Uchiwa Ota-ya

Privacy Policy At Uchiwa Ota-ya, we request only the minimum necessary personal information from our users to ensure a safe and secure experience. We take the utmost care to protect the personal information provided to us. Our approach to personal information protection is as follows: ■ Personal information registered by individual members, organizations, or companies will be used solely for the development and provision of advanced features and services on Uchiwa Ota-ya, and will be handled with the utmost care to ensure privacy. ■ This privacy policy applies only to the services provided directly by Uchiwa Ota-ya. (See Section 1 below for the scope.) ■ Except as expressly stated in this policy, personal information will not be used for any other purposes. (See Section 2 below.) ■ Except as expressly stated in this policy, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party. (See Section 2 below.) ■ We will regularly manage personal information appropriately as defined in this policy. ■ Uchiwa Ota-ya reserves the right to modify this privacy policy without prior user consent. Any changes to the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information will be publicly announced on our website and reflected in this policy so that users are informed accordingly. 1. Scope of the Privacy Policy of Uchiwa Ota-ya ■ This privacy policy applies to users of services provided directly by Uchiwa Ota-ya. ■ Personal information collected while using Uchiwa Ota-ya services will be managed in accordance with this policy. ■ This policy applies only to services directly operated by Uchiwa Ota-ya, and does not extend to services provided by external organizations or companies linked via our website. ■ The use of Uchiwa Ota-ya's services is at the sole responsibility of the user. ■ Uchiwa Ota-ya bears no responsibility for any damages arising from the use of information obtained through external websites linked from our homepage or associated pages. 2. Collection and Use of Personal Information on Uchiwa Ota-ya In order to develop and provide advanced features and services, Uchiwa Ota-ya requires some personal information from users. ■ Shop ID and password must be managed by the user at their own responsibility. - We recommend changing passwords regularly and avoiding easily guessable information such as names, birthdates, or phone numbers. - Do not share, lend, or transfer your password to anyone, including friends or acquaintances. - Do not include passwords in inquiries or on our website's Q&A sections. ■ Collected personal information will only be used as necessary to provide Uchiwa Ota-ya's services and will not be disclosed to any third party except in the following cases: ■ When the member has given consent: - To send an email requesting consent for the use of personal information. - To disclose necessary information to companies under a confidentiality agreement (e.g., contractors). - To send promotional emails or direct mail on behalf of Uchiwa Ota-ya or its business partners. - When a member's actions violate the policies, notices, or terms of use of Uchiwa Ota-ya, and it is deemed necessary to protect the rights or property of other members, third parties, or Uchiwa Ota-ya. - When disclosure is required by a court or administrative order, or is necessary for criminal investigation, the prevention or resolution of rights violations, or other legally equivalent reasons. ■ Members agree in advance to the use of their personal information as described above and shall not object to such use. ■ Uchiwa Ota-ya may also share personal information with its business partners in the following cases: - When offering special services to members for legitimate business reasons. In such cases, prior consent will be obtained from the member before sharing any information. - When creating statistical data, conducting market research, or performing data analysis. Only anonymized data that cannot identify specific individuals will be shared. 3. Contact Information If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us through the inquiry form.