Kanjipedia

PRIVACY POLICY

Kanji Reference Library - Kanjipedia

Last updated: December 2024
Operator: Tanuki SAS - Colombia
Website: https://kanji-eight.vercel.app

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy describes how Kanjipedia, operated by Tanuki SAS ("we", "our"), handles information when you ("user", "you") access and use our service.

Privacy commitment: Kanjipedia is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect, store, or process identifiable personal data from our users.

Regulatory compliance: This policy complies with:

  • Colombian Statutory Law 1581 of 2012 (Personal Data Protection)
  • European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • International digital privacy standards

2. INFORMATION WE DO NOT COLLECT

Kanjipedia DOES NOT collect, store, or process:

  • Names, surnames, or personal identity
  • Email addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Physical or postal addresses
  • Credit card or payment information
  • Personal demographic information
  • Precise geolocation
  • Browsing history outside Kanjipedia
  • Identifiable personalized user preferences
  • User accounts or profiles

No user registration: The current service (free library) does not require or allow the creation of user accounts. All access is anonymous.

3. MINIMAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Cookies and Local Storage

Kanjipedia uses only two local storage elements, both strictly necessary for basic service functionality:

Cookie: NEXT_LOCALE

  • Purpose: Store user language preference
  • Type: Session/persistent cookie
  • Duration: Until user manually deletes it
  • Content: Language code (e.g., "es", "en", "fr", "pt")
  • Necessary: Yes (to remember selected language)

LocalStorage: kanjipedia-theme

  • Purpose: Store visual theme preference (dark/light mode)
  • Type: Browser local storage
  • Duration: Until user manually deletes it
  • Content: Theme value (e.g., "dark", "light")
  • Necessary: Yes (to remember visual preference)

Important note: These preferences are stored ONLY in your local browser. They are not transmitted to our servers or shared with third parties.

3.2 Automatic Server Logs

As part of standard web service operation, our hosting provider (Vercel) automatically logs basic technical information:

Information logged on server logs:

  • Visitor IP address
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited within Kanjipedia
  • Referrer URL (page from which you arrived)
  • Browser type and operating system (User-Agent)
  • HTTP response code (success/error)

Purpose of these logs:

  • Service security and abuse prevention
  • Detection and mitigation of attacks (DDoS, mass scraping)
  • Technical error diagnosis
  • General anonymous usage statistics

Retention: Logs are retained for a limited time according to Vercel policies (typically 7-30 days), then automatically deleted.

No personal identification: Although logs contain IP addresses, we DO NOT use them to identify individual users, create profiles, or track across sessions.

4. WHAT WE DO NOT DO WITH YOUR DATA

4.1 We Do Not Use Analytics or Trackers

Kanjipedia DOES NOT use:

  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook Pixel
  • Hotjar or other heat mapping tools
  • Advertising or marketing cookies
  • Third-party tracking cookies
  • Browser fingerprinting
  • Integrated social networks with tracking
  • Any user behavior analysis tools

4.2 We Do Not Share Data with Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share information with:

  • Advertisers
  • Data brokers
  • Marketing companies
  • Social networks
  • Any commercial third parties

Legal exception: We will only share information if legally required by competent Colombian authorities through valid court order.

4.3 We Do Not Do Profiling or Targeted Advertising

  • We do not create user profiles
  • We do not conduct targeted advertising
  • We do not show personalized ads
  • We do not track behavior across sites

5. INFORMATION SECURITY

5.1 Technical Security Measures

Although we collect minimal information, we implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Mandatory HTTPS: All traffic is encrypted via SSL/TLS
  • Secure hosting: Vercel provides infrastructure with security certifications
  • No user databases: With no accounts, there are no personal information databases to protect
  • Regular updates: We maintain software updated with security patches

5.2 Security Limitations

Warning: While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is 100% secure. The user acknowledges that:

  • Data transmission over the Internet is never completely secure
  • We cannot guarantee absolute security against unauthorized access
  • The user is responsible for keeping their own device secure

5.3 Security Breaches

In the unlikely event of a security breach affecting user information:

  • We will notify competent authorities as required by Colombian law
  • We will take immediate measures to mitigate the impact
  • Since we do not store identifiable personal data, the risk to users is minimal

6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

6.1 Vercel (Hosting)

Kanjipedia is hosted on the Vercel Inc. platform.

Information shared with Vercel:

  • Technical data necessary for service operation (server logs mentioned in 3.2)

Data processing: Vercel acts as a data processor under contract. Vercel has its own privacy policies available at: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

Data location: Servers may be located in the United States or other jurisdictions according to Vercel's infrastructure.

Compliance: Vercel complies with international standards including GDPR.

6.2 No Other Third Parties

Currently, Vercel is the only third-party service provider with which we share technical information. We do not use:

  • Additional CDN services with tracking
  • Analytics services
  • Advertising services
  • Email marketing services
  • Any other service that processes user information

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

7.1 Data Jurisdiction

Although Tanuki SAS operates from Colombia, hosting on Vercel may mean that technical data (server logs) is processed or stored in:

  • United States
  • European Union
  • Other jurisdictions where Vercel maintains infrastructure

7.2 Transfer Protection

For transfers outside Colombia or the EU:

  • Vercel implements appropriate contractual safeguards
  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses apply when relevant
  • Transferred data is minimal and technical (server logs)

7.3 European User Rights

For users in the European Union under GDPR:

Legal basis for processing: Legitimate interests (secure service operation, abuse prevention)

Data processed: Only necessary technical data (server logs, functional cookies)

Limited retention: Logs are automatically deleted after brief period

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

8.1 Minimum Age

The service requires users to be at least 13 years of age.

