Introduction
StepWiseJapan (hereinafter "this site") takes the protection of personal information seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how this site handles personal information.
1. Collection of Personal Information
This site may collect personal information in the following ways:
- Information provided through contact forms
- Information provided when subscribing to email updates
- Registration information when joining programmes
- Data collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies
- Access logs, device information, and click behaviour
2. Purpose of Use
Collected personal information is used for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries
- Analysis for service improvement
- Communicating with programme participants
- Providing site functionality
- Responding to legal requirements
3. Third-Party Sharing
This site will not provide personal information to third parties except as permitted by law. However, this does not apply where the user has given explicit consent.
4. Security Measures
This site implements appropriate security measures to protect personal information. However, complete security of internet communications cannot be guaranteed.
5. Your Rights
Users have the following rights regarding their personal information:
- Right of access: to confirm the personal information held
- Right of rectification: to correct inaccurate information
- Right of erasure: to request deletion of personal information
- Right to data portability: to receive and transfer personal information
- Right to object: to object to certain types of processing
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This site uses cookies to improve user experience. Users can manage cookies through their browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
7. Children's Data
This site does not intentionally collect information from children under the age of 13. Parents and guardians who have concerns about their child's personal information should contact this site.
8. External Links
This site may contain links to external websites. This site is not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
9. Data Retention
Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or as required by law. It is then appropriately deleted or anonymised.
10. International Data Transfers
Where this site's services are provided across multiple countries, personal information may be processed across borders. Appropriate measures are implemented to ensure user data protection.
11. GDPR Compliance
This site complies with the requirements of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal information is processed only on a lawful basis.
12. California Privacy Law
Users in California may be entitled to additional privacy rights provided by this site. Please contact us for more details.
13. Policy Changes
This site reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Users will be notified of any significant changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding privacy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@stepwise-japan.local
- Phone: +44-20-7946-0958
- A, Regency Food and Wine, 10 Regency St, London SW1P 2EB, UK
15. Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective from 1 May 2026.