You can limit our use of sensitive personal information.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

We do not sell personal information in exchange for monetary compensation. However, some data sharing with advertising partners may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under CCPA. You can opt out by using browser-based Global Privacy Control signals or contacting us directly.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and access to it.

  • Right to Rectification: Have inaccurate data corrected.

  • Right to Erasure: Have your data deleted under certain circumstances.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.

  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Our legal bases for processing include: consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

Do Not Track Signals

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features that send a signal to websites. Our response to DNT signals may vary. We recommend using GPC for consistent privacy preferences.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service contains links to third-party websites, services, and applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Service.

Key third-party services we integrate with:

Email Communications

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and similar regulations. Our commercial emails:

  • Clearly identify the sender as Tokyo Calling

  • Include accurate subject lines

  • Provide clear unsubscribe instructions

  • Include our physical address or contact information

To unsubscribe from marketing emails, click the unsubscribe link in any email or contact us at [email protected]. We will process your request within 10 business days.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material 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. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your privacy rights, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

For GDPR-related inquiries, please include "GDPR Request" in your subject line. For CCPA requests, please include "CCPA Request" in your subject line. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.