1. Introduction
Welcome to May in Tokyo ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
By using our website at mayintokyo.com (the "Site"), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us
- Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials through our third-party authentication provider (Clerk).
- Newsletter subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Contact forms: When you reach out through the contact form, we collect your name, email, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences (such as language and theme settings). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
- Send you newsletters and updates you have opted into
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the user experience
- Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity on our Site
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:
- Service providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate the Site (e.g., Clerk for authentication, hosting providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your information to comply with applicable obligations.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: mayintokyo.com