Effective Date: Jan 9, 2026
yamaneco Inc. (“we”, “our”, or “the Company”) is committed to appropriately handling and protecting the personal information and personal data of individuals who use our website (https://www.yamaneco.co.jp/, the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, and manage personal information in connection with the Site.
1．Scope of This Policy
This Policy applies to the handling of personal information collected by the Company from users of the Site and individuals who contact us through our inquiry form (“Users”).
2．Definitions
Unless otherwise specified in this Policy, terms used herein shall have the meanings defined in Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of 2003, including subsequent amendments; the “APPI”).
3．Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use the Site.
(1) Information Provided by Users
・Name
・Email address
・Inquiry message or other information voluntarily submitted by the User
(2) Information Collected Automatically
・IP address
・Browser and device information
・Access logs (pages viewed, timestamps, etc.)
・Cookie identifiers
・Behavioral and usage data collected via Google Analytics
4．Purposes of Use
We use personal information within the scope of the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide necessary communications
- To verify the identity of Users where necessary
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- To deliver behaviorally targeted advertisements using advertising service providers such as Google and Yahoo
- To analyze attributes, preferences, and behavioral history obtained by the Company for understanding Users’ interests and preferences
5．Compliance with Laws and Regulations
We comply with the APPI and all applicable laws, regulations, and related guidelines.
6．Security Measures
We take necessary and appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access, leakage, loss, or damage of personal data, including:
・Establishment of basic internal policies
・Technical security measures such as access control, appropriate configuration of external services, and encryption using SSL and similar technologies
・Physical security measures, including restrictions on entry to areas handling personal data and limitations on the transport of electronic media
・Organizational security measures, including designation of responsible personnel and periodic review of security practices
・Human security measures, including internal confidentiality rules and employee training
7．Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
We do not provide personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
- With the User’s prior consent
- When personal information is entrusted to external contractors within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes of use
- When required by law
- When necessary to protect life, body, or property and obtaining consent is difficult
- When cooperating with national or local government authorities is required by law
- When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound development of children, and obtaining the User’s consent is difficult
- When personal information is provided in connection with the succession of business due to merger or other corporate reorganization
8．Management of Contractors
We establish internal rules and enter into confidentiality agreements or equivalent arrangements with employees and external service providers who handle personal data, and we appropriately supervise such parties to ensure necessary and proper security measures are implemented.
9．Requests for Disclosure and Other Rights
Users have the right to request the following with respect to their personal information:
• Notification of purposes of use
• Disclosure
• Correction, addition, or deletion
• Suspension of use or suspension of provision to third parties
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the contact information listed in Section 12.
We will respond within a reasonable scope and in accordance with applicable laws after verifying the User’s identity.
Please note that, for each request for disclosure of personal information, notification of purposes of use, or disclosure of records of provision to third parties, a handling fee of JPY 700 per request will be charged in advance.
Additional actual costs may be charged where necessary.
10．Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
(1) Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and to understand usage of the Site.
(2) Google Analytics
To understand how Users access and use the Site, we use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC.
Google Analytics uses cookies issued by the Company to collect, record, and analyze Users’ access history to the Site.
We receive analytical results from Google LLC and use them for access analysis.
The data collected by Google Analytics is collected anonymously and does not identify individuals.
Such data is managed in accordance with Google LLC’s Privacy Policy.
Please refer to the following page for details:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
(3) User Controls
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.
Google Analytics tracking may also be disabled using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
For details, please refer to your browser settings or the following page provided by Google LLC:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
11．Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy as necessary.
For significant changes, we will provide notice in a clear manner on the Site.
The revised Policy becomes effective upon publication on the Site.
12．Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the handling of personal data or this Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@yamaneco.io
13．Company Information
Company Name: yamaneco Inc.
Address: VORT Shibuya Dogenzaka II 9F, 5-2 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0044, Japan
Representative: Jean-Baptiste Vasseur, Representative Director