Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 29, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit the personal website of Kotaro Shimogori (“we”, “us”, or “our”) located at kotaroshimogori.com.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us through a contact form or email, we may collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The content of your message

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

b. Information Collected Automatically

We may collect technical data like:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on the site

This data may be collected using tools like Google Analytics to improve the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your messages or inquiries
• To analyze traffic and improve the website
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent – when you submit personal information
• Legitimate interests – such as improving the website
• Legal compliance – when required by law

4. Your Rights

a. Under GDPR (EEA residents):

• Access your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to certain processing
• File a complaint with a supervisory authority

b. Under CCPA (California residents):

• Know what data we collect
• Request deletion of your data
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: kotaro@shimogori.com
Subject: Privacy Request

5. Cookies

This site may use cookies to understand usage patterns. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, unless legally required to keep it longer.

7. Data Sharing

We do not share your data except:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., analytics)
• If legally required
• To protect our rights or safety

8. External Links

Our site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Please check this page for the latest version.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Kotaro Shimogori
Email: kotaro@shimogori.com
Website: kotaroshimogori.com