Privacy and Cookies Policy
Effective Date: September 1, 2024.
At The Japanese Tearoom (hereinafter referred to as "we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency when it comes to how we collect, use, and store your personal data.
This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how we handle your personal information in compliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) in Japan and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users located in the European Union.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
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Name
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Email address
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Information automatically collected via Wix Analytics, including IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
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To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
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To respond to customer inquiries and provide relevant information.
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For marketing purposes, such as sending newsletters (if subscribed).
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To perform analytics using tools such as Wix Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior.
3. Consent and Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information automatically. When you first visit our website, a consent banner will appear allowing you to choose whether you accept or reject the use of cookies. You may modify or withdraw your consent at any time.
Cookies we use include:
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Wix Analytics: For website performance and analytics.
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We may share your personal data with cloud storage providers for securely storing your data. We ensure that all third-party service providers process your personal data in compliance with applicable laws and provide adequate safeguards for data protection.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or until you request that we delete your information. If you request erasure, we will promptly remove your data from our systems unless we are legally required to retain it.
6. Your Rights (EU Residents)
If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
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Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request that we delete your personal data.
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Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
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Right to Object: You may object to certain types of data processing, including marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@thejapanesetearoom.com.
7. International Data Transfers
The personal data that we collect from users in the European Union may be transferred to, and stored in, Japan. The European Commission has determined that Japan ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data under the Adequacy Decision, meaning that your personal data enjoys the same level of protection as it would under the GDPR.
In cases where we transfer personal data to third parties located outside of Japan or the EU, we ensure that these transfers are made in compliance with data protection laws through mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy and Cookies Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at info@thejapanesetearoom.com.