Privacy Policy

How we protect and handle your personal information.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you contact us via email or request calendar downloads. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your communications.

We automatically collect certain technical information about your device when you access our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about your usage of our website through standard web technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide and maintain our services, process requests, send technical notices and support messages, respond to your comments and questions, and communicate with you about our services.

We may also use your information to improve your experience, monitor and analyze website usage trends, and detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities and other violations of our terms.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, under appropriate confidentiality agreements.

We may disclose your information when required by law, to protect our rights or property, to protect the safety of our users or others, or in connection with a business transfer or acquisition.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

We regularly review our data collection, storage, and processing practices, but cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When we no longer need your personal information for our stated purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable legal requirements.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.

If you are a resident of the European Union or other jurisdictions with applicable data protection laws, you may have additional rights including the right to data portability, the right to object to processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website and to provide certain functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie preference center.

For more detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including Japan where our company is based. We take steps to ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated privacy policy on this page and updating the effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@paintsoftshade.com or by phone at +81 3-3413-1881.

Effective Date

This privacy policy is effective as of January 1, 2025, and was last updated on January 1, 2025.

Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under data protection laws, we process your personal information based on various legal grounds, including your consent, the necessity to perform a contract with you, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate business interests, balanced against your privacy rights.

Data Protection Officer

For questions specifically related to data protection and privacy matters, you may contact us at privacy@paintsoftshade.com.

Automated Decision Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making processes that would significantly affect you without human intervention. Any automated processing we conduct is limited to basic website functionality and user experience improvements.