Privacy Policy

By Theodore West

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Welcome to the blog of West Faithful Acres (the “Site”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

1. Information We Collect

a) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect information about your device and usage, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time of visit.

b) Voluntarily Provided Information

If you choose to leave a comment, subscribe to updates, contact us, or otherwise provide information (such as your name or email address), we will collect that information.

2. Use of Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and optimize our Site;
  • Respond to your comments or questions;
  • Send you newsletters or other communications if you opt in;
  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience;
  • Serve relevant advertisements in compliance with Google’s policies.

3. Google Services and Policies

This Site uses Google services, such as Google AdSense and Google Analytics. These services may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site. Google’s use of such data is governed by their respective policies:

By using the Site, you consent to the processing of data by Google in accordance with these policies. You can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

4. EU Users and GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Union, we respect your privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Specifically:

  • You have the right to consent to or refuse the use of cookies and personalized advertising.
  • Upon your first visit, a cookie consent banner will allow you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
  • You can change your consent preferences at any time using the link or controls provided on the Site.
  • Google may process data for personalized ads, but only after your explicit consent.

5. Disclosure of Information

We will not rent or sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., analytics, hosting) and under suitable confidentiality and security obligations;
  • If required by law, regulation, legal process or governmental request;
  • To protect the rights, property or safety of the Site, its users, or the public.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies to personalize content, monitor traffic, and improve the user experience. Google services may also place cookies to show relevant ads. EU users must provide consent for non-essential cookies. You may set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

7. International Visitors

Our Site is accessible worldwide. If you are visiting from outside Japan, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Japan. By using the Site, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may include links to third-party websites, plugins, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to help protect your personal information in an effort to prevent loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet or e-mail transmission is ever fully secure or error free.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe we might have collected your child’s information, please contact us.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information that we hold. EU users may also withdraw cookie consent at any time. To exercise such rights, please contact us via the contact details below.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on the Site and indicate the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact form.

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