Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Lofi Japanese, powered by Skill Hunter, Inc. ("we" or “our company”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and digital learning materials, including any community or forum features (“the Services”). By using the Services, you agree to the Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

Unless otherwise specified, “the site” includes https://login.lofijapanese.com and https://www.lofijapanese.com and any other pages related to "the Services." Consumers who make purchases from Lofi Japanese or the site are entering into a transaction with Skill Hunter, Inc.

Skill Hunter, Inc. is the data controller for all personal information processed in connection with the Lofi Japanese website and its Services.

The Terms of Use provided by our company can be found here.

2. Age Restrictions

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under 16. If you are under 16, you may not use our Services or submit any personal information to us.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verified parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us via our Contact Us form.

If you are between the ages of 16 and 18, you may use our Services only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

For Japanese residents: In accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), minors may require parental consent for the collection or use of their personal data for certain activities.

3. Personal Information

“Personal information” means information about a living individual that can identify them, such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, or other information as defined by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI). This also includes data like fingerprints, voiceprints, or insurance policy numbers.

4. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information when you:

(1) Register for an account or use our Services

(2) Provide payment information (such as bank account or credit card details)

(3) Contact us for support or inquiries

(4) Post comments, forum posts, or other content in our community features

(5) Participate in transactions or promotions with our partners

(6) Send us direct messages, post comments, or otherwise interact with our official social media accounts (such as Instagram), in which case we may store and respond to your personal information through those platforms

We may also receive personal information from partners (such as information providers, advertisers, or ad distribution partners) in connection with transactions or collaborations.

5. Purpose of Use

We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

(1) To provide and operate our Services

(2) To respond to your user inquiries and verify your idenity

(3) To send information about updates, campaigns, and other services

(4) To notify you about maintenance or important updates

(5) To detect and prevent misuse or violations of our Terms of Use

(6) To allow you to manage and view your account information

(7) To process payments for paid services

(8) To use content you post (such as comments or forum posts) in marketing or promotional materials, while protecting personal information as needed

(9) For other purposes directly related to the above

6. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) based on the following lawful grounds:

(1) Contract – When processing is necessary to deliver the digital courses and services you have purchased from us
(2) Consent – For sending marketing communications or enabling optional features (you may withdraw consent at any time)
(3) Legitimate Interests – For purposes such as fraud prevention, service improvement, and maintaining security
(4) Legal Obligations – When required to comply with tax, accounting, or other legal obligations

For reference, the legal basis for each processing activity described in Section 4 is as follows:

-(1), (2), (6), (7): Contract

-(3): Consent

-(2): Contract or Legitimate Interests (depending on context)

-(5): Legitimate Interests

-Legal compliance activities: Legal Obligations

7. Data Retention Periods

We retain personal data for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

(1) Maintaining user accounts and delivering digital course access
(2) Keeping a record of transactions and user activity for legal, business, and operational purposes
(3) Providing customer support and handling disputes
(4) Improving our services and understanding user trends

We do not retain personal information longer than necessary, and we periodically review the data we store. When data is no longer needed for its original purpose and is not subject to any legal obligation, we will delete or anonymize it.

If you wish to request deletion of your personal information, please see Section 11.

8. Changes to Purpose of Use

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

(1) Encryption of data in transit and at rest
(2) Access controls and authentication procedures
(3) Regular security assessments and software updates
(4) Employee training on data protection practices
(5) Secure data backup systems
(6) Incident response planning

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze site usage.

This includes:

(1) Keeping you logged in
(2) Remembering your preferences
(3) Understanding how our site is used
(4) Personalizing content

Types of cookies used:

(a) Essential cookies – Required for site operation (cannot be disabled)

(b) Analytics cookies – Help us understand usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may limit certain features. We do not use cookies for cross-site tracking or sell cookie data to advertisers.

For more information, see the cookie settings section in your browser preferences.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.

For EU residents, when data is transferred outside the European Union, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

(1) Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
(2) Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions
(3) Your explicit consent for specific transfers

Our primary data processing occurs in Japan, which has received an adequacy decision from the EU. Transfers to other countries (such as the United States for payment processing) are protected by equivalent legal safeguards.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, updates take effect when posted on our website.

12. Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties

We do not provide personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following cases or as permitted by APPI and other laws:

(1) When necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property, and obtaining consent is difficult

(2) When needed to improve public health or promote the healthy development of children, and obtaining consent is difficult

(3) When cooperating with national or local government agencies or their designees, and obtaining consent would hinder their work

(4) When we have notified or publicly announced in advance and reported to the Personal Information Protection Commission

We do not consider the following as "third parties":

(a) When we outsource handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the stated purpose

(b) When personal information is transferred as part of a business succession (like a merger)

(c) When personal information is jointly used with specific parties, and users are notified in advance or can easily learn about: the fact of joint use, the information being shared, the purpose of use, the scope of joint users, and the party responsible for managing the information

10. Data Breach Notification

We work with trusted third-party service providers to deliver our services.

These providers include:

(1) Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal

(2) Course Platform and Email: CC360 (for course delivery, email and progress tracking)

(3) Analytics: Google Analytics (used to analyze traffic and optimize marketing)

From time to time, we may also use other analytics or tracking tools — such as Facebook Pixel — to help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These tools are only used with proper legal safeguards and, where required, user consent.

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only process it on our instructions. We do not sell or share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

14. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may pose a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will take the following actions:

(1) Notify affected users without undue delay via email
(2) Provide details about the nature of the breach
(3) Describe the likely consequences of the breach
(4) Outline the steps we have taken or plan to take in response
(5) Notify supervisory authorities as required by law

We maintain incident response procedures and regularly review our security practices to prevent breaches.

15. Disclosure of Personal Information

If you request disclosure of your personal information, we will respond without delay. However, we may decline disclosure if:

(1) There is a risk of harming the rights or safety of you or others

(2) It would significantly hinder our business operations

(3) It would violate other laws

We generally do not disclose information that does not constitute personal information, such as usage history or technical data.

16. Correction and Deletion of Personal Information

If you believe your personal information is incorrect, you can request correction, addition, or deletion. We will review your request and respond promptly. If we decide not to make changes, we will notify you.

17. Suspension and Deletion of Personal Information

If you request that we suspend or delete your personal information because it was collected improperly or is being used outside its intended scope, we will investigate promptly. If needed, we will suspend or delete the information and let you know the result.

If suspension or deletion is too costly or difficult, we will take alternative measures to protect your rights and interests.

18. Consent

By purchasing a course or using our Services, you agree to receive emails from us, including updates about course content, promotions, and other newsletters. You can opt out of these emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in each email.

You may opt out of promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in those emails. Transactional or service-related emails will still be sent as needed to fulfill your purchase or account activity.

19. Regional Privacy Rights (EU, Japan, California)

We respect the privacy rights of individuals in different regions. Depending on where you are located, you may have specific legal rights related to your personal information.

(A) EU Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

(1) Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
(2) Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
(3) Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your personal data
(4) Restriction of Processing – Request limited use of your data
(5) Data Portability – Receive your personal data in a machine-readable format
(6) Objection – Object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing
(7) Withdrawal of Consent – Withdraw your consent where processing is based on it

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our Contact Us form. We will respond within one month. You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority

(B) Japanese Residents (APPI)

If you are located in Japan, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) grants you certain rights. These include:

(1) The right to request notification of the purpose of use of your personal information
(2) The right to access, correct, add to, delete, or stop the use of your personal data
(3) The right to stop third-party sharing of your personal information
(4) In the case of minors, parental or guardian consent may be required for certain processing activities

To make a request regarding your rights under APPI, please contact us via our Contact Us form

If you are a resident of California, you may have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

(1) Right to Know – Request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
(2) Right to Delete – Request deletion of your personal information
(3) Right to Opt-Out – Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
(4) Right to Correct – Request correction of inaccurate personal information
(5) Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
(6) Right to Non-Discrimination – You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your rights under CCPA/CPRA, contact us via our Contact Us form

20. Automated Decision Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you. Any personalization of your course experience is based on your explicit choices and learning progress, which you can adjust at any time.

21. Contact Information

For questions or requests about this Policy, please use the Contact Us form on our website

※Last updated: June 28, 2025