Privacy Policy

Bridge-Hobby  ("we," "us," or "our") , a company registered in Japan, operates the website bridge-hobby.com  for informational purposes. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website.

By using bridge-hobby.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

As an informational website, we collect limited personal information. The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Information: If you contact us (e.g., via a contact form or email), we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
• Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable data, such as browser type, device type, IP address, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Website) through cookies or similar technologies.
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, such as remembering your preferences or analyzing Website usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
• To improve the functionality and content of bridge-hobby.com.
• To analyze Website usage and performance (e.g., via analytics tools).
• To comply with legal obligations under Japanese law, such as the APPI.

We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those specified in this Privacy Policy without your prior consent.

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

• With Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website analytics or hosting services) who assist in operating the Website, provided they comply with APPI and maintain confidentiality.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Bridge-Hobby or others.

We store personal information securely and take reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Personal information is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Under the APPI, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to the use of your personal information for specific purposes, such as direct marketing (not applicable for this Website).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on bridge-hobby.com. Cookies may collect non-personal information, such as your IP address or browsing behavior, to analyze Website performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the Website.

Bridge-Hobby may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Bridge-Hobby

171-0068 Tokyo, Nerima-Ku, 7-17-5 Oizumigakuen

or 

Info@Bridge-Hobby.com

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised "Last Updated" date. Please review this page periodically for changes.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be resolved exclusively in the district court of Tokyo, Japan.

This Privacy Policy is provided in English.