Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 24, 2025

Tatsuhiro Miyazawa (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates this online store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products and services (collectively, the “Services”). Our store is hosted and technically powered by Shopify. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or use the Services, purchase digital sheet music or other products, or otherwise interact with us.

If there is any conflict between this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service or Refund Policy, this Privacy Policy governs with respect to the handling of personal information.

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect

“Personal information” means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual. Personal information does not include anonymized or de-identified data.

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Contact Information: name, postal address, billing/shipping address, email address, phone number.
Payment Information: credit/debit card information, payment confirmation, transaction details.
Account Information: username, password, preferences, settings.
Transaction & Activity Information: purchased, downloaded, or accessed digital products; download logs necessary for fraud prevention and copyright protection; cart activity; returns and cancellations.
Communications: inquiries or information you send us.
Device & Usage Information: IP address, browser/device identifiers, cookies, access logs, usage patterns.

2. Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from:

Information you provide directly
Automatic collection via cookies or similar technologies
Shopify and other service providers
Partners or other third parties

3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

We use your personal information for the following purposes.
For residents of the EEA and the UK, the corresponding lawful bases under GDPR/UK GDPR are indicated.

(A) Providing and Improving the Services

(order processing, account management, download verification, fraud prevention, copyright protection)

Legal basis: performance of contract; legitimate interests

(B) Preventing Unauthorized Use and Fraud

(download log verification, anti-piracy actions, IP checks)

Legal basis: legitimate interests; legal obligations

(C) Marketing and Communications

(newsletters, product updates)

Legal basis: consent (email marketing); legitimate interests

(D) Compliance with Legal Obligations

Legal basis: legal obligations

(E) Personalization, Analytics, and Improvements

Legal basis: legitimate interests; consent where required (EU cookie laws)

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Services.

For residents of the EEA and UK:

Non-essential cookies (analytics/advertising) are only used with prior consent.
You may withdraw consent at any time via browser settings or the cookie banner.

A dedicated Cookie Policy may be provided depending on your jurisdiction.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

Shopify, which hosts and processes data on our behalf
Payment processors
IT, analytics, security, and cloud service providers
Marketing and advertising partners (subject to your opt-out rights)
Affiliates within our corporate group
Authorities where required by law
Parties involved in business transfers (e.g., mergers)

We do not sell personal information.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to countries where Shopify or our service providers operate, including Canada and the United States.

For transfers from the EEA/UK, we rely on:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
UK-approved transfer mechanisms
Adequacy decisions

7. Security and Retention

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal information; however, no system is completely secure.

Retention periods are determined by:

Contract performance
Fraud prevention needs
Legal obligations
Tax/accounting requirements
Dispute resolution

Download logs may be retained for anti-piracy and fraud-prevention purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

Access your personal information
Request deletion
Request correction
Data portability
Opt out of targeted advertising or data “sharing”
Withdraw consent
Object to processing (EEA/UK residents)

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

9. Children’s Data

The Services are not intended for minors, and we do not knowingly collect information from individuals below the age of majority.

10. Requests, Complaints, and Authorized Agents

To exercise your rights or submit complaints,

contact: moresimple9@gmail.com

Tsuzurayacho 519, Shimogyo, Kyososha F084, Kyoto 600-8085, Japan

Residents of the EEA or UK may lodge complaints with their supervisory authority.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed.
We will update the “Last updated” date and post the revised version on our website.

12. Governing Law

Unless mandatory consumer protection or data protection laws in your place of residence require otherwise, this Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from or relating to the processing of personal information shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Japan.

Where mandatory laws (including but not limited to GDPR, UK GDPR, or other non-derogable consumer protection laws) provide additional rights or impose obligations on us, those mandatory laws shall prevail in the event of any conflict.

13. Jurisdiction

If any dispute arises between you and us in connection with this Privacy Policy, the processing of personal information, or the Services, and unless otherwise required by mandatory law applicable to you, the parties agree that the Kyoto District Court (Japan) shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance.