Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data

Last updated: January 28, 2025

1. Introduction

JapanAIList ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and disclose information about you when you visit our website japanailist.com or use our services.

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name
  • Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence you send to us
  • Business Information: Industry, use case, and business requirements when requesting data licensing

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, and navigation paths
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies: See Section 4 for detailed information about cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Data Licensing: To process data licensing requests and manage licensing agreements
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Website and improve user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your use of our Website. Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our Website (Google Analytics)
  • Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website and services
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business
  • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of others
  • Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure data storage with encryption at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Know: Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Delete: Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Opt-Out: Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Non-Discrimination: Right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@japanailist.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods include:

  • Website Usage Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Contact Information: Until you request deletion or withdraw consent
  • Licensing Data: For the duration of the licensing agreement plus 7 years for legal compliance
  • Communication Records: 3 years for customer service purposes

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website and sending an email notification (if you have provided your email address).

Your continued use of our Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Privacy Email: privacy@japanailist.com
General Email: info@japanailist.com
Location: Tokyo, Japan