LEGAL NOTICE

Legal Notice (based on Japan’s Act on Specified Commercial Transactions)
Last updated: December 4, 2024

1. Website Publisher
The website Secrets d’Artisans Japonais is published by: Julie Baud
Status: 個人事業主 (kojin jigyō) – Sole Proprietor
Business Name: URIBO Works
Activities: Guiding services, cultural mediation, consulting, sales of products related to Japanese craftsmanship, social media content creation
Business Location: Nagoya, Japan
Email: secretsdartisans.info@gmail.com
Phone: Available upon request

2. Website Hosting
This site is hosted by: Wix.com Ltd
Address: 5-27-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan
Website: wix.com

3. Purpose of the Website
The website Secrets d’Artisans Japonais aims to:

Present guiding and cultural mediation services in Japan
Sell products and content related to Japanese craftsmanship
Publish informative articles and photo/video content on social media

4. Terms of Use
By accessing this website, users agree to these legal notices as well as:

Terms of Use (CGU)
General Terms of Sale (CGV)
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy

These documents are permanently accessible on the website. The publisher reserves the right to modify content at any time, and users are encouraged to check this page regularly.

5. Intellectual Property
All elements on the site (texts, photos, videos, logos, educational content, brand names, trade names, layouts) are protected by copyright, trademark law, and international conventions.
Any reproduction, modification, or distribution without written permission is prohibited.

6. Services and Products Sold
Guiding, mediation, and artisanal experience services are provided in Japan.
Physical products are shipped from Japan and France.
Digital content (ebooks, videos, etc.) is delivered online.
Payments may be made in euros, subject to:

French consumer law for EU customers
GDPR for data protection
Japanese tax regulations (e.g., consumption tax)

7. Liability
The publisher strives to provide a secure and functional website but does not guarantee it is free from technical errors, interruptions, or viruses.
Users access the site at their own risk. The publisher cannot be held responsible for:

Material damage resulting from website use
Software or hardware incompatibilities
Loss of data linked to website usage

8. Testimonials and Reviews
Reviews displayed on the site come from:

Customers who have actually participated in a service or purchased a product
Submitted voluntarily
Without financial compensation or benefits

Anyone wishing to modify or remove their review can do so via the contact form.

9. Personal Data Protection
Secrets d’Artisans Japonais complies with:

Japanese APPI law
GDPR for users in the European Economic Area

The collection, processing, storage, and international transfer of data are detailed in the Privacy Policy, available on the website.

10. Cookies
The website uses technical and analytical cookies.
Consent management for European users complies with GDPR requirements. Details are available in the Cookie Policy.

11. Applicable Law

For users in Japan: Japanese law applies
For users in the EU: French consumer law and GDPR rules apply to the extent permitted by activity conducted from Japan

In the event of a dispute, the parties will make every effort to reach an amicable solution before any legal action.

12. Contact
For any questions regarding the website or legal notices:
Email: secretsdartisans.info@gmail.com

PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains how Secrets d’Artisans Japonais, an individually registered business in Japan (個人事業 / kojin jigyō) under URIBO Works, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when using the website or purchasing services or products. As a business based in Japan but serving French and European customers, data management follows the Japanese Personal Information Protection Law (APPI) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller
Julie Baud – Secrets d’Artisans Japonais / URIBO Works
Status: 個人事業 (kojin jigyō)
Location: Nagoya, Japan
Contact Email: secretsdartisans.info@gmail.com

2. Data Collected
We only collect data necessary for using the website, communication, and managing orders.

2.1 Data provided directly

Full name
Email address
Postal address (for physical product orders)
Payment information (processed through secure third-party providers — no bank details are stored on our servers)
Purchase or booking history

2.2 Data collected automatically

Technical and analytics cookies
IP address
Browser and device information
Website usage statistics

No sensitive personal data is collected.

3. Purpose of Data Processing
Your data is used to:

Manage orders, bookings, and payments
Communicate with you (confirmation, customer service, news if consented)
Improve the user experience and website
Manage invoicing and accounting
Comply with Japanese and international legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For EU residents, the legal bases are:

Contract performance (purchases, bookings)
Consent (newsletter, non-essential cookies)
Legitimate interest (minimal statistics, abuse prevention)
Legal obligation (invoicing, record-keeping)

5. Data Sharing
Data is never sold. It may only be shared with essential service providers:

Payment platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Website hosting provider
Email marketing tools
Carriers (for product delivery)

These providers adhere to high data protection standards.

