At iichi, LLP. (hereafter referred to as "we," "us," and "iichi"), we respect your privacy and are fully committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected with the utmost care. By visiting this site, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Our policies for privacy protection are as follows.

1. Regarding Collection and Use of Personal Information

The personal information we collect is used only within the scope of the purposes defined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Regarding Management and Protection of Personal Information

We manage the personal information we collect with appropriate protective and security measures to prevent loss, destruction, falsification and leak of and unauthorized access to the information.

Use of Personal Information

When you register to use iichi services ("Service"), your personal information is collected to create an account and will be used for purposes such as identification, notification, contact, billing, and modification of your account.

When you register as a seller ("Seller"), your personal information is collected to create an account and will be used for purposes such as identification, notification, contact, billing, payment deposit, and modification of your account.

When you make a purchase through the Service, iichi will need your information for order processing and shipment.

If you enter into a sweepstake or similar promotion, iichi may use your information to administer those programs.

iichi may use your personal information for surveys and marketing research to develop and improve our Service.

iichi may use your personal information to keep you posted by newsletters or other means on changes in the Service and products, campaigns and upcoming events by iichi or associated parties, and other latest announcements.

iichi will use your personal information to answer your questions and send you information materials upon request.

We manage the personal information received from you with the utmost care and will not use it for purposes other than those described above without your permission.

Information Collection

The following explains how iichi may collect information from you when you use the Service.

1. Through our site ("Site" or "Website")

When you register to use the Service on the Site, you are asked to enter your personal information.

2. By e-mail, regular mail, phone, fax and in writing

When iichi receives personal information from you by e-mail, regular mail, phone, fax and in writing, iichi may collect the information.

3. Through e-mail tracking

When your e-mail software supports e-mail tracking, iichi may receive notification of arrival and opening of messages sent from iichi. If you do not wish to be tracked via e-mail, you will need to disable tracking on your e-mail software or use different software to receive e-mails.

4. Through browsing logs

When you visit the Website, iichi may collect information on the server logs. Such information includes the type of your browser or mobile phone, cookies, the pages you request, and your IP address.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

iichi will not share personal information about you with third parties unless iichi specifies the third party receiving information and the type of information iichi may share and receive your permission. However, it may be necessary to share information in such cases as follows:

• To comply with law: Information may be disclosed if it is requested by court, police, and any such judicial organization.
• With consent: Information will be disclosed when iichi has your consent.
• Business transfers: Information will be transferred when iichi is acquired by, merged with, or partially transferred to another company, in which case iichi will require them to honor this Privacy Policy.
• Third party service providers: iichi may share your information with business partners, joint ventures, and agents if necessary (in which case, a nondisclosure agreement will be signed).

Management of Personal Information

iichi will strive for protection and security of your privacy in managing the personal information collected. While iichi may need to employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf, iichi will sign a nondisclosure agreement and make sure the personal information is handled appropriately in such cases.

Management of Password

You will be responsible for your own password, so please make sure it is managed properly according to the Terms of Use. When you forget your password, you can use the password reminder function to retrieve it. iichi is not responsible for any damages caused by loss, theft, disclosure, or misuse of your password or account ID.

SSL (Secure Socket Layer)

We use secure socket layer (SSL) encryption to protect your personal information. Our SSL encryption comes in 40-bit, 56-bit, 128-bit, and 256-bit. If you do not use a strong encryption, 128-bit browser (e.g., IE 5.01 or higher), we use 40-bit or 56-bit keys for security protection.

Disclaimer

iichi is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third party websites, even those linked to or from the Site. We encourage you to read the privacy policies on such third party websites before using their services. We use secure socket layer (SSL) encryption to ensure your personal information is protected against unauthorized access.

When you transmit information on the Site using a browser that does not support SSL, by e-mail, or by regular mail, please be aware that there is higher risk of the information being revealed or stolen. We strive to protect your information following generally accepted industry standards, both during transmission and once we receive it. However, iichi will not be held responsible in case of damage or loss caused to you or others by wrongful acts including but not limited to hacking. Please store your identity information securely to protect it from being lost or revealed.

Editing Account Information

You can edit or update your iichi account information at any time by going to your account page.

Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of information we transfer to your computer’s hard drive through your browser so we can recognize you and provide easier navigation next time you visit the Site. They will not invade your privacy nor have any negative effects on your computer. You can reject cookies by configuring your browser, but you may not be able to take full advantage of the Service if you reject all cookies. Please contact the software company about how to configure your browser.

Our cookies allocate a unique ID number to track your sessions. We use cookies for the following purposes:

To keep you logged on while you are using the Service

To keep track of your preferences while you are using the Service

To conduct log analysis to improve Content

Modifications to the Privacy Policy

iichi may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect once they are posted on the Site unless otherwise specified. Please review this page frequently so that you are fully aware of our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

Our policies are interpreted and applied in accordance with the laws of Japan unless otherwise specified. All disputes arising in connection with this site, unless specified otherwise, shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court in the first instance.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy, contact Yu Sumiyoshi. CPO, iichi LLP., at info@iichi.com