1. Scope
This Privacy Policy describes how Yakamichi (“Yakamichi,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) handles personal information collected through this website, including information provided when a visitor submits an inquiry, communicates with us, or interacts with website functionality.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly, such as your name, business or organization, email address, service interest, message content, and other information you voluntarily include in a consultation request or correspondence.
Our hosting, security, or analytics infrastructure may also process technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, approximate location derived from IP address, timestamps, and website interaction data.
3. How We Use Information
We may use information to respond to inquiries; evaluate potential engagements; provide requested information; operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website; prevent abuse or fraud; comply with legal obligations; and protect Yakamichi, our clients, users, and systems.
Submitting an inquiry does not create a client, advisory, fiduciary, confidential, or other professional relationship unless Yakamichi separately agrees to such a relationship in writing.
4. How Information May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Information may be disclosed to service providers that support website hosting, communications, security, analytics, or business operations, subject to appropriate contractual or operational safeguards. We may also disclose information where required by law, legal process, or to protect legitimate rights and security interests.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for website operation and, where enabled, optional analytics or functionality. See our Cookie Policy for more information and available controls.
6. Security
Yakamichi uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect information. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and visitors should avoid submitting highly sensitive, classified, privileged, or regulated information through a general website inquiry form.
7. Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, meeting security requirements, and complying with applicable legal obligations. Retention periods may vary according to the nature and context of the information.
8. Your Choices and Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights concerning access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, or withdrawal of consent. These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal exceptions. Requests may be sent to info@yakamichi.com.
9. International Visitors
Yakamichi may operate, engage service providers, or process information across more than one jurisdiction. Where personal information is transferred internationally, we seek to use safeguards appropriate to the circumstances and applicable law.
10. Third-Party Websites
The website may contain links to third-party sites. Yakamichi does not control and is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third-party websites. Their policies apply when you visit them.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, services, legal requirements, or operational practices. The “Last updated” date identifies the latest revision.
12. Contact
Privacy questions or requests may be directed to info@yakamichi.com. General inquiries may also be submitted through the Contact page.