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Privacy policy

  1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how data is collected, used, stored and protected by the website (the “Site”) operated by [mizushima-music.com] (the “Operator”), in accordance with Japanese law (the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and related regulations). By using the Site and submitting a contact form, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

  1. Data Controller

The data controller for the Site is:
mizushima-music.com / Mizushima Yasutaka
If you reside in the EU and have queries about your personal data, you may contact us from the contact form.

  1. Data We Collect

We collect or process the following kinds of personal data:
• Contact information (e.g., name, email) submitted via the contact form.
• Device, browser and usage data (e.g., IP address, timestamp, page visited) collected via Google Analytics and Cloudflare.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (analytics cookies).
We do not collect comments or user-generated public content on the site.

  1. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:
• To respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form — legal basis: performance of a contract or your consent.
• To monitor, analyse and improve website usage via Google Analytics — legal basis: legitimate interest of the controller (improving user experience).
• To provide Site security via Cloudflare (DDoS protection, CDN) — legal basis: legitimate interest of the controller (protecting Site integrity).

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and security. Your consent is required for non-essential cookies. When you first visit the Site, you will be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies (for security and functionality) may be set without consent.

  1. Data Sharing and Transfer

We may share your personal data with:
• Service providers acting as data processors (e.g., Cloudflare, Google) under contract and subject to data protection obligations.
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.
Personal data processed via the Site may be transferred to countries outside the EU (for example, U.S.-based data centres of Google or Cloudflare). We ensure appropriate safeguards such as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or standard contractual clauses are in place.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including any legal or reporting obligations. For example, contact form submissions will normally be retained for [insert time-period — e.g., “2 years”], after which we securely delete or anonymise the data.

  1. Your Rights under GDPR

If you are located in the EU, you have the following rights:
• Right of access: you may request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy.
• Right of rectification: you may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right of erasure: you may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to restrict processing: you may ask us to suspend processing while verifying accuracy or legitimacy.
• Right to data portability: you may request your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
• Right to object: you may object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU.

  1. Security

We have implemented technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, pseudonymisation where appropriate, access controls and periodic reviews. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

  1. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn we have collected personal data of a child without verifiable parental consent, we will delete the data.

  1. Changes to the Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The version posted on the Site will always show the date of last update. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact through our contact form.

November 1, 2025

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