Privacy Policy

1. Scope of Applicability

This policy applies to users who reside in Japan and internationally, including the EU/EEA and US states like California.

2. Collection and Use of Personal Data

The types of personal data we collect and the purposes for which we use them are described in detail in our "Personal Information Handling Policy," which forms an integral part of this policy.

3. GDPR Compliance

For users in the EU and EEA, we adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation. Here's what we want you to know:

・Your personal data is necessary for us to enter into a service contract with you and provide our services
・Sharing your data is optional, but if you don't, we won't be able to provide our services
・We process your data based on: contract performance, legitimate business interests, and legal compliance
・You have rights including: access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object
・You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

4. Data Protection Impact Assessment

For processing activities that carry higher risks to your privacy, we conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments to identify and mitigate potential harms.

5. Cross-Border Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data outside of Japan when using cloud services or other international platforms. We only do this based on countries with adequate data protection standards or through appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. CCPA/CPRA Compliance

If you are a California resident, you have specific privacy rights under California law:

・Right to know what personal information we collect about you
・Right to delete your personal information
・Right to correct inaccurate information
・Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
・Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

7. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We provide a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website where you can opt out at any time. Once you do, we won't sell or share your information for 12 months.

8. How to Opt Out

You can manage your privacy choices through:

・Our online privacy form
・Email
・An authorized agent on your behalf (power of attorney required)

9. Cookies and Tracking

We collect cookies and similar tracking technologies with your consent through a banner on our website. You can change your cookie preferences or withdraw consent anytime.

10. Security Measures

We put in place organizational, personnel, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access and misuse.

11. Contact Us

Apple World Inc.
14F Shinjuku Square Tower, 6-22-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-1114, Japan
Privacy Office
Email: privacy@post.appleworld.com
Phone: +81-3-6834-0144