Last updated: [2025.9.28]

At Atelier Sakai (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you access our website, purchase our products, or participate in our educational programs.

We design all of our data practices with great care, especially because our activities often involve children, schools, and families. We follow internationally recognized privacy standards, including the GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum amount of information necessary to operate our services safely and effectively.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Name and email address (when contacting us)
  • Billing information (when purchasing products)
  • Shipping address (if physical items are sent)
  • Messages or inquiries submitted via contact forms

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and interaction logs
  • Cookies essential for site functionality

We do not collect data that is unnecessary for our operations, and we do not engage in behavioral advertising or invasive tracking.

2. Use of Personal Information

We use your information only for the following purposes:

  • To process purchases or donations
  • To deliver digital or physical products
  • To respond to inquiries
  • To maintain website security and reliability
  • To comply with legal or regulatory requirements

We never sell personal data to third parties.

3. Children’s Privacy

Although our content is created for educational and cultural purposes, we do not directly collect personal information from children.

If we learn that a child under the age of 16 has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.

Schools or educators participating in our programs are responsible for ensuring appropriate parental consent where required.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

When applicable, we process personal data based on:

  • Legitimate interest（website security, communication）
  • Contractual necessity（purchases, delivery）
  • Consent（when users explicitly agree to receive emails）
  • Legal obligation（accounting or tax requirements）

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary.

  • Inquiry emails: 1 year, then securely deleted
  • Purchase-related data: retained only as required by law (e.g., taxation)
  • Server logs: 90 days for security monitoring

After these periods, data is safely destroyed or anonymized.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share data only with trusted service providers necessary for operations, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Shopify Payments)
  • Web hosting providers
  • Shipping partners (if applicable)

These partners are required to follow strong security standards and are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose.

We do not share information with advertisers or data brokers.

7. International Data Transfers

Our servers or service providers may be located outside your home country.

When transferring data, we ensure appropriate safeguards under GDPR, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Additional technical measures (e.g., encryption)

8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Download your data (data portability)
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)

Requests can be made at:

[ksakai33@gmail.com]

9. Cookies

We use cookies only for essential purposes such as:

  • Page navigation
  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Basic analytics to improve the site

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

A detailed Cookie Policy can be provided upon request.

10. Security Measures

We use industry-standard safeguards, including:

  • Encrypted communications (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Secure access control to stored data
  • Regular software and security updates
  • Limited data collection and retention
  • Monitoring for suspicious access attempts

We continuously review and strengthen these measures in response to global cybersecurity trends.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

When updated, the “Last updated” date will be revised.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us:

Email: [ksakai33@gmail.com]

Website: https://en.eigo-kamishibai.com/