APPI Privacy Policy
🔒 APPI Privacy Policy (Japan)
Last updated: {{ November }} {{ 25 }}, {{ 2025 }}
This APPI Privacy Policy explains how KT1TUT.com (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information of customers located in Japan, in compliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).
By accessing our website or purchasing from KT1TUT.com, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
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📌 1. Personal Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information as defined under APPI:
A. Information Provided by You
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Shipping address
• Billing address
• Order details
• Messages sent through contact forms
B. Automatically Collected Data
• IP address
• Device information
• Browser type
• Pages viewed
• Cookies & tracking identifiers
• Geographic location (approximate)
• Session data
C. Payment Information
Processed securely by Shopify Payments or other PCI-compliant providers.
We do not store full credit card numbers.
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📌 2. Purpose of Use (Required by APPI)
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
• Process and ship your orders
• Provide customer support
• Contact you regarding your account or purchases
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Prevent fraud or unauthorized transactions
• Send marketing emails (only with your consent)
• Analyze website activity and customer behavior
• Maintain records for legal and tax obligations
We will not use your information for any purpose beyond what is listed here without your explicit permission, unless permitted under APPI.
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📌 3. Provision of Personal Data to Third Parties
We may share your information with trusted third parties for operational purposes:
• Shopify (e-commerce provider)
• Payment processors
• Shipping carriers
• Email/SMS marketing services
• Analytics & advertising partners
We do NOT sell your personal data to any third party.
Personal data will only be provided to third parties if:
• You give consent
• It is required by law
• It is necessary to protect life, health, or property
• It is necessary for public safety
• It is needed for outsourcing business operations
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📌 4. Joint Use of Personal Data
In some cases, we may jointly use personal data with service providers to perform business operations safely and effectively under strict confidentiality obligations.
Examples include:
• Logistics companies
• Customer support platforms
• Cloud hosting services
We ensure all partners comply with APPI requirements.
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📌 5. Transfer of Personal Data Outside Japan
Your personal data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside Japan, including in:
• The United States
• Canada
• Singapore
• Europe
When transferring personal data internationally, we ensure protection through:
• Standardized contractual clauses
• Providers certified under adequate data protection standards
• Inclusion of APPI-compliant safeguards
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📌 6. Data Security Measures
We implement strict security measures to protect your personal information:
• SSL encryption
• Secure Shopify infrastructure
• Access controls
• Fraud prevention tools
• Continuous security monitoring
No method is 100% secure, but we take all reasonable steps required by APPI to protect your data.
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📌 7. Customer Rights Under APPI
If you are a user located in Japan, you have the following rights:
✔ Right to Request Disclosure
You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
✔ Right to Request Correction
You may request corrections if your information is inaccurate or incomplete.
✔ Right to Request Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information.
✔ Right to Request Cessation of Use
You may request that we stop using or processing your personal data.
✔ Right to Request Cessation of Third-Party Sharing
You may request that we stop providing your information to third parties.
To exercise your rights, contact us:
📧 privacy@kt1tut.com
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📌 8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for:
• Essential website functions
• Saving customer preferences
• Analytics
• Advertisement and retargeting
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
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📌 9. Retention Period
We retain your personal information only for the period necessary to:
• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy
• Meet legal and accounting obligations
• Resolve disputes
You may request deletion at any time.
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📌 10. Contact Information
For questions about this APPI Privacy Policy or your rights, contact us:
📧 privacy@kt1tut.com
🌐 https://kt1tut.com/pages/appi-privacy-policy
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📌 11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this APPI Privacy Policy when needed.
Changes take effect once posted on this page.
