Last updated: May 5, 2026
Fuko Onsen Retreats respects your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how this website collects, uses, and protects information when you visit fuko-relaxing.com.
By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated as Fuko Onsen Retreats.
Country of operation: Japan
Fuko Onsen Retreats is an English guide to peaceful luxury onsen ryokan in Japan.
For privacy-related questions, please contact us through the contact form provided on this website.
2. Information We May Collect
We may collect the following types of information.
Information you provide voluntarily
This may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Messages sent through a contact form
- Newsletter subscription information, if you subscribe in the future
- Any other information you choose to send to us
Information collected automatically
When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages viewed
- Referring pages
- Date and time of access
- General location information
- Cookie and analytics data
This information is used to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the website experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain this website
- To respond to inquiries
- To improve website content and usability
- To understand visitor behavior and site performance
- To prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorized access
- To manage affiliate links and website functionality
- To send newsletters, if you subscribe in the future
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function properly, remember preferences, measure traffic, and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies may be used for:
- Website functionality
- Analytics
- Affiliate tracking
- Security
- Spam prevention
- Embedded content from third-party services
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device type
- Referring websites
- General geographic information
- Interaction with website content
This information helps us improve the site, understand which guides are useful, and create better content for foreign travelers planning onsen ryokan stays in Japan.
Google Analytics data is used in aggregate and is not intended to identify individual users.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Affiliate Links
Some pages on this website may contain affiliate links.
When you click an affiliate link and make a booking or purchase, Fuko Onsen Retreats may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you.
Current or planned affiliate partners may include:
- Booking.com
- Agoda
- Expedia
- Trip.com
- JAPANiCAN
- Relux
- Klook
- Other travel or booking-related services
Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking technologies to determine whether a booking or purchase was made through a link on this website.
Affiliate relationships do not influence which ryokan are recommended, the order in which booking options are presented, or any editorial decision on this site.
For more information, please see our Disclaimer page.
7. Newsletter
Fuko Onsen Retreats may offer a newsletter in the future.
If you subscribe, we may collect your email address and related subscription information.
Newsletter services may be provided through a third-party email service provider, such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Substack, or another newsletter platform.
We will use newsletter information only to send selected onsen ryokan ideas, seasonal travel notes, and practical travel guidance.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email.
We do not sell newsletter subscriber information.
8. Contact Forms
If you send a message through a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, message content, IP address, and other technical information needed to process the form and prevent spam.
We use this information only to respond to your inquiry, manage communication, and protect the website from abuse.
9. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as maps, videos, images, booking widgets, social media posts, or other third-party content.
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Please review the privacy policies of those third-party services for more information.
10. Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics
- Website hosting services
- Contact form tools
- Spam prevention tools
- Affiliate networks
- Booking platforms
- Newsletter services, if introduced in the future
- Map or video embedding services
- Security or performance tools
These services may process data according to their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
11. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Contact form messages may be retained for communication, record-keeping, spam prevention, or legal purposes.
Newsletter data, if collected in the future, will be retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request information about how your data is used
If you are located in the EU, UK, or another region with data protection laws, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To make a request, please contact us through the contact form on this website.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
13. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
We cannot guarantee absolute security.
14. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
15. International Visitors
This website is operated from Japan and may be accessed by visitors from different countries.
By using this website, you understand that your information may be processed in Japan or in other countries where our service providers operate.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
17. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through the contact form provided on this website.