Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to nihon-arts.org (the “Site”), the digital catalogue and database of the Pinkowitz Collection. We are committed to protecting your privacy while you explore our collection of Japanese art.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Because our website is a private collection display and does not allow users to create accounts, post comments, or upload content, the information we collect is primarily passive and technical.

A. Analytical & Non-Personal Information

When you visit this site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our site. We use standard web analytics tools to capture data such as:

  • Your IP address (often anonymized).

  • Browser type and version.

  • Pages of our site that you visit.

  • The time and date of your visit.

  • The time spent on those pages.

This data is used solely to understand how visitors find and use our collection, allowing us to improve the site’s performance and user experience. It helps us monitor traffic patterns and resolve technical issues.

B. Personal Information

We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers directly through the website, as we do not offer user registration, comment sections, or public posting capabilities.

3. Technologies We Use

We utilize standard internet technologies to maintain the site’s performance and analyze traffic.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that enable us to track site usage trends and ensure the site loads quickly.

  • Analytical Cookies: These help us distinguish unique users and sessions to gather statistics on site usage.

  • Performance Cookies: These are used to manage site caching and server performance, ensuring pages load efficiently.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function as intended.

Analytics Providers

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to monitor and analyze the use of our service. These services track and report website traffic, allowing us to see which art pieces are most popular and how users navigate the collection.

  • You can opt-out of having your activity available to analytics services by installing browser add-ons designed for that purpose (e.g., the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on).

4. How We Use Your Information

The limited data we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the website.

  • To monitor the usage of our site (e.g., assessing the popularity of specific catalog entries).

  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us (e.g., links to museums, libraries, archives, or references). If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

6. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. As this website is a digital catalogue that does not require user registration, we do not collect or store personally identifiable information (such as names or emails). Consequently, the privacy risks associated with using this Site are minimal. We employ industry-standard security protocols to protect the passive technical data described above. While we are dedicated to maintaining a secure environment, please be aware that internet transmissions always carry inherent risks.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email: [email protected]