This Privacy Policy explains how Nova Cascade Editorial (ノヴァカスケード編集部, "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained through your use of this website at novacascadefluxvertex.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and to handling your personal information responsibly, in compliance with applicable Japanese law including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (個人情報の保護に関する法律, APPI) and its amendments.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us using the contact form on our Contact page, we collect the following information you provide:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The subject category of your enquiry
- The content of your message
- Any optional information you choose to include (such as appliance model)
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not used for marketing purposes.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically by our web server and third-party analytics services. This may include:
- Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
- The pages you visit on the Site and the time spent on each
- The browser type and version you are using
- Your device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- The referring URL (the page you were on before arriving at our Site)
- Your approximate geographic location (country and city level, derived from IP address)
This information is collected in aggregate form and is used to understand how readers use the Site, which guides are most read, and how we can improve our content. It is not used to identify individual users.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics cookies | Measuring site usage (Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising cookies | Delivering relevant ads (Google AdSense) | Up to 1 year |
| Functional cookies | Remembering your preferences (if applicable) | Session or up to 1 year |
You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features of this Site and may affect the relevance of advertising you see.
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the Site, including your IP address. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States and other countries.
We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics, which means Google will truncate your IP address before storing it within countries in the European Economic Area. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.
For more information about Google Analytics and privacy, visit Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
This Site uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's 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 our Site and/or other sites on the internet.
All advertisements displayed through Google AdSense are clearly labelled on this Site with the "Sponsored / スポンサー" indicator to distinguish them from editorial content.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of the use of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
Editorial Independence
Advertising revenue does not influence our editorial decisions. We do not accept payment to recommend products or to present specific brands favourably in our guides. Advertising is always clearly separated from editorial content.
5. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries: Contact form submissions are used solely to reply to your message.
- To improve our content: Aggregate analytics data helps us understand which guides are most useful and where our content can be improved.
- To serve advertising: Third-party advertising networks use cookies to deliver contextually relevant advertisements.
- To maintain site security: Server logs are used to identify and respond to security threats and technical errors.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months, after which they are permanently deleted. Server access logs are retained for up to 6 months for security and operational purposes. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention settings, which we have configured to 26 months.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or data storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Rights
Under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and related regulations, you have the following rights regarding your personal information held by us:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Right of access | You may request confirmation of whether we hold personal information about you and ask to see it. |
| Right of correction | You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you. |
| Right of deletion | You may request that we delete personal information we hold about you, subject to certain conditions. |
| Right to object | You may object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances. |
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at editor@novacascadefluxvertex.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including links to manufacturer documentation, product retailers, and reference sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete such information promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact for Privacy Matters
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:
This Privacy Policy was last updated in May 2026 and is governed by the laws of Japan.