Privacy Policy

This privacy policy outlines how Gourmet Bunka Publishing collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users of our site and this service. This policy applies to the online platform and all products and services offered by Gourmet Bunka Publishing.

We may collect personal identification information from users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to a newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our online platform. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name and contact information. We will collect personal identification information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain site related activities.

We may collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with our site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about users means of connection to our online platform, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Our online platform may use "cookies" to enhance user experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly.

How We Use Collected Information

Gourmet Bunka Publishing collects and uses users' personal information for the following purposes: To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently. To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our online platform. To improve our site: We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services. To run a promotion, contest, survey or other site feature. To send users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them. To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send user information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If user decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the user would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Personal Data

Our legal basis for processing your personal data includes: The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract. The processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject. The processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by Gourmet Bunka Publishing or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child. Our legitimate interests include operating and improving our services, understanding user behavior, and communicating with users. With your consent, where applicable.

How We Protect Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

Personal data collected by Gourmet Bunka Publishing is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our online platform.

Your Data Protection Rights (e.g., GDPR)

Depending on your location and applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include the right to: Access your personal data. Request correction of the personal data that we hold about you. Request erasure of your personal data. Object to processing of your personal data. Request restriction of processing your personal data. Request the transfer of your personal data to you or to a third party. Withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data. You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the information provided below.

International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction. Gourmet Bunka Publishing is located in Japan. By using this service, you understand that your information may be transferred to our facilities and those third parties with whom we share it as described in this policy. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy and no transfer of your personal data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our online platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under age 16 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Gourmet Bunka Publishing has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us:

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