Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 April 2025
1. Introduction
AKRIN Inc. ("AKRIN", "we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website or join our waitlist.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide us:
- Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
- Company information (name, size, industry)
- Job title and role
- Communication preferences
2.2 Information automatically collected:
- IP address and location data
- Browser and device information
- Usage data (pages visited, features used)
- Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To manage your waitlist registration and account
- To send you product updates and marketing communications (with consent)
- To analyze and improve our website performance
- To comply with legal obligations
- To detect and prevent fraud or security breaches
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: For marketing communications and cookies
- Contract: To provide our services and manage waitlist
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and security
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
5. Data Sharing and International Transfers
We may share your data with:
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors)
- Law enforcement when required by law
Data may be transferred outside Japan with appropriate safeguards under APPI and GDPR standards.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for:
- Waitlist data: 24 months or until service launch
- Marketing preferences: Until you unsubscribe
- Usage data: 12 months
- Legal requirements: As required by law
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Material changes will be notified via email or website notice.
11. Contact Us
For privacy inquiries:
- Email: privacy@akrin.ai
- Address: [Company Address]
- Data Protection Officer: dpo@akrin.ai