Privacy policy

Sakura Milk Jewelry Privacy Policy

Sakura Milk Jewelry (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) collects personal information relating to users (hereinafter referred to as “Users”) when providing the Sakura Milk Jewelry service (hereinafter referred to as “the Service”).

Article 1 (Scope of Application)

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) applies to the acquisition, use, and management of personal information by the Company from Users.

Article 2 (Information Collected)

The Company may collect the following information from Users:

  1. Name

  2. Address

  3. Contact information

  4. Payment-related information such as bank account or payment details

  5. Location information

  6. IP address

  7. URLs accessed and timestamps related to browsing activity

Article 3 (Purpose of Use)

The Company collects and uses personal information for the following purposes:

The Company generally uses order information collected to fulfill orders placed through the website (including processing payment information, arranging shipping, and providing invoices and order confirmations). In addition, such information is used for the following purposes:

  1. To provide and operate the Service

  2. To communicate with customers

  3. To screen orders for potential risk or fraud

  4. To provide information or advertisements related to the Company’s products or services in line with customer preferences

  5. To notify Users of matters necessary for operating the Service

  6. To manage registered customers of the Service

  7. To inform Users of new features or updates to the Service

  8. To send newsletters and direct mail

  9. To analyze advertising effectiveness, conduct market research, and perform marketing activities

  10. To conduct campaigns, promotions, contests, and surveys

  11. To respond to inquiries and provide after-sales support

  12. To develop and improve the Service and related content

  13. To manage order information

  14. To carry out purposes incidental to the above

  15. To use collected device information (particularly IP addresses) to screen for potential risk or fraud, and to improve and optimize the website (for example, by analyzing how customers browse and interact with the site, and by assessing the effectiveness of marketing and advertising campaigns)

Article 4 (Use of Cookies and Sharing of Personal Information)

For the purposes described above, the Company may share Users’ personal information with external service providers. For example, the Company uses Shopify to operate its online store. Information on how Shopify handles personal information can be found at:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

The Company also uses Google Analytics to understand how Users use the website. Information on how Google handles personal information can be found at:
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/

Users may opt out of Google Analytics here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

The Company may collect cookies and similar technologies stored on Users’ devices in order to analyze website usage, deliver advertisements, and improve usability. Cookies may be associated with Users’ personal information and will be managed in accordance with this Policy.

The Company may also provide cookie-related information to third-party data management platforms and obtain browsing history and analysis results collected via cookies. Such information may be linked with Users’ personal data and used for advertising purposes.

Behavioral Targeted Advertising

As described above, the Company may use personal information to provide targeted advertisements or marketing communications that may be of interest to Users. For more information on how targeted advertising works, please visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) educational page:
http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work

Users may opt out of targeted advertising via the following links:

Users may also visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out portal:
http://optout.aboutads.info/

Do Not Track

Please note that the Company does not alter its data collection or usage practices in response to “Do Not Track” signals from web browsers.

Article 5 (Security Measures)

The Company takes necessary measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of collected information and to appropriately manage such information. An overview of security measures includes:

  1. Establishment of basic policies and rules for handling personal information

  2. Clarification of authorized devices and access rights to prevent unauthorized access

  3. Maintaining operating systems and related equipment used for handling personal information in an up-to-date state

Details regarding security measures will be provided without delay upon request.

Article 6 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

  1. The Company will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent, except in the following cases:

    • When required by law

    • When necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property and obtaining consent is difficult

    • When necessary for public health or the sound development of children and obtaining consent is difficult

    • When cooperation is required with national or local government authorities in the execution of legally prescribed duties, and obtaining consent may impede such duties

  2. The following cases shall not be considered provision to a third party:

    • When personal information is provided as part of outsourcing necessary for achieving the intended purpose of use

    • When personal information is transferred due to business succession such as a merger

Article 7 (Joint Use of Personal Information)

The Company may share personal information jointly with specific parties. In such cases, the Company will publicly disclose in advance the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of joint users, the purpose of use, and the party responsible for managing such information.

Article 8 (Changes to This Privacy Policy)

The Company may revise this Policy as necessary to comply with legal requirements or business needs. Any changes will be posted on the website.

Article 9 (Disclosure, Correction, and Suspension Requests)

  1. Users may request the following:

    • Notification of the purpose of use of personal information

    • Disclosure of personal information

    • Correction, addition, or deletion of inaccurate personal information

    • Suspension or deletion of personal information if used beyond its stated purpose or obtained improperly

    • Suspension of provision of personal information to third parties in violation of applicable laws

  2. Requests must specify the type of request and be accompanied by identification documents (such as a driver’s license or health insurance card).

Article 10 (Contact Information)

For inquiries, complaints, or consultations regarding the handling of personal information, please contact us at the address below. Information regarding the personal information handling entity, address, and representative name is available in the Company Information section of the website or will be provided upon request without delay.

Email: info@sakuramilkjewelry.com