Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for NumberPlaceNet

"NumberPlaceNet" (hereinafter referred to as "this Site") respects the privacy of its users and recognizes the importance of protecting personal information. This Site handles personal information appropriately in compliance with international laws and regulations, including the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information" of Japan, the "General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)" of the European Economic Area (EEA), and the "Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)" of China.

Article 1: Collection, Legal Basis, and Retention Period of Personal Information

This Site may collect personal information such as names and email addresses when users make inquiries.

• Legal Basis: These processing activities are conducted based on the user's consent or the legitimate interests of this Site to respond to inquiries (e.g., GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
• Retention Period: Collected personal information is retained for the period necessary to respond to the inquiry and is promptly deleted using secure methods once the purpose has been achieved.

Article 2: Purpose of Data Use and Storage Technologies

This Site uses the collected personal information within the scope of the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and identity verification.
• Improving service quality, investigating malfunctions, and developing new services.
• Improvement of Convenience (e.g., maintaining Dark Mode settings): We use the browser's LocalStorage. This data is managed within the user's terminal and does not transmit personally identifiable information to the server side.

Article 3: Disclosure Regarding the Amazon Associates Program

As an Amazon Associate, NumberPlaceNet earns from qualifying purchases. This obligation is based on the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement.

• Use of Cookies: Third parties, including Amazon, may place cookies on your browser or collect information when providing content and advertisements.
• Regional Restrictions: This Site is primarily intended for residents of Japan. For access from outside Japan, we take measures to suppress intentional advertisement displays and the use of advertising cookies.

Article 4: Web Analytics and Security

To improve performance and ensure the security of this website, we use services provided by Cloudflare, Inc.

• Privacy Protection: This analytics tool does not use any cookies for web analysis purposes and does not track individual users. Only anonymous statistical information is collected.
• Security: To protect the site from unauthorized access and bots, Cloudflare may use a minimum of essential cookies (e.g., for security authentication). These are indispensable for the safe operation of the site.
• Data Transfer: Information is transferred to Cloudflare servers in the United States and other countries, with appropriate safety measures implemented based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

Article 5: User Rights

Users have the following rights regarding their personal information held by this Site:

• Right to request disclosure, correction, deletion, or suspension of use.
• Right to data portability (transfer of information).
• Right to withdraw consent (consent can be withdrawn at any time).

For inquiries regarding these rights, please contact numberplacenet@gmail.com. We will respond promptly within a reasonable scope after verifying your identity.

Article 6: Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

This Site will not provide personal information to third parties without the user's prior consent, except as required by law.

Article 7: Security Measures

This Site implements necessary and appropriate measures for the secure management of personal information, such as encryption of communication (SSL).

Article 8: Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Site may change the content of this policy without notice in response to changes in laws, regulations, or operating policies. The revised content shall become effective upon being posted on this Site.