Translation guide
The English term 'privacy policy' refers to a legal document or statement that explains how an organization collects, uses, and manages a user's data. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is プライバシーポリシー, a direct loanword. Other terms like 個人情報保護方針 are more formal and used in legal or corporate contexts.
privacy policy
Most common term, used on websites and apps.
The most common way to refer to a privacy policy, used on websites, apps, and general business contexts.
This is the direct loanword from English and is widely understood. It is the standard term used on most Japanese websites and apps.
Please check our site's privacy policy.
A more formal and descriptive term, often used in official documents or corporate policies. It literally means 'personal information protection policy'.
We have revised our privacy policy.
A less common, more explanatory phrase meaning 'policy regarding privacy'. It might be used in contexts where the direct loanword is avoided.
It is necessary to clearly state the policy regarding privacy.