Privacy Policy – Ryucho Japanese Academy

At Ryucho Japanese Academy (RJA), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website or enroll in our courses.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Details: Name, email address, and contact information provided during registration.
• Payment Information: We process payments through trusted third-party services (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and do not store your credit card details on our servers.
• Usage Data: Basic information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited to improve our website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To manage course registrations and scheduling.
• To send class updates, reminders, and relevant notifications.
• To process payments and issue receipts.
• To improve our website, content, and services.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• If required by law or government authorities.
• To trusted service providers who help us deliver classes or process payments (e.g., Zoom, Stripe).

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including encryption and secure servers. However, no online system can guarantee 100% security, and we cannot be held responsible for unauthorized access beyond our control.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

6. Student Rights

• You can request access to your personal data.
• You can ask us to correct inaccurate or outdated information.
• You can request the deletion of your data unless we are legally required to retain it.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website and classes may integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet). These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

8. International Users

As RJA is based in Japan and serves students worldwide, including Australia, your information may be stored or processed outside of your country. By using our services, you agree to such data transfers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the latest revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact: Email: info@onlinejapaneselessons.com