Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 4, 2026

1. Introduction

   Cheap Japan Homes ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

   We collect the following types of information:

   • Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address and encrypted password.
   • Payment Information: When you subscribe to our premium services, payment details are collected and processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
   • Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our site, including saved listings and preferences.
   • Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address through our newsletter provider, Beehiiv.
   • Communications: If you contact us via Instagram or email, we may collect and store those communications to provide customer support.
3. How We Use Your Information

   We use your information to:

   • Provide and maintain our services
   • Process payments and manage subscriptions
   • Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets)
   • Send newsletters if you have opted in
   • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
   • Improve our website and services
4. Data Storage and Security

   Your account data is stored securely in our database. Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing (bcrypt). We use JWT (JSON Web Tokens) stored in your browser's local storage for authentication. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Services

   We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

   • Stripe: For payment processing. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
   • SendGrid: For transactional emails. See Twilio's Privacy Policy.
   • Beehiiv: For newsletter management. See Beehiiv's Privacy Policy.
   • Meta (Instagram): For social media messaging. See Meta's Privacy Policy.
6. Third-Party Links

   Our website contains links to third-party real estate listing sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

7. Your Rights

   You have the right to:

   • Access your personal data
   • Request correction of inaccurate data
   • Request deletion of your account and data
   • Unsubscribe from marketing communications

   To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@cheapjapanhomes.com.

8. Data Retention

   We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

   We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Information

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@cheapjapanhomes.com.