At Authentic Japanese Tattoo Advisor (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European Union clients and relevant U.S. privacy laws. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your information when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our services, we may collect the following types of personal data:
• Personal Identification Information: Your name, email address, and any other contact details you provide when registering or communicating with us.
• Payment Information: We use third-party payment processors and do not store your credit card or banking details. These processors comply with the applicable laws and regulations regarding data protection.
• Communication Information: Information you provide during consultations or through chat, email, or other communication methods.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, and device information collected automatically when you visit our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
• To provide and manage our consulting services, including kanji tattoo design advice and custom kanji creation.
• To process your payment and communicate with you regarding your purchase and consultations.
• To improve and maintain our website’s functionality and performance.
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to law enforcement requests when necessary.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EU Clients)
For clients based in the European Union, we process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is required to fulfill the contract for providing tattoo advisory services.
• Legitimate Interests: We may use your data for business operations, improving our services, or legal compliance.
• Consent: In situations where consent is required by law, such as for sending marketing communications, we will seek your explicit consent.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:
• Service Providers: With third-party service providers (such as payment processors) who assist us in running our business and delivering our services.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose information to relevant authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger or sale, your data may be part of the transferred assets.
5. International Data Transfers
Since we are based in Japan, your data may be transferred and processed outside of the United States or the European Economic Area (EEA). When transferring personal data outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your information.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (For EU Clients)
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights under GDPR:
• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how your data is processed.
• Right to Data Portability: Transfer your data to another service provider.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email address].
8. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data. While we use secure transmission and storage methods, no method is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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Last Updated: 10/20/2024