Information You Provide Directly

If you contact AtelierHaruko by email, we may receive information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

Please do not send passwords, payment card information, or other sensitive personal information by email.

Etsy Purchases and Order Information

AtelierHaruko products are currently sold through Etsy. When you make a purchase or contact us about an Etsy order, your information is processed through Etsy and is also subject to Etsy’s own privacy policies and terms.

AtelierHaruko may use information made available through Etsy only as reasonably necessary to provide customer support, fulfill obligations related to a purchase, and comply with applicable legal requirements.

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Email Communications

If you contact AtelierHaruko at hello.atelierharuko@gmail.com, your email provider and our email provider may process information necessary to deliver and store the message.

We use email information to respond to inquiries and communicate about the matter you contacted us about.

AtelierHaruko does not currently operate an email newsletter through this website.

Website Data and Technical Information

Like most websites, our hosting platform and WordPress may process limited technical information necessary to operate, secure, and maintain the website. This may include information such as IP addresses, browser information, request logs, and similar technical data.

This information may be used for security, troubleshooting, abuse prevention, and website operation.

Cookies

atelierharuko.com may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for basic website functionality, security, or WordPress operation.

If additional analytics, advertising, or other non-essential tracking technologies are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy and any required cookie controls will be updated as appropriate.

External Links and Third-Party Services

AtelierHaruko may link to third-party websites and services, including Etsy, YouTube, Pinterest, and other external platforms.

When you follow an external link, your activity is governed by the privacy practices and terms of that third party. AtelierHaruko does not control how third-party websites process your information.

How We Use Information

Information received by AtelierHaruko may be used to:

• Respond to questions and support requests
• Assist with product or order-related issues
• Operate, maintain, and secure the website
• Prevent misuse or technical problems
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

Data Sharing

AtelierHaruko does not sell your personal information.

Information may be processed by service providers when necessary to operate the website, provide email communication, support Etsy transactions, or meet legal obligations.

We may also disclose information where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect the security, rights, or integrity of AtelierHaruko and its users.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was received, including customer support, recordkeeping, security, and legal obligations.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as requesting access, correction, deletion, or restriction of certain processing.

To make a privacy-related request concerning information held directly by AtelierHaruko, contact us at hello.atelierharuko@gmail.com.

Requests concerning information held by Etsy, YouTube, Pinterest, Google, or another third-party platform should generally be directed to that service.

Children’s Privacy

atelierharuko.com is not intended to collect personal information directly from children through account registration or website forms.

If you believe a child has provided personal information directly to AtelierHaruko, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.

International Visitors

AtelierHaruko is operated from Japan and may be visited by people in other countries. Information you provide directly to AtelierHaruko may therefore be processed in Japan or through service providers operating in other jurisdictions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated when AtelierHaruko changes its website, services, or data practices. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.