SUNNY YOU Yoga Studio (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “the Studio”) establishes this Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) to define how we handle personal information of users in relation to the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as “the Services”).
Article 1 (Personal Information)
“Personal information” refers to the meaning defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. It includes information about a living individual that can identify a specific person from details such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, or other descriptions, as well as data related to appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information such as health insurance identification numbers that alone can identify a specific individual (personal identification information).
Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)
When users register for our services, we may ask for personal information such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver’s license number.
We may also collect transaction records or payment-related information, including personal information, from our business partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad distributors; hereinafter referred to as “Partners”) based on transactions conducted between users and such Partners.
Article 3 (Purposes of Collecting and Using Personal Information)
The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows:
- To provide and operate our services.
- To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification).
- To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns, and information about other services we provide while the user is using our services.
- To contact users as necessary for maintenance, important announcements, or other notifications.
- To identify users who violate the Terms of Service or attempt to use the services for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse service if necessary.
- To allow users to view, update, or delete their registered information and check their usage status.
- To bill users for paid services.
- For purposes incidental to the above.
Article 4 (Changes to the Purpose of Use)
- We will only change the purpose of using personal information if it is reasonably recognized as being related to the original purpose.
- If the purpose of use is changed, we will notify users of the new purpose by a method prescribed by the Studio or publish it on this website.
Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
- Except in the following cases, we will not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the user, except where permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other laws and regulations.
- When it is necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property and obtaining the individual’s consent is difficult.
- When it is particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the sound growth of children, and obtaining the individual’s consent is difficult.
- When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government agency, or a person entrusted by them, to carry out affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the individual’s consent may hinder the execution of such affairs.
- When the following items have been announced or made publicly available in advance, and we have submitted a notification to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
- The inclusion of provision to third parties as a purpose of use
- The data items to be provided to third parties
- The means or methods of provision to third parties
- The possibility for users to request the suspension of provision to third parties
- The method by which such requests will be accepted
- Notwithstanding the above, in the following cases, the recipients of the information are not considered third parties:
- When we outsource all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use.
- When personal information is provided due to business succession resulting from mergers or other reasons.
- When personal information is jointly used with a specific entity, provided that the user has been notified in advance or the information is made easily accessible, including the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of entities jointly using the information, the purpose of use by the users, and the name of the person responsible for managing the information.
Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)
- When a user requests the disclosure of their personal information, we will promptly provide access to it. However, if disclosure falls under any of the following cases, we may withhold all or part of the information. In such cases, we will notify the user of our decision without delay. A fee of 1,000 yen per request will be charged for disclosure.
- When disclosure may harm the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the user or a third party.
- When disclosure may significantly hinder the proper execution of our business operations.
- When disclosure would result in a violation of laws or regulations.
- Notwithstanding the above, information other than personal information, such as browsing history or characteristic information, will generally not be disclosed.
Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)
- If a user’s personal information held by the Studio is incorrect, the user may request correction, addition, or deletion of such information (hereinafter referred to as “correction, etc.”) following the procedures prescribed by the Studio.
- If we determine that a request from a user under the preceding paragraph should be granted, we will promptly make the necessary corrections, additions, or deletions.
- When corrections, etc., are made, or if a decision is made not to make them, we will promptly notify the user of the result.
Article 8 (Suspension of Use, etc., of Personal Information)
- If a user requests the suspension of use or deletion of their personal information (hereinafter referred to as “suspension, etc.”) on the grounds that the information is being used beyond the scope of its intended purpose or was obtained through improper means, we will promptly conduct the necessary investigation.
- Based on the results of the investigation, if we determine that the request should be granted, we will promptly suspend the use or delete the relevant personal information.
- When suspension, etc., is carried out, or if a decision is made not to carry it out, we will promptly notify the user of the result.
- Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs, if suspension, etc., would incur excessive costs or is otherwise difficult, we may take alternative measures necessary to protect the rights and interests of the user.
Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)
- The contents of this Policy may be changed without prior notice to users, except as otherwise provided by laws, regulations, or specific provisions of this Policy.
- Unless otherwise specified by the Studio, the revised Privacy Policy will take effect from the time it is posted on this website.
Article 10 (Contact Information)
For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the following:
Person in Charge: Agasa Hashimoto
Email Address: sunnyyou.yoga@gmail.com