Last updated: 10 November 2026
Best of Japan Projects (bestofjapanprojects.com) is run by Peak Japan, a service of Gaku Inc. We introduce Kickstarter and Indiegogo projects from Japanese creators. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Who We Are
Gaku Inc. (Peak Japan)
Keio Building 2F, Konan 2-17-1, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0075, Japan
Email: info+bestinquiries@peakjapan.jp
Tel: +81-(0)3-4540-6262
Information We Collect
- Your email address, when you sign up on a project page to hear when it launches.
- The project you signed up for, so we know which launch to tell you about.
- Your consent choices, such as whether you agreed to hear about other projects, and when you confirmed your subscription.
- Basic technical information, such as your IP address, which our website uses briefly to prevent spam and repeated automated sign-ups. It is not kept as part of your subscription.
- Usage information collected through Google Analytics, such as the pages you visit, your approximate location, and the type of device and browser you use.
We do not ask for payment details. Pledges are made directly on Kickstarter or Indiegogo, under their own privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
- To email you when the project you signed up for launches on Kickstarter or Indiegogo, and to share related updates about that project.
- To email you about other Kickstarter projects from Japanese creators, where you have agreed to this.
- To keep our sign-up forms secure and free from abuse.
We will never sell your personal information.
Confirming Your Sign-Up
After you sign up, we send you an email asking you to confirm your address. You will only be added to our list once you confirm. This helps make sure no one is signed up without their knowledge.
Services We Use
We work with a small number of trusted providers who process information on our behalf:
- Mailchimp (Intuit Inc., USA), which stores our mailing list and sends our emails. Your email address and sign-up details are stored on Mailchimp’s servers in the United States.
- Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA), which helps us measure how this site is used. You can learn more in Google’s privacy policy, and you can opt out using Google’s browser add-on.
- Google Fonts, which delivers the fonts used on this site. Your browser connects to Google’s servers to load them, which shares your IP address with Google.
- Our web hosting provider, which stores and serves this website.
Some pages may also include embedded videos (for example from YouTube) and links to Kickstarter and Indiegogo. When you interact with these, the provider’s own privacy policy applies.
International Transfers
Because Mailchimp is based in the United States, your information may be transferred to and stored outside Japan and your own country. We rely on the safeguards these providers offer, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your information.
Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site, such as which pages are viewed and how people find us. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects information such as your approximate location, device, and browser. It does not tell us who you are. For visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, analytics cookies are off by default and are only used if you accept them in our cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time using the Cookie Settings link at the bottom of every page. We do not use advertising cookies. Other cookies are only used when our team logs in to manage the website, and embedded content from other services, such as videos, may set their own cookies.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we stop emailing you and keep only the minimum record needed to respect your choice.
Your Choices and Rights
- Unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
- Ask us for a copy of the information we hold about you, or ask us to correct or delete it.
- If you are in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or another region with similar laws, you may also have the right to restrict or object to how we use your information, and to complain to your local data protection authority.
To make a request, email us at info+bestinquiries@peakjapan.jp. We will reply as soon as we can.
Children
This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at info+bestinquiries@peakjapan.jp.