four.jisho.org (Jisho, we) privacy policy

Last updated: April 30, 2025

Information collected from anonymous access to the site:

  • Web server logs, such as page URL, search keywords, user agent, and IP address, for abuse prevention purposes and analytics. When used for analytics the IP address is anonymized. Web server logs are generally kept no longer than 30 days, but might be kept longer in the case of abuse.
  • Searches are stored in a site search history for the purpose of understanding how the site is used. This is completely anonymous and is not tied to a user, IP address, or other identifiable information. Long searches that break down into multiple words is not stored in the site search history.

If you sign up for an account we will store the following information tied to your account:

  • Email address
  • Encrypted password
  • Search history
  • Bookmarks

Jisho stores the following mandatory cookies as needed for the site to function.

  • _jisho4_session: Needed for security purposes.
  • remember_user_token: Needed for login functionality.

Jisho does not share or sell information we have collected with any third parties.

When you sign up for an account we use Cloudflare Turnstile to verify that you are a human.

We take care to use best practices to keep your information secure, but bear in mind that no system can be completely secure.

By using Jisho you agree to transfer your information to servers located in Canada.

We may change this privacy policy at any time. By using the site you agree to the policy as stated on this page at such time.