Aquarium Dictionary Privacy Policy

Aquarium Dictionary (aquarium-dictionary.com, hereinafter “this site”) is committed to handling the personal information and privacy of all visitors with the utmost care as a core principle of how we operate.

This Privacy Policy explains, in clear terms, what information this site collects and how that information is used, managed, and protected. We encourage you to read through it before using this site.

1. Operator Information

2. Types of Information Collected

This site may collect the following types of information. How each type is handled depends on how it was collected, so please review the details below.

2-1. Information collected through the contact form

When you reach out to us through the contact form, you may be asked to provide the following information.

• Your name (a handle or pen name is fine)
• Your email address
• The content of your inquiry

This information is used solely to respond to your question or provide any necessary information. It will not be used for any other purpose.

2-2. Information automatically collected by analytics tools

This site uses “Google Analytics,” a service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect traffic data anonymously. The data collected does not include any personally identifiable information.

Examples of the information collected include the following.

• The URLs and titles of pages viewed
• The source of traffic to this site (search engines, referral links, etc.)
• The type of device and browser used
• General regional information (country/state or prefecture level)
• On-site behavior (time spent on pages, clicks, etc.)

The data collected is used solely to improve the content and usability of this site. For details on how Google handles this data, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.

If you would prefer not to have your data collected via cookies, you can opt out by disabling cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may cause some features of this service to stop working properly.

2-3. Information collected by advertising services

This site uses “Google AdSense,” a service provided by Google LLC. Advertising providers may use cookies to display ads tailored to your interests.

For information on how Google AdSense uses cookies and how to opt out, please see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

In addition, third-party advertising providers may serve content and ads on this site, collect information directly from visitors, or set and recognize cookies in visitors’ browsers. The use of this information is governed by each provider’s own privacy policy.

2-4. Other automatically collected information

This site’s servers may log access records for the purposes of security management and maintaining service quality. These logs may include IP addresses, access dates and times, and request details. This information is used only for statistical analysis or security purposes and is not used to identify individuals.

3. Purpose of Use of Personal Information

Personal information collected by this site is used only for the following purposes.

• Responding to inquiries and providing requested information
• Improving service quality and enriching content
• Contacting you when required to comply with applicable laws

Should we need to use your personal information for any purpose other than those listed above, we will first obtain your consent.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties

This site will not provide or disclose collected personal information to third parties except in the following cases.

4-1. Cases in which disclosure is permitted

• When we have obtained your prior consent
• When disclosure is required by law, regulation, or a request from a court or government agency
• When disclosure is deemed urgently necessary to protect a person’s life, safety, or property
• When disclosure is specifically necessary for public health purposes or the sound upbringing of children

4-2. Disclosure to outsourced service providers

This site may outsource certain operational tasks to external parties as needed. In such cases, we enter into appropriate confidentiality agreements with these providers and take care to manage information securely.

5. Security Management of Personal Information

This site takes the following measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of collected personal information.

• Encrypting communications via SSL/TLS
• Implementing security measures to prevent unauthorized access
• Limiting access to personal information to the minimum necessary scope
• Promptly deleting personal information that is no longer needed

That said, please understand that it is technically difficult to guarantee complete security for any data transmitted over the internet.

6. Your Rights (Disclosure, Correction, Deletion, and Suspension of Use)

You may exercise the following rights regarding any personal information this site holds about you.

6-1. Rights you can exercise

6-2. How to make a request

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the contact form on this site. After verifying your identity, we will respond promptly and in good faith within a reasonable timeframe. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill a request if doing so is not permitted by law or could infringe on the rights of a third party.

7. About Cookies

7-1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser. When you revisit this site, your browser sends these files back to our server, allowing us to remember your settings and browsing history. Cookies themselves do not contain any information that directly identifies you.

7-2. Types of cookies used by this site

7-3. How to disable cookies

If you would prefer not to have cookies collected, you can disable them through your browser settings. Instructions for the most common browsers are linked below.

• Google Chrome cookie settings
• Firefox cookie settings
• Safari cookie settings
• Microsoft Edge cookie settings

Please be aware that disabling cookies may prevent some features of this site (such as form functionality) from working correctly.

8. Affiliate Programs

This site participates in the Amazon Associates Program operated by Amazon.co.jp, as well as other affiliate programs. If you purchase a product or service through a link on this site, this site may earn a referral commission.

Information collected through affiliate links (such as purchase history) is managed in accordance with the privacy policy of the respective program provider. This site does not directly collect or manage this information itself.

We strive to ensure that the presence of affiliate compensation never influences the content or fairness of our reviews and evaluations.

9. External Links

This site may contain links to external websites. Those websites are operated independently of this site, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them.

This site bears no responsibility whatsoever for the information, services, or privacy practices provided on linked external sites. Please review the privacy policy of each external site individually.

10. Copyright

The copyright to all content published on this site (including text, images, videos, and design) belongs to the operator of this site or to the rightful copyright holder.

10-1. Prohibited actions

• Reproducing, republishing, modifying, or redistributing this site’s content without permission
• Using this site’s content for commercial purposes without permission
• Creating derivative works based on this site’s content without permission

10-2. Quotation

Quotation within the scope permitted by copyright law is allowed. When quoting, please clearly cite the source (site name, article title, and URL). For any reproduction beyond the scope of fair quotation, please contact us in advance through the contact form.

11. Disclaimer

11-1. Accuracy of information

This site strives to maintain the accuracy and timeliness of the information it publishes, but we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all information. Some content may contain errors or may become outdated over time.

Before relying on information from this site, please also check the latest official sources and consult expert opinions. This site assumes no responsibility for any damages or losses arising from the use of information found here.

11-2. Information related to fishkeeping and animal health

The care methods, medications, and treatments described on this site are provided for general informational purposes only, and results may vary depending on individual rearing conditions and the condition of the animal in question. For serious illnesses or unusual cases, we strongly recommend consulting a qualified veterinarian or experienced aquarist.

11-3. Third-party services

This site bears no responsibility for any information, services, or transactions you encounter after navigating to an external site via a link or banner on this site.

12. Children’s Privacy

This site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided personal information through this site’s contact form or otherwise, please contact us promptly through the contact form. Once confirmed, we will delete the information without delay.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This site may revise this Privacy Policy without prior notice in response to changes in applicable law, changes to our services, or shifts in social circumstances. Any revised policy will take effect as soon as it is posted on this page.

Should we make any significant changes, we will make every effort to announce them on this site. We recommend checking this page periodically. The most current version of our Privacy Policy will always be published here.

14. Contact Us

For any questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy, or to request the disclosure, correction, deletion, or suspension of use of your personal information, please contact us using the link below.

When contacting us, please include your name (a handle or pen name is fine) and a valid email address so that we can verify your identity.

▶ Click here to access the contact form

Revision History

Last updated: June 17, 2026