1. Introduction
Culinarytastecorner ("we", "our", "this site") places the protection of user personal information as a top priority. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information such as email address, name, and postal code provided when you reach out to us
- Server log data including IP address, browser type, and access time collected during site visits
- Browsing behavior collected through cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies
- Payment information when purchasing products (credit card details are handled by a third-party payment processor)
3. How We Use Your Information
Collected information is used solely for the following purposes:
- Service delivery: product fulfillment, customer support, guide update notifications
- Quality improvement: site feature enhancements, user experience optimization, analytics
- Marketing: newsletter distribution (with consent only), promotional communications
- Legal compliance: tax reporting, dispute resolution, fraud prevention
4. Use of Cookies
We use cookies to enhance usability. You may refuse them through your browser settings. Cookies are used for the following purposes:
- Session management: maintaining user authentication state
- Saving user preferences: language selection, display settings, etc.
- Analytics: collecting site usage statistics (Google Analytics)
- Advertising: suggesting relevant services where applicable
5. Sharing with Third Parties
We do not share personal information with third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- When required by law to disclose information
- When necessary to protect the life, body, or property of a user or third party
- When necessary to prevent fraudulent use
- When sharing with service contractors (payment processors, email delivery services, etc.)
6. Security Measures
We implement the following measures to protect the security of your personal information:
- Encrypted communication via HTTPS
- Access controls and permission management
- Regular security audits
- Intrusion detection systems
- Insurance coverage against data breach incidents
7. Data Retention
Personal information is retained for the following periods:
- Email address (newsletter subscription): as long as the subscription is active
- Purchase history: 2 years after payment completion (for tax compliance)
- Access logs: up to 12 months
- Cookies: deleted when the browser is closed (persistent cookies up to 12 months maximum)
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request disclosure of personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of personal information under certain conditions
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletter distribution at any time
- Data portability: Request your information in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@culinarytastecorner.com. We will respond within 30 days after verifying your identity.
9. Policy Updates
This Policy may be updated without prior notice. Changes will be published on this page. For significant changes, we will notify users in advance. Continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
10. Contact
For any questions or concerns about privacy, please contact us:
- Email: hello@culinarytastecorner.com
- Phone: +81 3-3697-6451
- Address: 〒124-0011 Tokyo, Katsushika City, Yotsugi, 5-13-5
Last updated: April 20, 2026