Privacy policy
In this privacy policy, we will explain how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit our site (hereinafter referred to as the "Site") or make a purchase.
Collection of Personal Information
When you access our site, specific information about your device, such as web browser, IP address, timezone, and information about certain cookies installed on your device, is automatically collected. Additionally, when you browse the site, information about individual web pages, products displayed, websites visited or search terms used, and information about how you use our site is collected. This automatically collected information is referred to as "Device Information."
We use the following technologies to collect Device Information:
- "Cookies" are data files placed on your device or computer, usually containing an anonymous unique identifier. For details on cookies and how to disable them, please visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
- "Log files" track actions occurring on the site, collecting data such as IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referral/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
- "Web beacons," "tags," and "pixels" are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the site.
Additionally, when you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the site, specific information is collected, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (such as credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. This information is referred to as "Order Information."
When this privacy policy refers to "personal information," it encompasses both Device Information and Order Information.
Use of Personal Information
We generally use the collected Order Information to process orders made through the site (including processing payment information, arranging for shipping, and providing invoices and order confirmations). Furthermore, we use this Order Information for the following purposes:
- Communication with you.
- Assessment of orders for potential risks or fraud.
- Providing information or advertisements related to our products or services based on your preferences shared with us.
We use collected Device Information (especially IP addresses) to identify potential risks or fraud, for site improvement and optimization (such as generating analytics on how you browse and operate on our site), and evaluating the results of marketing and advertising campaigns.
Sharing of Personal Information
For the purposes mentioned above, we may share your personal information with external services. For instance, we operate an online store using Shopify. For information on how Shopify uses personal information, please refer to their privacy policy at https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy. Additionally, we use Google Analytics to understand your usage of the site. For information on how Google uses personal information, please see https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Finally, we may share your personal information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to subpoenas, search warrants, or other legal requests for information, or to protect our rights.
Behavioral Advertising
As mentioned above, we use your personal information to provide you with targeted advertisements and marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you. For details on how targeted advertising works, please visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) educational page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work. You can also opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting the following links:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
- Bing: https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads
You can also access the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out portal at http://optout.aboutads.info/ to disable some of these services.
Do Not Track
Even if your browser sends a "Do Not Track" signal, our data collection and usage practices will not change.
Data Retention
Unless you request deletion of your personal information, we will retain your order information for record-keeping purposes if you make a purchase through the site.
Changes
We may update this privacy policy from time to time due to changes in our business practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Contact
For questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us via email at contact@plantsonwhite.com or by mail at the following address:
2F-C Shibuya-Dogenzaka Tokyu Building, 1-10-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan.
Collection of Personal Information
When you access our site, specific information about your device, such as web browser, IP address, timezone, and information about certain cookies installed on your device, is automatically collected. Additionally, when you browse the site, information about individual web pages, products displayed, websites visited or search terms used, and information about how you use our site is collected. This automatically collected information is referred to as "Device Information."
We use the following technologies to collect Device Information:
- "Cookies" are data files placed on your device or computer, usually containing an anonymous unique identifier. For details on cookies and how to disable them, please visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
- "Log files" track actions occurring on the site, collecting data such as IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referral/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
- "Web beacons," "tags," and "pixels" are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the site.
Additionally, when you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the site, specific information is collected, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (such as credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. This information is referred to as "Order Information."
When this privacy policy refers to "personal information," it encompasses both Device Information and Order Information.
Use of Personal Information
We generally use the collected Order Information to process orders made through the site (including processing payment information, arranging for shipping, and providing invoices and order confirmations). Furthermore, we use this Order Information for the following purposes:
- Communication with you.
- Assessment of orders for potential risks or fraud.
- Providing information or advertisements related to our products or services based on your preferences shared with us.
We use collected Device Information (especially IP addresses) to identify potential risks or fraud, for site improvement and optimization (such as generating analytics on how you browse and operate on our site), and evaluating the results of marketing and advertising campaigns.
Sharing of Personal Information
For the purposes mentioned above, we may share your personal information with external services. For instance, we operate an online store using Shopify. For information on how Shopify uses personal information, please refer to their privacy policy at https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy. Additionally, we use Google Analytics to understand your usage of the site. For information on how Google uses personal information, please see https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Finally, we may share your personal information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to subpoenas, search warrants, or other legal requests for information, or to protect our rights.
Behavioral Advertising
As mentioned above, we use your personal information to provide you with targeted advertisements and marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you. For details on how targeted advertising works, please visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) educational page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work. You can also opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting the following links:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
- Bing: https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads
You can also access the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out portal at http://optout.aboutads.info/ to disable some of these services.
Do Not Track
Even if your browser sends a "Do Not Track" signal, our data collection and usage practices will not change.
Data Retention
Unless you request deletion of your personal information, we will retain your order information for record-keeping purposes if you make a purchase through the site.
Changes
We may update this privacy policy from time to time due to changes in our business practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Contact
For questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us via email at contact@plantsonwhite.com or by mail at the following address:
2F-C Shibuya-Dogenzaka Tokyu Building, 1-10-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan.