Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 22, 2026
1. Guiding Principle
GNJ (Global Numismatic Journal), hereafter "the Service", recognizes the protection of users’ personal information as a core responsibility and strives to handle it appropriately. This policy explains the types of information we collect, the purposes of use, and how it is managed.
2. Information We Collect
The Service may collect the following information.
(1) Information You Provide
- Name and email address (at registration)
- Payment details (at premium signup; card data is handled by Stripe)
- Content submitted via the inquiry form
(2) Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and browser information
- Access timestamp and visited pages
- Cookies and local storage data
- Referrer URL
3. Purposes of Use
Collected information is used for the following purposes.
- Member authentication and account management
- Delivery and billing of premium member services
- Service improvement and feature development
- Responding to inquiries
- Usage analytics (anonymous and aggregate only)
- Sending important announcements by email
4. Use of Cookies
The Service uses cookies to maintain login state, persist language preference, and support analytics. Users may disable cookies in their browser, but some features may not function properly.
The Service may also use analytics tools such as Google Analytics. These collect traffic data via cookies and do not contain personally identifiable information.
5. Disclosure to Third Parties
The Service does not disclose personal information to third parties except in the following cases.
- With the user’s consent
- When disclosure is required by law
- To protect life, safety, or property
- Provision to service subcontractors (e.g., Stripe for payments) under appropriate oversight
6. Management of Personal Information
We manage collected information with appropriate security controls. To prevent unauthorized access, leakage, alteration, and loss, we employ SSL/TLS encrypted transport, access control, and regular security audits.
7. Disclosure, Correction, and Deletion
Users may request disclosure, correction, or deletion of the personal information we hold about them. Please submit requests via the inquiry form; we will respond within a reasonable period after identity verification.
8. Personal Information of Minors
The Service does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. Users under 18 are not eligible for premium membership.
9. Policy Changes
We may revise this policy as needed. Material changes will be announced on the Service. Continued use after revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Governing Law
This policy is governed by the laws of Japan and complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related regulations.