Advertising and Your Data

How We Use Advertising

Zenshin Japanese uses advertising to support our free tier and keep premium prices affordable. We partner with Google AdSense to display ads on our platform.

What Data Google AdSense Collects

When you see ads on Zenshin Japanese, Google AdSense may collect and use the following information:

• Cookie Data: AdSense uses cookies to track your ad interactions and preferences
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
• IP Address: Your approximate location (city/country level) for regional ad targeting
• Ad Interactions: Which ads you view, click, or interact with
• Browsing Behavior: Pages you visit on our site (not other sites)
• Inferred Interests: Based on the content you engage with and sites you visit (across Google's network)

How Your Data Is Used for Ads

Personalized Advertising

Google AdSense uses your data to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests:

• Interest-Based Ads: Ads related to topics you've shown interest in (e.g., language learning, travel, education)
• Remarketing: Ads from sites you've previously visited (not just Zenshin)
• Demographic Targeting: Ads targeted by age range, location, or language

Ad Performance Measurement

Google measures how effective ads are by tracking:

• How many times an ad is shown (impressions)
• How often users click on ads (click-through rate)
• Whether users complete actions after clicking ads (conversions)

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

Your Control Over Advertising

1. Disable Personalized Ads

You have several options to control ad personalization:

2. Cookie Consent

You can manage your cookie preferences on Zenshin Japanese:

• Click the cookie settings button in the footer or your Privacy Settings
• Disable "Marketing" cookies to reduce ad tracking on our site
• Note: You may still see ads, but they will be less personalized

3. Browser Settings

You can also control ads through your browser:

• Block Third-Party Cookies: Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies
• Use Privacy Mode: Incognito/Private browsing limits tracking
• Ad Blockers: Browser extensions can block ads entirely (but may affect site functionality)

Alternative: Go Premium

Google's Privacy Policies

For more information about how Google uses data for advertising:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google Uses Data for Advertising
• How Google Uses Data from Sites That Use Their Services

Questions?

If you have questions about advertising or data use, please contact us or review our Privacy Policy.