Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Edo Japan collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information we obtain automatically when you use our services.

Personal Information You Provide:

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Delivery address and billing information
  • Payment card information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
  • Account login credentials
  • Order history and preferences
  • Feedback, reviews, and customer service communications

Information Collected Automatically:

  • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns)
  • Location data (when you enable location services)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: Process and fulfill your orders, manage your account, and provide customer support
  • Communication: Send order confirmations, delivery updates, and respond to your inquiries
  • Personalization: Customize your experience and provide relevant recommendations
  • Marketing: Send promotional offers and newsletters (with your consent)
  • Analytics: Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and protect our rights

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Performance Cookies: Help us analyze website usage and performance
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and promotions

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Information Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) for secure transaction processing
  • Delivery partners for order fulfillment
  • Cloud hosting providers for data storage and website functionality
  • Email service providers for communications
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics) for website performance analysis

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers with restricted access
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Employee training on data protection
  • PCI DSS compliance for payment processing
Important: While we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction:

  • View and update your account information
  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information

Data Deletion:

  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Note: Some information may be retained for legal or business purposes

Marketing Communications:

  • Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time
  • Opt out of SMS marketing messages
  • Manage communication preferences in your account settings

Data Portability:

Request a copy of your data in a portable format for transfer to another service.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Privacy shield frameworks where applicable

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Displaying prominent notices on our platform

Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Phone: +28 452 581 3433
Address: Edo Japan Privacy Office
95 Victoria Street
Canada
General Contact: [email protected]