Privacy Policy

Sakura Photo Studio (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of personal information provided by users through the services offered on this website (hereinafter referred to as “the Services”).

Article 1 (Personal Information)

“Personal information” refers to “personal information” as defined in the Personal Information Protection Act, and means information about living individuals that can identify specific individuals by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, or other descriptions contained in such information, as well as data related to physical features, fingerprints, voiceprints, and health insurance ID numbers that can identify specific individuals from such information alone (personal identification information).

Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)

When users register to use our services, we may ask them to provide personal information such as their name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, driver's license number, etc. Additionally, we may collect transaction records or payment-related information containing personal information of users from our business partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad distribution partners, etc.) that were generated in transactions between users and such business partners.

Article 3 (Purpose 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 inquiries from users (including verification of identity)
To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns, etc. of services currently being used by users, as well as other services provided by us
To contact users as necessary for maintenance, important notices, etc.
To identify users who violate the Terms of Use or attempt to use the services for improper or unjust purposes, and to refuse their use of the services
To allow users to view, change, or delete their registered information, and to view their usage status
To bill users for paid services
For purposes incidental to the above purposes

Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)

The Company may change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably deemed to be related to the original purpose of use.
In the event of any change in the purpose of use, we will notify users of the changed purpose by the method specified by us or by posting it on this website.

Article 5 (Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties)

We will not disclose personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the user, except in the following cases. However, this does not apply in cases permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations.
1. When it is necessary to protect the life, body, or property of a person and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
2. When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the sound development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
3. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, local public entity, or an entity commissioned by such an entity in the performance of duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the consent of the individual may hinder the performance of such duties
4. When the following matters have been notified or disclosed in advance, and the Company has filed a report with the Personal Information Protection Commission
  1. Inclusion of provision to third parties in the purpose of use
  2. Items of data to be provided to third parties
  3. Means or methods of provision to third parties
  4. Suspension of provision of personal information to third parties at the request of the individual
  5. Method of accepting requests from individuals
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the following cases shall not be deemed to be provision to third parties.
1. When the Company entrusts the handling of personal information in whole or in part to a third party within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
2. When personal information is provided due to a merger or other reasons resulting in the succession of business
3. When personal information is used jointly with specific parties, provided that the purpose of use, the items of personal information to be used jointly, the scope of parties using the information jointly, the purpose of use by such parties, and the name or title of the person responsible for managing the personal information are notified to the individual in advance or made readily available to the individual

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

When requested by an individual to disclose their personal information, the Company shall disclose such information to the individual without delay.However, if disclosure would result in any of the following, we may not disclose all or part of the information, and in such cases, we will notify the individual without delay. Please note that a handling fee of 1,000 yen per request will be charged for the disclosure of personal information.
1. When there is a risk of harm to the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the individual or a third party
2. When there is a risk of significant hindrance to the proper conduct of our business
3. When it would otherwise violate laws and regulations
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, we will not disclose information other than personal information, such as usage history and characteristics, in principle.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

Users may request that we correct, add, or delete (hereinafter referred to as “correction, etc.”) their personal information held by us if they believe that such information is incorrect.
If we determine that it is necessary to comply with the request made by the user under the preceding paragraph, we shall promptly make the correction, etc. of the personal information.
If we make a correction, etc. based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or if we decide not to make a correction, etc., we shall promptly notify the user of such decision.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information, etc.)

If a user requests the suspension or deletion (hereinafter referred to as “suspension, etc.”) of the use of personal information on the grounds that such personal information is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use or was obtained by improper means, the Company shall promptly conduct the necessary investigation.
Based on the results of the investigation referred to in the preceding paragraph, if the Company determines that it is necessary to comply with the request, the Company shall promptly suspend the use of the personal information.
If we suspend the use of personal information in accordance with the preceding paragraph, or if we decide not to suspend the use of personal information, we will notify the user without delay.
Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if suspending the use of personal information would incur substantial costs or if it is otherwise difficult to suspend the use of personal information, and if we can take alternative measures necessary to protect the rights and interests of the user, we will take such alternative measures.

Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

The content of this Policy may be changed without notice to users, except as otherwise provided by law or this Policy.
Unless otherwise specified by us, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect upon posting on this website.

Article 10 (Contact Information)

For any inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact the following:

Address: The Hague, Zuid Holland, The Netherlands

Website Name: Sakura Photo Studio

Operator Name: Kawakami Shin

Email Address: info@sakuraphoto.nl