6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in Japan, where the business is based.
Japan has an adequacy decision from the European Commission, allowing legal data transfer between Japan and the EU in compliance with GDPR.

7. Data Retention

Order-related data: 10 years (legal/accounting obligations)
Emails and communications: 3 years
Cookies: as indicated in the consent banner (max. 13 months for EU users)
Analytics data: retained only as long as necessary

8. Your Rights
Under applicable law (APPI / GDPR), you have the right to:

Access your data
Request correction
Request deletion
Request limitation of processing
Object to processing
Data portability (EU)
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights: secretsdartisans.info@gmail.com

9. Cookies
The website uses:

Essential technical cookies
Analytics cookies
Marketing cookies (only if consented)

EU users are presented with a consent banner. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

HTTPS connections
Secure hosting
Restricted access
Strong passwords and internal authentication
Two-factor authentication when possible
Authentication apps when possible

11. Contact
For any questions regarding this policy:
Secrets d’Artisans Japonais
Email: secretsdartisans.info@gmail.com

COOKIES

Cookies Policy
Last updated: December 4, 2024

This policy explains the types of cookies and trackers used on the Secrets d’Artisans Japonais website, their purposes, retention periods, and the tools available to users to manage them.
It complies with:

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The ePrivacy Directive
The Japanese Personal Information Protection Law (APPI), applicable to my business as a kojin jigyōsha based in Japan

1. What is a cookie?
Cookies are small files stored on a user’s browser. Some are strictly necessary for the site to function, while others are used to analyze traffic or personalize the user experience.

2. Cookies used on the site

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies (no consent required)
These cookies allow the website to function properly, for example:

Site security and protection
Session management
Page rendering
Hosting server operations (Wix)

These cookies do not collect non-essential personal data and cannot be disabled.

Examples (provided by Wix):

XSRF-TOKEN
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SSR-caching
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Duration: from session to 2 hours, depending on the cookie.

2.2 Analytical cookies – Google Analytics (consent required)
The site uses Google Analytics 4 to analyze visitor traffic. Data collected includes:

Pages viewed
Visit duration
Site interactions
Device type
Approximate country
Anonymized IP address (GA4 enforces automatic anonymization)

These cookies do not directly identify the user.

Examples of GA4 cookies:

_ga : 24 months
ga : 24 months

Purpose: improve the website and understand visitor behavior. Google Analytics will not run for EU users without explicit consent via the consent banner.

2.3 Cookies set during payment – Stripe
Stripe may set cookies to:

Prevent fraud
Secure transactions
Remember certain technical settings

These cookies do not collect marketing data and are only activated during payment.

Examples:

__stripe_mid : 12 months
__stripe_sid : session

Stripe may process some data in the United States using Standard Contractual Clauses.

3. User consent
On first visit, a banner informs users that:

Only strictly necessary cookies are enabled by default
Google Analytics requires consent
Users can accept, reject, or manage cookies

Consent must be free, informed, and explicit and can be withdrawn at any time via the “Manage Cookies” link in the footer.
No analytical cookies are activated without voluntary user action.

4. Managing and disabling cookies
Users can manage cookies:

Via the consent banner on first access
Via the “Manage Cookies” link at the bottom of the site
Through their browser settings (deleting or blocking cookies):
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
- etc.

Disabling all cookies may prevent certain functions from working correctly (e.g., Stripe payment).

5. Data recipients
Data collected via cookies may be shared with:

Google LLC (Google Analytics) – processing may occur in the US
Stripe Payments Japan / Stripe Inc. (payment) – processing may occur in Japan, the EU, and the US
Wix.com Ltd. (hosting) – processing may occur in the EU, Israel, and the US

No transfers are made for commercial or advertising purposes without user request.

6. Retention periods

Necessary cookies: technical duration (session → 2 hours)
Google Analytics: maximum 24 months
Stripe: session → 12 months depending on the cookie
Consent records: 6 months (CNIL recommendation)

7. Updates
This policy may be updated to reflect:

Changes in legislation
Addition or removal of services
New website functionalities

The update date appears at the bottom of the document.

8. Contact
For any questions regarding cookies or data protection:

Name: Secrets d’Artisans Japonais
Email: secretsdartisans.info@gmail.com