Privacy Policy - Fukui Computer

1. Introduction

At fukuicomputer.com, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users. We recognize the importance of safeguarding your information and are dedicated to handling it with the highest standards of security and transparency. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy regulations.

2. Scope and Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to all users who visit or interact with the website fukuicomputer.com and any services or platforms offered therein. In the context of applicable data protection laws, Fukui Computer Limited, operating fukuicomputer.com, acts as the “data controller” for the personal data we collect. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of data processing related to our services.

3. Categories of Data We Process

We process the following categories of personal data, depending on your use of our services:

a) Usage Data
We collect information automatically through your interaction with our site, including browser type, IP address, geolocation data, date/time stamps, and session behavior (such as pages visited and time spent).

b) Account Data
Information you provide when creating an account, such as your full name, business or residential address, email address, and telephone number.

c) Profile Data
Details related to your use of our services, including preferences, purchasing history, actions undertaken on the website (such as downloads or logins), and any customizations you make.

d) Communication Data
Records of communications you send to us, including contact form submissions, email correspondences, requests for support, service complaints, or other information voluntarily provided through interactive features or customer service inquiries.

e) Technical Data
Device identifiers, operating system details, browser versions, system configuration information, and other technical attributes automatically collected to optimize the user experience and enhance platform security.

f) Transaction Data
Payment processing details (e.g., amount, date, payment method), delivery instructions, invoicing data, and any additional details necessary for processing purchases or service engagements.

g) Preference Data
Marketing preferences, opt-in/opt-out selections for newsletters or promotions, interest profiles, product shortlistings, and consent status related to advertising and third-party cookies.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on multiple legal bases to process your personal data, depending on the specific context in which it is collected:

– Consent: Where legally required, we obtain your explicit consent prior to processing your data—for example, accepting cookies or receiving marketing emails.
– Contractual Necessity: Data processing necessary for performance of a contract with you, such as fulfilling orders, providing services, or managing your account.
– Legitimate Interests: Processing activities necessary to pursue our legitimate business interests without materially impacting your rights or freedoms, such as improving site performance or conducting analytics.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations, such as tax or accounting requirements.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

You may exercise the following rights, subject to statutory limitations and verification conditions:

– Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data we maintain.
– Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your data where there is no legal basis for us to continue processing it (“right to be forgotten”).
– Right to Restrict Processing: Limit our use of your data in specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Obtain your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes.
– Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CCPA): California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-leading practices and technical security measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

– End-to-end encryption of sensitive data during storage and transmission
– Multi-tier access controls and role-based authentication for internal users
– Regular system backups and data integrity validation
– Ongoing staff training on privacy and data protection
– Periodic security audits and vulnerability scanning

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be processed outside your country of residence, including to jurisdictions that may not offer the same level of protection. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

– Adopting Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission (for GDPR-regulated transfers)
– Ensuring vendors participating in recognized cross-border frameworks (e.g., EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, as applicable)
– Implementing technical and organizational measures to protect transferred data

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Typical retention periods include:

– Account Data: Retained for the duration of your active account and up to 3 years post-closure.
– Transaction and Financial Data: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax law.
– Communication and Support Records: Retained for up to 2 years.
– Consent and Preference Data: Retained until withdrawn or updated by the user.
– Analytics and Usage Data: Retained for a maximum of 26 months.

Upon expiration of retention periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data.

Types of cookies used include:

– Essential Cookies: Enable basic website functionality, account login, and secure transactions.
– Functional Cookies: Support enhanced features and personalization based on your preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Gather statistical data on how visitors use the platform, aiding optimization.
– Performance Cookies: Help measure site performance metrics and user interactions anonymously.

10. Cookie Management & Compliance

Upon visiting fukuicomputer.com, you are presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You may review and modify your preferences at any time through our cookie management portal available on the website’s footer or request cookie deactivation via browser settings.

We respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and adhere to Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings under applicable laws, including the GDPR and CCPA.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to, nor do we knowingly collect personal data from, children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will promptly delete such data from our systems.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect legal, technology, or business developments. All changes are effective upon publication and will be communicated through appropriate means. Your continued use of fukuicomputer.com constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, complaints, or requests concerning this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://fukuicomputer.com

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and to addressing your concerns in a fair and timely manner.