Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2026

Hamptons Nihonto & Tosogu Collection ("we," "our," or "us") operates a read-only digital archive for the private viewing of Japanese swords and artisanal fittings. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in connection with our website and iOS application.

1. Information We Collect

We do not require account registration and do not collect personal information from visitors. We collect anonymous usage data through Google Analytics, including pages visited, session duration, and general geographic region (country/city level). This data contains no personally identifiable information.

2. Contact Form

If you submit an inquiry through our Contact page, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide (name, email address, and message). This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

3. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with the collection. Google Analytics collects data such as device type, browser, and anonymized IP address. You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer any information to third parties. No user profiles are created or stored. No payment information is collected.

5. Children's Privacy

This application is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.

6. Security

All data transmission is secured via HTTPS. We rely on Apple's and the platform's standard security infrastructure and do not implement custom encryption algorithms.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Third-Party Services

This app uses Google Analytics (analytics only, no personal data sold or shared), operated by Google LLC. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy. No other third-party advertising, tracking, or data-broker services are used.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to request deletion of any personal information you have voluntarily submitted (e.g. via the contact form). To exercise this right, contact us directly at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries or data deletion requests, please contact us at: privacy@hamptons-nihonto.com or via the Contact page.