Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 17, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Asayama Ichiden Ryu (the "Site," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from asayamaichidenryu.shop (the "Site") or otherwise communicate with us regarding the Site (collectively, the "Services"). For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "you" and "your" refer to users of the Services, whether as customers, website visitors, or others whose information we collect under this policy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The revised policy will be posted on the Site with an updated "Last updated" date. Any significant changes will be communicated as required by applicable law.

How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information

To provide and improve our Services, we collect personal information from various sources. The information we collect depends on your interactions with us.

Information We Collect Directly from You

  • Contact details: Name, email, phone number.
  • Order information: Name, billing and shipping address, payment confirmation, email, and phone number.
  • Account information: Username, password, and security details.
  • Customer support: Any information provided in communications with us.

Certain features of our Services require this information. If you choose not to provide it, some features may not be accessible.

Information We Collect About Your Usage

We may collect data automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • Device and browser information
  • Network connection details
  • IP address
  • Interaction history with our Site

Information We Obtain from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party vendors and service providers, such as:

  • E-commerce platform providers (e.g., Shopify)
  • Payment processors for transaction verification
  • Marketing and analytics services to improve user experience

Any third-party information we collect is handled under this Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Personal Information

  • Providing Products and Services: To process payments, fulfill orders, send notifications, and manage accounts.
  • Marketing and Advertising: To send promotional emails and personalize advertisements.
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or malicious activities.
  • Customer Support and Service Improvement: To communicate with you and enhance our offerings.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and marketing. For more details, see Shopify's Cookie Policy.

You can manage cookie settings through your browser. Note that blocking cookies may impact your experience with our Services.

Our website recognizes the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal to opt out of certain tracking. Learn more at Global Privacy Control.

How We Share Personal Information

We may share personal information in the following cases:

  • With service providers (e.g., payment processing, shipping, IT support).
  • With business partners for advertising and analytics.
  • When required by law or in business transactions (e.g., mergers).

We do not sell personal information for monetary gain. However, we may share data with marketing partners, as defined under applicable laws.

Children's Data

Our Services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If a child has provided us with personal information, a parent or guardian may contact us to request its deletion.

Security and Data Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect your information but cannot guarantee complete security. Data retention varies based on factors such as legal obligations and business needs.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights related to your personal data, including:

  • Access: Request details about the personal information we hold.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your data.
  • Correction: Request updates to inaccurate information.
  • Opt-out: Opt out of targeted advertising and data sharing.
  • Withdraw consent: Where consent is required, revoke it at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

We do not discriminate against users who exercise their rights. We may verify your identity before processing requests.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we process your data, please contact us. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may have the right to escalate your complaint to a relevant data protection authority.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed outside your country. Where necessary, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, for international data transfers.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, please contact us at syamaguchi@kyoto-itsuki.com.

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, we are the data controller unless otherwise stated.