1. Who We Are

This website ("Site") is operated from the United States by the Takao–Fukui project team ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you contact us, we may collect:

• Email address
• Message contents (including any personal information you choose to provide, such as your name, interests, or travel-related inquiries)

You are not required to provide more information than you choose.

b. Server Log Information (Automatically Collected)

Our servers automatically record limited technical information, which may include:

• IP address (which may allow approximate geographic inference)
• Date and time of access
• Pages viewed and exited
• Referring page (if provided by your browser)
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Approximate time spent on pages (derived from access logs)

c. Cookies

We do not use cookies or third-party tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Responding to inquiries and requests you initiate
• Providing information or services you request
• Operating, maintaining, and improving the Site
• Monitoring and protecting Site security
• Complying with applicable legal obligations

4. Data Retention

• Server log data is automatically deleted after 12 months
• Contact emails are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or fulfill related obligations, unless longer retention is required by law

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit permission, when you request to be connected with a company or service aligned with your expressed interests
• With service providers that support website operations, under strict confidentiality obligations
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or security of users or the Site

6. International Data Transfers

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, minimizing data collection and retention significantly reduces risk.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities

Requests may be made by email (see Contact section).

日本の個人情報の取扱いについて（APPI）

取得する個人情報

当方は、以下の情報を取得する場合があります：

• メールアドレス
• お問い合わせ内容に含まれる個人情報
• IPアドレス、閲覧履歴、アクセス日時等のサーバーログ情報

利用目的

• お問い合わせへの対応
• 本サイトの運営・保守・改善
• 不正行為防止および安全管理
• 法令遵守

保存期間

• サーバーログ情報は 12か月後に自動削除 されます
• お問い合わせ情報は必要な期間のみ保存します

第三者提供

当方は、以下の場合を除き、個人情報を第三者に提供しません：

• 本人の同意がある場合
• 法令に基づく場合

国外移転

本サイトは米国で運営されており、個人情報は米国で処理される場合があります。

安全管理措置

当方は、個人情報の漏えい、滅失、毀損を防止するため、合理的な安全管理措置を講じます。

開示・訂正・削除等の請求

個人情報の開示、訂正、削除、利用停止等をご希望の場合は、下記メールアドレスまでご連絡ください。

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

Requests may be submitted via email.

European Union / EEA Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, processing is based on:

• Consent (where applicable)
• Legitimate interests (security, site operation)
• Contractual necessity (responding to your request)
• Legal obligation

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9. Contact

Email: privacy@takao-fukui.com