Privacy, plainly explained.
Last updated: 20 October 2026.
This site does not include analytics, account registration or newsletter forms. Google AdSense code is installed for site verification and possible advertising. Travel checklist ticks are temporary, remain in your browser and reset when the page reloads. Guide searches and filters run in your browser; this site does not send those entries to a search server.
Hosting and external links
The hosting platform may process technical request information to operate and secure the site. External tourism websites linked from articles have their own privacy practices.
Google Maps
Guides include optional Google Maps. An embedded map connects to Google only when you choose Load Google Map or Show on map. Google may receive technical information, including your IP address, and may use cookies under its own policies. Direct Google Maps links and directions open Google’s service separately. See Google’s privacy policy for details. You can read all venue addresses and contact details without loading a map.
Contact by email
If you email [email protected], we receive your email address and the information you include. We use it to respond to enquiries and handle corrections. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information. Email is handled through Microsoft’s email service.
Google advertising
Google and its partners may process IP addresses, device information and cookies for advertising, measurement and fraud prevention. Personalised advertising depends on applicable consent requirements. Learn more about Google advertising technologies and ad preferences. Advertising approval remains subject to Google review. Consent choices must be configured before applicable advertising is enabled.
Consent service availability
Optional Adsterra advertising
Our travel guides offer an optional 300 × 250 Adsterra banner. It is off by default. Selecting “Allow Adsterra ads” loads the banner from bauval.org and connects to Adsterra and its advertising partners. They may process your IP address, device and browser information, cookies and advertising interactions for ad delivery, personalisation, measurement and fraud prevention. See Adsterra’s privacy policy.
Permission applies only to the current page view and is not saved for your next visit. You can use every guide without allowing the banner. “Withdraw Adsterra permission” removes the banner and stops further requests from that frame; it cannot undo information already sent or erase third-party cookies. You can clear those cookies in your browser settings. Google advertising choices are managed separately through Privacy and cookie settings.
Advertising privacy choices
InMobi Choice collects and remembers advertising consent. Its message lists vendors and purposes, with choices to agree, disagree or manage options. InMobi may process technical information and store consent records. See InMobi’s privacy policy.
Google and its advertising partners may process IP addresses, device and browser information, cookies and ad interactions. On pages with Google advertising enabled, our integration waits for affirmative advertising consent before loading Google’s ad script and requests non-personalised ads. Ad delivery remains subject to Google approval and account settings. Interactive pages can remain ad-free. Adsterra permission is separate.
Use Privacy and cookie settings in the footer to reopen the applicable consent screen and change or withdraw your choice. Withdrawal reloads the page to stop the current Google ad session, but cannot undo information already sent or erase third-party cookies. Clear those cookies in your browser settings. If the consent service is unavailable, Google’s ad script stays blocked. Consent collection is configured worldwide, with US privacy choices where applicable. Updated 22 October 2026.
Japanese practice and saved day packs
Saved day-pack choices stay in your browser’s local storage. Use Forget saved pack to remove them. Downloaded files remain on your device until you delete them. Guided practice runs locally. In AI mode, the situation, selected level and conversation messages are sent to OpenAI to generate a response; this application does not save the chat. Provider processing and retention may still apply. Device speech depends on your browser and operating system and may use their online services. Do not enter sensitive information.