Global Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2025
Contact: support@japan-clothing.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to Japan Clothing (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and store your information.
This Global Privacy & Cookie Policy applies to all visitors and customers worldwide, including residents of the European Union (GDPR), United Kingdom (UK GDPR), United States (CCPA/CPRA), and Canada (PIPEDA).

By using our website https://japan-clothing.com ,you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

(a) Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our store, create an account, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Shipping and billing addresses

  • Phone number

  • Payment details (processed securely via Shopify or third-party gateways)

  • Any information you voluntarily share via our contact forms or email

(b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain data is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, such as:

  • IP address and device type

  • Browser and operating system

  • Time and date of visits

  • Pages viewed and time spent

  • Referring websites or ad campaigns

(c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our store, personalize your experience, analyze traffic, and deliver targeted ads.
(See section 5 for full cookie details.)

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To process and deliver your orders

  • To communicate with you regarding your purchases or inquiries

  • To manage your account and preferences

  • To analyze traffic and improve site performance

  • To send you promotional offers or newsletters (only if you have opted in)

  • To ensure compliance with legal and tax obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our processing of your personal data is based on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to fulfill orders and deliver products.

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services, prevent fraud, or ensure security.

  • Consent – for email marketing and cookies.

  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at support@japan-clothing.com

5. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.
We use the following types of cookies:

(a) Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality, secure checkout, and session management.

(b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used by Google Analytics and Shopify Analytics to track usage, page views, and traffic sources.
You can opt out of Google Analytics here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptou

(c) Advertising & Social Media Cookies

Used by Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google Ads, TikTok, and other ad partners to measure campaign performance and show you relevant ads.
You can adjust your preferences here:

(d) Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences, wishlist, and browsing history to personalize your experience.

You can manage or delete cookies anytime via your browser settings.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.
We only share information when necessary to:

  • Process payments (Shopify Payments, PayPal, Stripe, etc.)

  • Ship orders (with logistics partners and carriers)

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Analyze traffic (Google Analytics, Meta, TikTok)

All partners are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.

7. Your Rights

(a) For EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@japan-clothing.com

(b) For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell data)

  • Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To submit a request, email us with the subject “CCPA Request”.

(c) For Canadian Residents (PIPEDA)

You may access or correct your personal information and withdraw consent to data collection or marketing at any time.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:

  • Order processing and accounting compliance

  • Fraud prevention and dispute resolution

  • Marketing preferences (until you unsubscribe)

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and secure connections (HTTPS/SSL) to protect your personal information.
All payment data is handled by trusted third-party processors compliant with PCI-DSS standards.
Despite these measures, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

10. International Data Transfers

Our store is hosted by Shopify, which may process data in multiple countries, including the United States and Canada.
By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these regions, which may have different data protection laws.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Global Privacy & Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the update date listed at the top.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:

📧 support@japan-clothing.com

🌐 https://japan-clothing.com

🕒 Customer Support available 7 days a week