1. Introduction

JP Hiddengems (hereinafter referred to as “this site”) respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting personal information. This privacy policy explains the types of information this site collects, how it is used, and the rights of users.
By using this site, you are deemed to have consented to the collection and use of information as described in this privacy policy.

Last updated: March 26, 2025

2. Types of Personal Information Collected

This site may collect the following personal information:

2.1. Information provided through the contact form

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Content of inquiry

2.2. Information automatically collected

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Access data and time
  • Pages viewed
  • Referrer information(from which site you accessed the site)
  • Time spent on the site

2.3. Information not collected by this site

  • Credit card information
  • Passwords
  • Sensitive personal information(health information, race, religious beliefs, etc.)

3. How we collect information

We collect information in the following ways:

3.1. Contact forms

We collect information that you enter into our contact forms.

3.2. Cookies

We may store small text files (cookies) in your browser.
We explain more about cookies in our separate cookie policy or in pop-ups.

3.3. Analysis tools

Google Analytics: Used to analyze how visitors use the site.
Pinterest, Bing, and Google Webmaster Tools: Used to measure site performance.

4. Purposes for which collected information is used

The information collected by this site is used for the following purposes

  • To respond to inquiries
  • To improve the site and optimize content
  • To improve the user experience
  • To collect and analyze statistical data on site usage
  • To detect and prevent abuse
  • To fulfill legal obligations

5. Sharing information with third parties

This site may share information with third parties only in the following cases

5.1. Analytics service providers

Google Analytics: We share data with Google Analytics to analyze how this site is used.

5.2. Affiliate Partners

This site contains affiliate links, but we do not share personally identifiable information. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track visitors from this site.

5.3. Advertising Services

We may introduce advertising services such as Google AdSense in the future. These services may use cookies to display advertisements.

5.4. Legal Requests

When necessary to comply with the law, to protect the rights or property of this site, or to ensure the safety of third parties.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies, which may differ from this site’s privacy policy.

6. User Rights

Users have the following rights:

6.1. Access Rights

The right to request access to your personal information is held by this site.

6.2. Correction Rights

The right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

6.3. Deletion Rights

The right to request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.

6.4. Right to restriction of processing

The right to request the restriction of processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

6.5. Cookie management

The right to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
The right to refuse the use of non-essential cookies through the cookie consent pop-up on this site.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the methods described in “12. Contact information”.

7. Data Security Measures

This website takes the following measures to protect the personal information it collects:

  • This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect the transmission of information.
  • Access to data is restricted to authorized administrators only.
  • Regular security assessments and updates are carried out.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of data storage, is 100% secure. While this site takes appropriate measures to protect personal information, it does not guarantee absolute security.

8. International data transfer

The servers for this site are located in Japan. However, there are cases where customer information is transferred outside of Japan (e.g. to the United States) through third-party services used by this site, such as Google Analytics.
Such transfers are carried out in accordance with appropriate data protection measures. This site strives to comply with applicable international data protection standards in order to protect the personal information of users.

9. Children’s Policy

This site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.
If we discover that we have inadvertently gathered personal information from a child under the age of 16, we will take steps to promptly delete the information. If you believe that your child’s information has been submitted to this site, please contact us using the methods described in “12. Contact Information”.

10. Data Retention Period

This site will only retain personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Specifically:
10.1. Information collected through the contact form will be retained for one year after the completion of the inquiry response. 10.2. Data collected by analytical tools such as Google Analytics will be subject to the data retention policies of each service provider.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This site may change this Privacy Policy as necessary. If there are any significant changes, we will notify you on this site.
By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to the revised privacy policy. We recommend that you check this policy regularly.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or comments about this privacy policy, or if you have any requests regarding your personal information, please contact us using the following methods:
Contact form: here
Email address: info☆jphiddengems.com
(Please change the star icon to an at mark before sending.)

This site will endeavor to respond appropriately to all inquiries.

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