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This Privacy Policy explains how BeLocal Japan and BeLocal Collection collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or make a purchase from our store.
1. Information we collect
Contact information (name, email address, message content submitted via our contact form); order information (name, shipping address, payment details when you purchase via our online store, processed via Shopify); usage data (pages visited and browser information collected automatically via analytics tools); newsletter subscriptions (email address if you choose to subscribe).
2. How we use your information
To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form; to process and fulfil orders placed through our online store; to send updates or newsletters, only if you have opted in; to improve our website based on usage patterns; to comply with legal obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Contact form
Messages submitted through our contact form are handled via Formspree (formspree.io). By submitting the form, your name, email address, and message are transmitted to Formspree and forwarded to us.
4. Online store
Our online store is operated by Shopify Inc. When you purchase at shop.belocaljapan.com, your order and payment information is processed by Shopify. We do not store your payment card information.
5. Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies to analyse traffic and improve user experience. Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
6. Third-party links
Our website contains links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
7. Data retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, and to withdraw consent for marketing communications. To make a request, please use our Contact page.
9. Children's privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, please use our Contact page.
Last updated: January 2026.