Privacy Policy

The website (hereinafter referred to as “the site”) recognizes the protection of customer personal data as an important responsibility, and will handle personal data appropriately in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Law, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable laws and regulations.

1. Types of Personal Data Collected

The personal data collected by the site includes the following:

  • Name, address, phone number, email address
  • IP address, browser information, cookie data (including data collected via Google Analytics)

2. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

The site uses personal data for the following purposes, based on the legal grounds established by GDPR:

  • Customer support: Fulfillment of contract
  • After-sales service and support: Legitimate interest
  • Purchase analysis and service improvement: Legitimate interest

3. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

The site does not provide personal data to third parties except in the following cases:

  • If the individual has given consent
  • If it is necessary to share with service providers (such as delivery companies, payment processors)
  • If required by law

4. Data Retention Period

The site retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and then properly deletes or anonymizes it. Examples of retention periods include:

  • Transaction-related data: 7 years
  • Email marketing data: Until the customer withdraws consent

5. Rights of Data Subjects

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access data
  • Right to request rectification or deletion
  • Right to restrict processing and to object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent (if consent is the basis for processing)

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at the contact information below.

6. Data Storage and Security Measures

The site has implemented the following management measures to protect personal data securely:

  • SSL encryption communication
  • Access control management
  • Internal guidelines and thorough staff training
  • Physical and technical security measures for servers

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user convenience, optimize the site, and for marketing and analytics purposes.

■ What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files temporarily stored on your device via your browser when you visit a website.

■ Types of Cookies Used

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functions
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: For analyzing usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Marketing Cookies (if used): For personalized advertising

■ Cookie Consent Management and Consent Mode
We use Google’s “Consent Mode” to adjust the behavior of Google Analytics and advertising tags according to the level of cookie consent you provide. If you do not consent to advertising cookies, personalized advertising and related tracking will not be performed.

You can manage your cookie preferences via the banner displayed on your first visit. You can also withdraw or modify your consent at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link.

■ Use of Google Analytics
Information collected via Google Analytics may include your IP address, access date/time, and visited pages. These may be stored on Google’s servers (e.g., in the United States). IP anonymization is enabled on our site.

Data transfers to Google are safeguarded under the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Details: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Opt-out tool: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

■ Cookie Management
You can change your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Personal Data of Minors

The site does not intentionally collect personal data from minors under the age of 16 without parental or guardian consent.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or requests regarding this privacy policy or the handling of personal data, please contact us at the following address.

[Contact Name] Hida Jizake Brewery Main Store
Email: info＠jizake-japan.com
Address: 48 Kamiminami-cho, Takayama City, Gifu 506-0846, Japan
Contact Person: Naoya Shimodō