Privacy Policy — School of Quotes

School of Quotes (kabushikihakushi.com, hereinafter "this site") respects the privacy of its readers. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use and store it, and which third parties may receive data through standard analytics and advertising services. By using this site you consent to the practices described below.

1. Site Identity

Frequently Asked Questions

2. Information We Collect

As a general rule, this site does not actively collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or phone number. However, the following information may be collected automatically to improve the site and serve relevant advertising:

• Analytics data — IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time on page, screen size
• Cookie identifiers — used for session continuity, behavioral analysis, and ad-serving optimization
• User-agent information — used for mobile/desktop detection and responsive rendering

We do not collect names, addresses, or contact information without your explicit consent.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This site uses cookies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and serve advertising. The following cookies are in use:

• Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-TKK6BFMXYT) — anonymously measures pageviews, time on page, and exit pages so we can improve content.
• Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-3008109220605928) — uses cookies to serve interest-based (personalized) advertising.
• Functional cookies — used for search history, display preferences, and other UX features.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some site features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.

4. Google AdSense Disclosure

This site participates in Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service. Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. For more information about how Google uses cookies in advertising, see Google Advertising Policies.

5. Third-Party Services

This site relies on the following third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy:

• Google Analytics — site analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
• Google AdSense — advertising (Advertising Policies)
• Google Fonts — web font delivery (Zen Maru Gothic, Noto Sans JP)
• Cloudflare Pages — static-site hosting and global CDN (Cloudflare Privacy Policy)
• IndexNow API — instant notification to search engines (Bing, Yandex, DuckDuckGo, Naver, Seznam) about new and updated articles

6. Your Rights

We respect the rights granted to users by applicable law, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Specifically, you have the right to:

• Access — request disclosure of any personal data we hold about you.
• Deletion — request that your data be deleted ("right to be forgotten").
• Opt-out — disable personalized ads, refuse cookies, or exclude yourself from analytics tracking.
• Object — challenge how your data is processed.

To exercise any of these rights, contact the editorial team via the channel listed at the end of this policy.

7. Data Retention

Analytics data collected via Google Analytics is retained according to Google's default settings — currently up to 14 months — after which it is automatically deleted. AdSense-related cookie data is retained per Google's policies. The editorial team itself does not store any user-level data on its own servers.

8. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13 (the age threshold under the U.S. COPPA) or under 16 (the threshold under EU GDPR-K). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors in those age groups. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a child has provided information to this site, please contact the editorial team and we will promptly delete the data.

9. International Data Transfers

This site uses Cloudflare Pages (a global CDN) and Google services (Analytics, AdSense, Fonts). These providers operate worldwide infrastructure, and your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own — typically the United States and the European Union. These providers maintain appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for cross-border data transfers.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, data deletion requests, or complaints, contact the School of Quotes Editorial Team via the contact channel on the homepage (Twitter/X). We aim to respond within two weeks.

11. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated without prior notice to reflect changes in law, services, or third-party providers. Material changes will be indicated on this page. The most recent revision date is shown at the bottom of this page.

Last updated: April 29, 2026