Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 October 2025

This website (hereinafter referred to as “this site”: https://www.en.ikuo-photo.com/) establishes the following Privacy Policy (Personal Information Protection Policy) to ensure the appropriate handling of users’ personal information.

1. Scope of Application

This policy applies to the handling of users’ personal information and equivalent information within the services provided on this site (including blogs, galleries, enquiries, etc.).

2. Information to be obtained

This site may collect the following information.

• Contact form: Your name, email address, message

• Comment feature (when used): Name, email address, IP address, browser information

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Browsing history, device information, referring URL, etc.

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Browsing history, device information, referring URL, etc.

• Access Analytics Tool (When in Use): Traffic Data (Anonymized IP addresses, etc.)

3. Purpose of Use

The information obtained will be used for the following purposes.

• To respond to inquiries and for necessary communications

• To prevent spam and unauthorized access, and for secure operation

• To improve site quality and analyze usage patterns

• To address violations of laws, regulations, or terms of service

4. Legal Basis and Use by Minors

This site handles personal information appropriately in accordance with Japan’s Personal Information Protection Act. When used by residents of the EU/EEA, it relies on legal bases under the GDPR such as consent or legitimate interests. We do not intentionally collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13.

5. About Cookies and Similar Technologies

This site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance convenience and analyze access. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

6. Web Analytics Tool

This site may use Google Analytics provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect traffic data. For details on data collection and processing, please refer to Google’s policies. Users can disable data collection using tools such as the [Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on].

7. External Communication, Third-Party Provision, and Business Outsourcing

This site will not provide personal information to third parties without the individual’s consent, except where permitted by law. When outsourcing operations, maintenance, email distribution, etc., to external contractors, we will ensure appropriate management and supervision. The handling of personal information on external sites linked from this site (e.g., PIXTA) follows the policies of their respective operators.

8. Retention Period for Personal Data

We will retain data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected and will delete it using appropriate methods once it is no longer required (except where otherwise required by law).

9. Security Management Measures

This site implements reasonable security measures, including access control, CMS and plugin updates, and SSL/TLS encryption, to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of personal information.

10. User Rights

Users may request disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, or suspension of use of their personal information held by this site. We will respond promptly within reasonable limits.

11. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

This site complies with applicable Japanese laws (including the Personal Information Protection Act) and related guidelines, and strives for continuous review and improvement.

12. Revision of This Policy

We may revise the content without prior notice. Important changes will be announced on this site. Revised policies take effect upon publication.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding this policy, please contact us at the address below.

• Manager: Ikuo Hashimoto

• Contact Email Address: info@ikuo-photo.com