1) Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website, sign up to our email list, or purchase our digital products and courses. Our website is hosted on Squarespace, and some data may be processed through Squarespace and the third‑party services we use to run the site, process payments, deliver products, and analyze site performance.

2) Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:

A) Information you provide

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number if provided)

• Billing details (billing address and purchase information)

• Account details (if you create a login to access course content)

• Support communications (messages you send us)

B) Information collected automatically

• Device and browser data (IP address, device type, operating system, browser type)

• Usage data (pages viewed, time on page, referral source, clicks)

• Approximate location (based on IP address)

C) Payment information

• Payments are processed by third‑party payment processors available through Squarespace and/or its payment partners. We do not store your full credit card number. The payment processor handles card processing in accordance with their policies.

3) How we use your information
We use your information to:

• Deliver your course access and digital downloads

• Process purchases and provide receipts/transaction confirmations

• Provide support and respond to inquiries

• Send operational emails (access instructions, updates related to your purchase)

• Send marketing emails if you opt in (you can unsubscribe anytime)

• Improve our website, content, and customer experience

• Protect against fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access

• Comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, and recordkeeping)

4) How we share your information
We may share information with trusted vendors only as needed to operate the business, such as:

• Website hosting and commerce (Squarespace)

• Payment processors (used to complete purchases)

• Email service providers (newsletters and customer communications)

• Analytics providers (site performance and traffic measurement)

• Customer support tools (if used)

• We may also share information if required to comply with law, enforce our terms, protect rights/safety, or during a business transfer (e.g., merger or asset sale)

• We do not sell your personal information in the ordinary sense of “selling data for money.”

5) Cookies and analytics
We (and service providers like Squarespace) may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep the site functioning properly

• Remember preferences

• Understand traffic and usage patterns

• Measure marketing effectiveness

• You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain site features. Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals; our site may not respond to all such signals.

6) Email and marketing
If you opt in, we may send emails about:

• Course/product information you requested

• Updates, resources, and offers

• You can unsubscribe using the link in any email. Even if you unsubscribe from marketing, you may still receive transactional emails related to purchases (e.g., receipts and access instructions).

7) Digital products and course access
If you purchase an e‑book or course, we use your information to:

• Confirm your order

• Deliver the digital product and/or provide course access

• Prevent unauthorized sharing or misuse of access

8) Data retention
We keep your information only as long as needed to:

• Provide the products/services you purchased

• Maintain business records for legal, tax, or accounting purposes

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

9) Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion (where applicable)

• Object to or restrict certain processing

• Withdraw consent (for example, marketing email opt‑in)

• To make a request, contact us at micky@japanlifecoach.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

California notice: California residents may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion, subject to exceptions.

EU/UK notice: If you are in the EU/UK/EEA, you may have rights under GDPR/UK GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

10) Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11) International visitors
If you access our site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your location.

12) Children’s privacy
Our website and products are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us so we can delete it.

13) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above reflects the latest version. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.