Privacy Policy

Welcome to Akiyaz. Your privacy is a cornerstone of our mission. This our Privacy Policy is designed to provide complete transparency regarding our commitment to user data protection. It explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, https://akiyaz.io, or engage with our services. By using our site, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy. Our goal is to handle your data with the utmost care and respect as we work together to revitalize rural Japan.

To provide our specialized services, we collect certain types of information. This data allows us to connect you with properties, partners, and opportunities effectively. The collection is divided into two categories: data you provide voluntarily and data collected automatically.

We collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly submit to us. This typically occurs when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to a newsletter, or make a direct inquiry. This data includes:

• Contact Details: Your full name, email address, and phone number.

• Geographic Data: Your current country of residence.

• Service Preferences: Details about the types of properties you are interested in.

• Business Inquiries: Specific data related to your professional goals, such as needs for investor visa consultations or municipal partnerships.

When you navigate our website, our systems automatically gather technical data. This helps us improve site performance and user experience. This information includes:

• Technical Identifiers: Your IP address and device information.

• Browser Data: The type of web browser you use and its settings.

• Usage Patterns: The specific pages you visit, the time spent on each, and the referring website that led you to us.

We utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies for these purposes. Cookies help us personalize your experience and analyze site traffic. You have full control over cookie settings through your web browser’s options menu.

Our primary goal in collecting your data is to provide and improve our services. We are dedicated to user data protection and will never sell your personal data to third parties. We use your information for the following specific purposes:

• To Fulfill Your Requests: We use your details to respond to inquiries and deliver the services you have requested from us.

• To Facilitate Connections: Your data helps us match you with suitable properties, regions, or local government partners.

• To Keep You Informed: If you subscribe, we will use your email to send relevant newsletters and company updates.

• To Enhance Our Website: We analyze usage data to improve our site’s functionality, content, and overall user journey.

• To Meet Legal Requirements: We may be required to process your data to comply with legal and regulatory obligations in Japan.

Akiyaz is based in Japan. If you are accessing our services from outside Japan, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in Japan. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for user data protection, adhering to high standards of privacy and security regardless of where the data originates, in line with guidelines from bodies like Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC).

We believe in empowering our users. Depending on your location, such as the European Union under GDPR, you have specific rights regarding your personal data.

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data from our systems.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
• Right to Object: You may object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly. For more information on data rights, resources like the official EU GDPR portal are available.

We retain your personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Akiyaz Privacy Policy. We also retain data to comply with legal obligations or resolve potential disputes.

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes data encryption and strict access controls. However, no online service can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. We recommend using tools like those advised by the FTC to protect yourself online.

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.