Privacy Policy
MIYAKE CERAMICS CO., LTD. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates this website as a business-to-business resource for wholesalers, hospitality buyers, retailers, and other professional partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information in connection with your use of the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us or request materials, including your name, company name, job title, email address, telephone number, postal address, and the content of your message.
We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit the site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, approximate location derived from IP, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This may involve cookies or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested materials (including catalogs and samples)
- Communicate with business partners and potential customers
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
- Analyze usage trends in an aggregated and non-identifiable manner
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Protect the security and integrity of our systems and enforce our legal rights
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, local storage, and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance. These may include first-party and third-party technologies.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share personal information for marketing purposes.
We may share information with trusted service providers that support our operations, including:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., Vercel)
- Content management systems (e.g., Sanity)
- Development and version control platforms (e.g., GitHub)
- Analytics or communication tools
These providers process information on our behalf under appropriate contractual and confidentiality obligations.
We may also disclose information if required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.
5. International Data Transfers
Our website and service providers may operate in multiple countries. As a result, your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including Japan and the United States.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards where required by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing, or to object to certain processing activities.
You may also have the right to request information about the categories of personal information we collect and how we use or disclose it.
To exercise your rights or for any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: sales@miyake-japan.com
Address: Miyake Ceramics Co., Ltd., 5095171, Gifu Toki 8-1 Izumi Kitayama, Japan
9. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
10. Children
This website is intended for business users and professionals. It is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” below will be revised when changes are posted. Continued use of the site after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy where permitted by law.
Effective Date: March 30, 2026