Harada Method Academy
Effective Date: May 6, 2025
Company: Wakwa Co., Ltd.
Website: https://www.wakwa.jp/
This Privacy Policy describes how Wakwa Co., Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit https://www.wakwa.jp/ or purchase our Services through Harada Method Academy. By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
・Full name and email address (when you register or purchase)
・Payment information — processed and stored by Stripe; we do not store full card numbers
・Communications you send us, including support requests and feedback
b) Information Collected Automatically
・IP address and approximate location (country or region level)
・Browser type, device type, and operating system
・Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
・Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies
c) Information from Third Parties
・Payment confirmation data from Stripe
・Video engagement data from Vimeo (e.g., whether a video was played or completed)
・Advertising interaction data from Meta Platforms (Facebook / Instagram) if you arrive via our ads
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
・Process your purchase and deliver course access
・Send transactional emails (purchase confirmation, course access instructions)
・Send marketing emails about our products and updates — you may opt out at any time
・Respond to customer support requests
・Improve our website, courses, and user experience
・Detect and prevent fraud and unauthorized access
・Comply with applicable legal obligations
・Run advertising campaigns, including retargeting, on Meta and other platforms
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (pixels, web beacons) for the following purposes:
・Maintaining your login session
・Remembering your preferences
・Analyzing website traffic via tools such as Google Analytics
・Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns via the Meta Pixel
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising at aboutads.info or optout.networkadvertising.org.
Note: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), IP addresses and cookie identifiers are considered personal information. We treat them accordingly for all users.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with the following categories of third-party service providers:
・Stripe — for secure payment processing
・Vimeo — for video hosting and content delivery
・Meta Platforms — for advertising measurement and retargeting (hashed or anonymized data only)
・Email service providers — for transactional and marketing email delivery
・Analytics providers — to understand how our website is used
・Law enforcement or government agencies — when required by law or to protect our legal rights
All service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and in compliance with applicable law.
5. Your Rights — California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights:
Right to Know
You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, our purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete
You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. However, sharing certain data with advertising partners such as Meta for the purpose of targeted advertising may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under the CCPA. You may opt out of this by:
Contacting us at info@wakwa.jp with the subject line: "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information"
Enabling the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. You will not receive a lower quality of service or be charged a different price as a result of exercising these rights.
How to Submit a Request
Submit a request by emailing info@wakwa.jp with the subject line "California Privacy Request." We will respond within 45 days. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, subject to identity verification.
5. Your Rights — California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights:
Right to Know
You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, our purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete
You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. However, sharing certain data with advertising partners such as Meta for the purpose of targeted advertising may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under the CCPA. You may opt out of this by:
Contacting us at info@wakwa.jp with the subject line: "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information"
Enabling the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. You will not receive a lower quality of service or be charged a different price as a result of exercising these rights.
How to Submit a Request
Submit a request by emailing info@wakwa.jp with the subject line "California Privacy Request." We will respond within 45 days. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, subject to identity verification.
5. Your Rights — California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights:
Right to Know
You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, our purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete
You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. However, sharing certain data with advertising partners such as Meta for the purpose of targeted advertising may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under the CCPA. You may opt out of this by:
Contacting us at info@wakwa.jp with the subject line: "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information"
Enabling the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. You will not receive a lower quality of service or be charged a different price as a result of exercising these rights.
How to Submit a Request
Submit a request by emailing info@wakwa.jp with the subject line "California Privacy Request." We will respond within 45 days. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, subject to identity verification.
Your Rights — Other U.S. Residents
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights similar to those described above. States with active consumer privacy laws include Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Texas (TDPSA), and others. We will honor verifiable requests to the extent required by applicable state law. Contact us at info@wakwa.jp to submit a request.
7. Email Communications — CAN-SPAM Compliance
All marketing emails we send comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Each marketing email will:
・Clearly identify itself as a commercial message
・Include our valid physical mailing address: 1-25-14 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0033, Japan
・Include a clear and easy mechanism to opt out of future marketing emails
Transactional emails (such as purchase confirmations and course access instructions) are not marketing emails and may not be opted out of while your account is active.
To unsubscribe from marketing emails, click the "Unsubscribe" link in any email or contact us at info@wakwa.jp.
7. Email Communications — CAN-SPAM Compliance
All marketing emails we send comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Each marketing email will:
・Clearly identify itself as a commercial message
・Include our valid physical mailing address: 1-25-14 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0033, Japan
・Include a clear and easy mechanism to opt out of future marketing emails
Transactional emails (such as purchase confirmations and course access instructions) are not marketing emails and may not be opted out of while your account is active.
To unsubscribe from marketing emails, click the "Unsubscribe" link in any email or contact us at info@wakwa.jp.
7. Email Communications — CAN-SPAM Compliance
All marketing emails we send comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Each marketing email will:
・Clearly identify itself as a commercial message
・Include our valid physical mailing address: 1-25-14 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0033, Japan
・Include a clear and easy mechanism to opt out of future marketing emails
Transactional emails (such as purchase confirmations and course access instructions) are not marketing emails and may not be opted out of while your account is active.
To unsubscribe from marketing emails, click the "Unsubscribe" link in any email or contact us at info@wakwa.jp.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
・Provide you with access to purchased course content
・Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
・Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When personal information is no longer needed for these purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe, which is PCI-DSS compliant.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe, which is PCI-DSS compliant.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe, which is PCI-DSS compliant.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
Wakwa Co., Ltd. is based in Japan at 1-25-14 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0033, Japan. If you are located in the United States or another jurisdiction outside Japan, your information will be transferred to and processed in Japan. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer. Japan maintains data protection standards established under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).
11. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at info@wakwa.jp and we will take prompt steps to delete it.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the effective date of any revision at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the effective date of any revision at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the effective date of any revision at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy — including CCPA requests and data deletion requests — please contact:
・Company: Wakwa Co., Ltd.
・Address: 1-25-14 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0033, Japan
・Email: info@wakwa.jp
・Website: https://www.wakwa.jp/
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy — including CCPA requests and data deletion requests — please contact:
・Company: Wakwa Co., Ltd.
・Address: 1-25-14 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0033, Japan
・Email: info@wakwa.jp
・Website: https://www.wakwa.jp/
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy — including CCPA requests and data deletion requests — please contact:
・Company: Wakwa Co., Ltd.
・Address: 1-25-14 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0033, Japan
・Email: info@wakwa.jp
・Website: https://www.wakwa.jp/
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days.