Privacy policy

Privacy Policy (Draft for Marushinhonke Co., Ltd.)

Last updated: [Insert Date]

Marushinhonke Co., Ltd. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
 This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or purchase from our website, regardless of where you are located.

This Policy applies to all users worldwide, including those in the EU/EEA, the United Kingdom, the United States (including California residents), and other regions.

 

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you use our website or services:

  • Identity and contact information (e.g., name, address, email, phone number)

  • Order information (purchase history, payment details processed securely by third-party providers)

  • Account information (login details, preferences, newsletter subscriptions)

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, cookies)

  • Communication data (inquiries, feedback, correspondence)

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years old in the US or 16 years old in the EU.

 

 

2. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA/UK Users)

We process personal data under the following legal bases (GDPR Article 6):

  • To perform a contract (e.g., to fulfill your order)

  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting requirements)

  • For our legitimate interests (e.g., website improvement, fraud prevention, marketing)

  • With your consent (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions or non-essential cookies)

 

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and deliver your orders

  • To provide customer support and respond to inquiries

  • To send you information about our products, services, promotions, and events (if you have opted in)

  • To conduct analytics and improve our website and services

  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

We will not use your personal data for purposes other than those stated, unless we obtain your consent.

 

 

4. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., shipping companies, payment processors, IT service providers) solely for the purposes described above.

Since our company is located in Japan, your personal data may be transferred and stored outside your country of residence. For EU/EEA/UK users, these transfers are based on the European Commission’s adequacy decision for Japan or other appropriate safeguards.

We do not sell your personal data.
 For California residents: we do not “sell” or “share” your personal information under the definitions of the CCPA/CPRA.

 

 

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Order and transaction data: retained for [10 years] in accordance with tax and legal obligations

  • Marketing and newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Technical and analytics data: retained for a limited period necessary to fulfill the purposes described

 

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential site functions (e.g., shopping cart, checkout)

  • Collect analytics to improve our website performance

  • Provide personalized content and marketing (with your consent, where required)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie banner. Refusing cookies may limit certain website functionality.

 

 

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

EU/EEA/UK users (GDPR):

  • Right to access, rectify, and erase your data

  • Right to restrict or object to processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

California residents (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it

  • Right to request deletion of your data

  • Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your data

  • Right to limit use of sensitive personal information

  • Right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

 

 

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.

 

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly, and significant changes will be communicated through our website.

 

 

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Marushinhonke Co., Ltd.
 1466-1 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arida-gun, WAKAYAMA 643-0004 JAPAN]
 Email: info@marushinhonke.com
 Phone: +81-(0)739-25-5599
 Privacy Officer / Data Protection Contact