Privacy Policy
Minato-Yamaguchi Co., Ltd.
Last updated: December 10, 2025
Minato-Yamaguchi Co., Ltd. (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates an online store on Sellfy to provide seafood-related market data, reports, and other products to customers around the world.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and processing it in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
1. Data Controller
Minato-Yamaguchi Co., Ltd.
Address: 1-1-7 Higashiyamato-machi, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi 750-8506, Japan
Email: overseas@minato-yamaguchi.co.jp
We determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
2. Personal Data We Collect
When you use our Sellfy store, the following personal data may be processed:
(a) Information you provide
- Name
- Email address
- Billing address and country
- Company name (optional)
- Any information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or email
(b) Automatically collected data (via Sellfy / analytics tools)
- IP address
- Location information
- Browser and device information
- Checkout session data
- Purchase-related information such as payment method used
(c) Transaction information
Payment processing is handled by Sellfy and its payment partners such as PayPal.
We do not receive, process, or store any part of your credit card information - including full numbers, partial numbers, or CVV. All card data is managed exclusively by PayPal.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process your personal data only for legitimate business purposes:
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Purpose |
Legal Basis (GDPR) |
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To process and deliver your orders |
Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
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To provide customer support |
Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
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To maintain store operations and security |
Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
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To send marketing emails when you opt in |
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
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To comply with legal or tax obligations |
Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
Marketing emails are sent only to customers who have explicitly given consent during checkout.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy:
- Order and invoice information: up to 10 years to meet legal and tax requirements.
- Marketing data: until you withdraw your consent.
- Customer accounts and related data: deleted upon request, except where retention is required for legal compliance.
5. Sharing of Personal Data
We may share your personal data with trusted third parties only when necessary:
- Sellfy (store platform provider)
- Payment processors (e.g., PayPal)
- Analytics providers, such as Google Analytics
- Legal authorities, when required by law
These service providers act as data processors and process data on our behalf under GDPR-compliant agreements.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA, including Japan and the United States.
Such transfers rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequate safeguards provided by our service providers
Our service providers (including Sellfy and PayPal) implement appropriate data protection measures in accordance with GDPR.
7. Your Rights (EU/EEA Residents)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access – request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification – correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to certain processing activities
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (for marketing communications)
To exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: overseas@minato-yamaguchi.co.jp
We will generally respond within one month.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Sellfy store may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain checkout sessions
- Identify visitor location
- Analyze site performance
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Minato-Yamaguchi Co., Ltd.
Email: overseas@minato-yamaguchi.co.jp
Address: 1-1-7 Higashiyamato-machi, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi 750-8506, Japan