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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 04. December 2024
[Chikako Nishikawa] ("I", "my", "me") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit my website [chikakonishikawa.com] (the "Site") or use my services. By using my Site and services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
  1. Information I Collect I may collect and process the following data: • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, etc. • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website. • Usage Data: Information about how you use my website, products, and services. • Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from me and your communication preferences.
  1. How I Use Your Information I use the information I collect in the following ways: • To provide, operate, and maintain my services. • To improve, personalize, and expand my website and services. • To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and sending you updates or marketing communications (with your consent). • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues. • To comply with legal obligations.
  1. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR) Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), I am required to inform you of the legal bases I rely on for processing your personal data. These include: • Consent: I process your data when you provide me with consent to do so, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit an inquiry form. • Contractual Necessity: I may process your data when it is necessary for the performance of a contract with you. • Legal Obligation: I may process your data to comply with legal obligations, such as keeping financial records or responding to a legal request. • Legitimate Interests: I process data based on my legitimate interests, provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
  1. Sharing Your Information I may share your personal information with third parties in the following situations: • With service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processors, hosting providers, or email service providers. • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from government authorities. • In connection with the sale or transfer of business assets. I ensure that any third parties I share your information with are compliant with data protection laws and respect the confidentiality of your information.
  1. Data Retention I will retain your personal information for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When your data is no longer necessary for my purposes, I will securely delete or anonymize it.
  1. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR) Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: • Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. • Rectification: You have the right to request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete. • Erasure: You have the right to request that I erase your personal data, under certain conditions. • Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. • Data Portability: You have the right to request that I transfer the data that I have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions. • Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. To exercise any of these rights, please contact me via the Contact Form.
  1. Security of Your Information I take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
  1. Third-Party Links My Site may contain links to third-party websites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. I have no control over and am not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
  1. International Transfers If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), please be aware that your data may be transferred to countries outside the EEA for processing. I will take all necessary steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
  1. Children's Privacy My Site is not intended for children under the age of 16, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If I become aware that I have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, I will take steps to delete such information.
  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy I may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I am protecting your data.
  1. Contact Me If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal data, please contact me via the Contact Form.
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