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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 7, 2026
 

At Sword of Hokushin – Official Website, accessible from https://www.swordofhokushin.com/, protecting the privacy of our visitors and users is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, as well as your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the US (CCPA/CAN-SPAM), EU (GDPR), and Canadian (PIPEDA/CASL) regulations.
 

By using our website, services, or subscribing to our communications, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
 

1. Information We Collect
 

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information you provide directly:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters, or registering an account.

b. Information collected automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the website, and other analytics data.

c. Cookies and tracking technologies:

  • We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website performance, and personalize content.
     

2. How We Use Your Information
 

We may use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving our website and services

  • Personalizing content and recommendations

  • Analyzing website usage and performance

  • Responding to inquiries and providing customer support

  • Sending newsletters, promotional communications, and updates (with your consent where required)

  • Detecting and preventing fraud or unauthorized activity

  • Complying with legal obligations
     

3. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU GDPR Users)
 

If you are located in the European Union, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

  • Consent, where you have opted-in to communications or tracking

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., when you register for an account)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., website security, analytics, fraud prevention)

  • Compliance with legal obligations
     

4. Sharing Your Information
 

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety

  • Business transfers (e.g., mergers, acquisitions)
     

We do not provide personal information to advertisers for direct marketing purposes unless you explicitly consent.
 

5. Third-Party Links
 

Our website may include links to third-party websites. Pine Wizard is not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
 

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance website functionality

  • Understand visitor behavior

  • Deliver targeted content or advertising
     

You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality. For more information about cookies, see Cookie Management.
 

7. Your Privacy Rights
 

a. United States (CCPA – California Residents)

California residents have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of personal information collected.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of personal information.

  • Opt-Out of Sale: Request that your personal information not be sold.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your contact email]. We will respond within 30 days.
 

b. European Union (GDPR)

EU residents have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erasure: Request deletion under certain conditions

  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data

  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
     

To exercise GDPR rights, contact us at [contact@SwordOfHokushin.com].
 

c. Canada (PIPEDA / CASL)

Canadian users have the right to:

  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time

  • Access and correct personal information

  • Opt out of commercial electronic messages by clicking “unsubscribe”
     

8. Children’s Privacy
 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). If you believe your child has provided personal information, contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove it from our records.
 

9. Data Retention
 

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
 

10. Data Security
 

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
 

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the “Effective Date” updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
 

12. Contact Us
 

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:

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