Privacy Policy

1. Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected and processed by ABC Style Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) in connection with the operation of the “Ouchi Gohan” website and the Japanese Cuisine Training Program (the “Service”).
This Policy applies to:
・Participants of the Japanese Cuisine Training Program
・Registered users of the Service
・Website visitors whose personal data is collected

2. Data Controller
The Data Controller is:
・Name: ABC Style Co., Ltd.
・Address: B1F, Kita-Sukiya Building, 4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
The Company determines the purposes, scope, and methods of personal data processing.

3. Categories of Personal Data
The Company may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
・Name
・Email address
・Country and place of residence
・Login credentials (user ID, password, etc.)
・Service usage data and learning history
・Inquiry and communication content
・Technical data (IP address, cookies, device information)
・Any other data necessary for the provision of the Service
Each category of personal data is processed only to the extent necessary for the specific purposes defined below.
The Company does not process special categories of personal data (including health data, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, biometric or genetic data), unless explicitly permitted by applicable law and based on explicit consent where required.

4. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed for the following specific purposes:

Data CategoryPurpose
Name, EmailUser identification, account creation
Login credentialsAuthentication and account security
Usage data, learning historyDelivery of content and progress tracking
Communication dataResponding to inquiries and support
All relevant dataContract performance and service operation
Legal-related dataCompliance with legal obligations

Personal data shall not be processed beyond what is necessary for these purposes.

5. Legal Grounds for Processing
Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
・Consent of the data subject
・Performance or conclusion of a contract
・Compliance with legal obligations
・Protection of legitimate interests of the Company, provided such interests do not override the rights and freedoms of the data subject

6. Consent and Withdrawal
Personal data processing begins only after the user has provided clear and informed consent where required.
Consent is obtained through explicit actions such as selecting checkboxes during registration.
Before giving consent, users are informed about:
・The identity of the data controller
・The purposes of processing
・The categories of data processed
・Possible recipients of the data
・Data retention periods
・Their rights under applicable law
Users may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

7. Third-Party Disclosure and Data Processors
(1) Data Processors
The Company may engage service providers (data processors) for:
・IT system management
・Hosting and cloud services
・Customer support
Such processors act only on the instructions of the Company and are bound by contractual data protection obligations.
(2) Third-Party Disclosure
Personal data may be disclosed to third parties only when:
・The data subject has provided consent, or
・Disclosure is required by law
Recipients may include:
・Affiliated companies within the ABC Group
・Legal or regulatory authorities
The Company ensures that disclosure is limited to the data necessary for the specified purpose.
(3) Notification Requirement
Where required by Ukrainian law, the Company will notify the data subject of any transfer of personal data to third parties within the legally prescribed timeframe.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfer
Personal data may be transferred outside Ukraine, including to Japan.
Such transfers are carried out for:
・Service operation and system management
・Internal group administration
The Company ensures appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable law.

9. Automated Decision-Making
The Company does not conduct automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.

10. Cookies
The Company uses cookies and similar technologies to:
・Ensure proper website functionality
・Analyze usage
・Improve user experience
Further details are provided in a separate Cookie Policy.

11. Rights of Data Subjects
Under applicable law, data subjects have the right to:
・Access their personal data free of charge
・Obtain information about processing conditions
・Request rectification, deletion, or restriction
・Withdraw consent
・Object to processing where applicable
The Company will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

12. Data Retention
Personal data is retained:
・For the duration of the contractual relationship, and
・For any additional period required by law
After the retention period expires or the purpose is fulfilled, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

13. Relationship with Other Policies
The Company maintains a corporate privacy policy available at:
https://corporate.abc-style.co.jp/privacy-policy/
In case of conflict, this Privacy Policy shall prevail with respect to the Service.

14. Amendments
This Privacy Policy may be amended due to legal or operational changes.
Where required by applicable law, the Company will obtain user consent prior to implementing material changes.

15. Language
For users located in Ukraine, this Privacy Policy may be provided in Ukrainian.
In case of inconsistency between language versions, the Ukrainian version shall prevail where required by applicable law.