This Privacy Policy explains how ITOSHIGE STUDIO (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit or interact with this website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is ITOSHIGE STUDIO. Contact available via the Contact page on this website.

The data collected from you will depend on your interaction with our website. We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact information: When you create an account with us or join in our Community, we collect your name and email address to communicate with you.

• Subscription data: In case you submit your email address and optional name via MailPoet subscription forms 

• Preferences and user feedback: We collect feedback from surveys or product reviews that you provide to help us improve our products and services.

• Technical data: During your visit to the website we will collect information such as IP address, browser type, and device information (via standard website logs and analytics).

Your personal data is collected and used for the following purposes:

• To respond to service support and inquiries submitted via contact forms

• To send newsletters, updates, and promotional communications (only if you opt in)

• To improve website functionality and user experience

• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties. You may withdraw your consent for data use at any time by contacting us and stating desire to withdraw the information shared.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: (e.g. newsletter subscriptions, contact form submissions, requested service)

• Legitimate interest: (e.g. responding to inquiries, improving our services)

• Legal obligation: (as applicable)

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

When you subscribe to our newsletter:

• Your data is stored and processed using MailPoet

• Subscription is voluntary and requires explicit consent

• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email

MailPoet complies with GDPR requirements. 

This website may include third-party services such as:

• Email marketing platforms (MailPoet)

• Video platforms (e.g. YouTube)

• Social media platforms

• Online marketplaces (Gumroad, Etsy, Amazon)

Each third-party service operates under its own Privacy Policy so please ensure these are reviewed and match your interest. We are not responsible for how these services process personal data.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

• Contact form messages: retained as long as necessary to handle inquiries

• Newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Rectify inaccurate data

• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the Contact page.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to your personal data is strictly restricted to those who need it to perform their roles.

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience. You can control cookie usage through your browser settings. Where required by law, cookie consent mechanisms may be applied.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with immediate effect.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is processed, please contact us via the Contact page on this website.