Privacy Policy
Welcome to BeART World JOURNAL — your gateway to stories celebrating Japanese culture, traditions, and creators. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our content and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
When you access or use our website, we may collect:
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Personal Information:
Your name, email address, or any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, subscriptions, or contact requests. -
Usage Information:
Data about your interaction with our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior.
We collect this information to improve user experience, respond to your messages, and deliver relevant cultural content.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Provide and improve our content, website performance, and user experience
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Communicate with you about new stories, updates, or inquiries you’ve submitted
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Understand reader interests and trends to better serve our community
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Comply with applicable legal requirements
We do not use your information for commercial transactions or e-commerce purposes.
Sharing & Disclosure
We only share your personal information in limited situations:
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With trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting or email newsletter tools)
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If required by law, regulation, or legal process
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In the event of a reorganization or transfer related to the BeART World JOURNAL platform
We do not sell your personal data.
Data Security
We use industry-standard practices to help protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
These include:
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Secure hosting environments
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Data encryption where applicable
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Internal policies and training on responsible data handling
Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by the Japanese Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).
Children’s Privacy
BeART World JOURNAL is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at info@beart.world and we will take appropriate steps.
Limitation of Liability
While we take every reasonable measure to protect your information, no digital system is completely secure.
By using our website, you accept the inherent risks of online interaction.
Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Email: info@beart.world
By continuing to use our website, you confirm that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.
Thank you for being part of the BeART World JOURNAL community.