8.2 We Do Not Intentionally Collect Data from Minors

  • We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under 13
  • We do not specifically direct the service to minors
  • If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately

8.3 Parental Responsibility

Parents and guardians should supervise Internet use by minors in their care. If you believe a minor has provided information to Kanjipedia, contact us immediately.

9. YOUR CHOICES AND CONTROL

9.1 Cookie and Local Storage Control

You can control cookies and local storage directly in your browser:

Delete cookies:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy and security > Cookies and site data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage website data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search and services > Clear browsing data

Block cookies:

  • All modern browsers allow blocking cookies
  • Warning: Blocking cookies will cause you to lose language and theme preferences

Delete LocalStorage:

  • Accessible through browser developer tools (F12)
  • Automatically deleted when clearing browser data

9.2 No Account to Delete

Since there are no user accounts, there is no account information to request deletion.

9.3 Information Request

If you have questions about what information we have about you:

Simple answer: We have no identifiable personal information about you.

The only data that exists is:

  • Temporary server logs (IP, timestamp) that are automatically deleted
  • Preferences stored locally in your browser (which you control)

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

10.1 Right to Modify

Tanuki SAS reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

10.2 Change Notification

Minor changes: We will update the "Last updated" date in the header.

Substantial changes: For changes that significantly affect how we handle user information, we will provide visible notification on the platform.

10.3 Regular Review

Recommendation: Review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

10.4 Continued Acceptance

Continued use of Kanjipedia after published changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

11.1 Applicable Legislation

This Privacy Policy is governed by:

In Colombia:

  • Statutory Law 1581 of 2012 (Personal Data Protection)
  • Decree 1377 of 2013 (Regulatory of Law 1581)

Internationally:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) of the EU when applicable
  • International digital privacy standards

11.2 Cooperation with Authorities

We will comply with legitimate information requests from:

  • Competent Colombian authorities
  • Judicial authorities with valid orders
  • Data protection authorities in their jurisdictions

Limitation: We can only provide information we actually possess (temporary server logs).

11.3 Rights Under GDPR (European Users)

For users in the European Union, you have the following rights under GDPR:

Right of access: Request information about data we process
Response: We do not process identifiable personal data

Right of rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Response: There is no personal data to correct

Right of erasure ("right to be forgotten"): Request data deletion
Response: The only data (logs) is automatically deleted in 7-30 days

Right of restriction: Limit data processing
Response: We already process minimum technically necessary data

Right of portability: Receive data in structured format
Response: There is no personal data to export

Right of objection: Object to data processing
Response: You can stop using the service at any time

To exercise these rights: Contact [email to be defined]

12. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

For California, United States residents, under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

12.1 Information We Collect

Categories under CCPA:

  • Identifiers (IP address in temporary logs)
  • Internet activity (pages visited in temporary logs)

We DO NOT collect:

  • Direct identifiable personal information
  • Financial information
  • Biometric information
  • Precise geolocation
  • Sensitive personal information

12.2 California Consumer Rights

Right to know: What information we collect
Response: Only temporary server logs (IP, pages visited)

Right to delete: Request information deletion
Response: Logs are automatically deleted in 7-30 days

Right to opt-out of sale: Do not sell personal information
Response: We do not sell personal information under any circumstances

Non-discrimination: Not discriminate for exercising CCPA rights
Response: There are no accounts or differentiated services to discriminate

13. "DO NOT TRACK" (DNT) POLICY

13.1 Respect for DNT Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked.

Kanjipedia response: Since we DO NOT track users in any way, the DNT signal is irrelevant to our service. We do not track regardless of whether DNT is enabled or not.

13.2 No Tracking Anyway

We do not use:

  • Tracking cookies
  • Third-party analytics
  • Fingerprinting
  • Any form of cross-site tracking

Therefore, activating DNT doesn't change anything on Kanjipedia because we already respect privacy by design.

14. EXTERNAL LINKS

14.1 Links to EDRDG

Kanjipedia includes links to Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group resources:

  • https://www.edrdg.org
  • KANJIDIC project pages
  • JMdict project pages

14.2 Third-Party Policies

We do not control:

  • Privacy practices of external sites
  • Content of external sites
  • Cookies or tracking of external sites

Recommendation: Review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

14.3 No Responsibility for Externals

Tanuki SAS is not responsible for privacy practices of:

  • EDRDG (edrdg.org)
  • Vercel (vercel.com)
  • Any other linked site

15. PRIVACY CONTACT

15.1 Questions and Requests

For questions, comments, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or information handling:

Tanuki SAS
Republic of Colombia
Email: [Email address - to be defined]

15.2 Response Time

We will attempt to respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30 days).

15.3 Data Protection Authority

In Colombia:
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC)
Delegation for Personal Data Protection

In the European Union:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your country's data protection authority.

16. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

For your convenience, a summary of this policy:

We DO NOT collect identifiable personal data
We DO NOT use third-party analytics or trackers
We DO NOT sell or share information with commercial third parties
We only store preferences in your browser (language, theme)
Temporary server logs (IP, pages) are automatically deleted
There are no user accounts or profiles
GDPR and CCPA compliant
Designed with privacy in mind

Kanjipedia is a free and anonymous reference library. Your privacy is our priority.

By using Kanjipedia, you expressly acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy in its entirety.

Document version: 1.0
Generated: December 2024
Operator: Tanuki SAS - Colombia