Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how KINSARYU LIBRARY (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our mailing list, participate in our online courses, or engage in our online community. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information when you interact with our website:

Email Address: When you subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates, newsletters, or notifications about our articles, programs, and offers, we collect your email address.
Payment Information: When you purchase our paid online classes, we collect payment information, including credit card details and billing address, through third-party payment processors.
Community Participation: If you join our online community or forums, we may collect personal information such as your username, profile information, and activity within the community.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our site, analyze site usage, and personalize content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Sending Newsletters and Updates: To send you emails with the latest articles, updates, and notifications about our programs or services, as well as promotional material.
Processing Payments: To process payments for online courses or other paid services that you purchase through our site.
Providing Services: To deliver the online classes, programs, and content you have purchased or subscribed to, and to communicate with you regarding your participation in those services.
Managing the Online Community: To facilitate communication and interaction within our online community, forums, or groups where readers can exchange information and discuss topics of interest.
Improving User Experience: To improve the website’s functionality, enhance your browsing experience, and offer personalized content based on your interests and usage patterns.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to perform functions such as:

Payment Processors: We use third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, PayPal, etc.) to handle financial transactions. These processors will collect your payment information to complete the transaction and comply with their own privacy policies.
Email Marketing Services: We may use third-party email marketing platforms (such as Teachable, ConvertKit, Wix etc.) to manage our email campaigns and communications with you.
Service Providers: We may share your information with other third-party service providers who assist us with the operation of our website, such as website hosting, technical support, and marketing services.

These third parties are required to use your information solely to provide the services requested and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal data.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide to us from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing data is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Update: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections or updates to that information.
Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.
Request Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to applicable laws and our retention policies.
Opt-out of Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of the website may not function properly without cookies.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

8. International Transfers

Your personal information may be stored and processed in countries other than your own. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@yanagihara.co.jp
Phone: +81-(0)3-3582-0707
Address: Yanagihara Cooking School #107-0052 1-7-4 Akasaka Minatoku Tokyo