Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 22, 2026
Last Updated: September 22, 2026
(Previous versions of this policy are available upon request.)

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

At a Glance:

• What personal information do we collect? We collect your name, email address, account preferences, device information, technical logs, and usage analytics to provide our tutoring services.


• Do we process any sensitive personal information? No, we do not collect or process sensitive personal information (like government IDs, precise geolocation, or biometric data).


• Do we collect information from third parties? Yes, we receive payment confirmation and basic transaction details from our payment processor, Stripe.


• How do we use your information? We use your data to deliver Japanese language lessons, process payments, secure our platform, and improve your learning experience.


• Who do we share your personal information with? We share data only with essential service providers like Stripe (for payments) and Cloudflare (for website security and performance). We never sell your personal data.


• What are your privacy rights? You have the right to access, correct, delete, and port your data, as well as the right to opt out of marketing and certain data processing activities.


• How can you contact us? You can reach us anytime at hello@funjp.me.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Funjp.me, Risako C's online teaching and tutoring platform for Japanese language learners. We are thrilled to help you on your language journey. Because trust is the foundation of any good student-teacher relationship, we want to be completely transparent about how we handle your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you use our platform, why we need it, and how we protect it. We have written this document in plain language because you shouldn't need a law degree to understand your privacy rights. If you have any questions after reading this policy, please reach out to us at hello@funjp.me.

2. What We Collect & Why

To provide you with a seamless learning experience, we collect information in three ways: data you give us directly, data we collect automatically, and data from third parties.

Information You Give Us Directly

• Account Information: We collect your name, email address, and account preferences. We need this to create your account, communicate with you about your lessons, and tailor the platform to your learning style. (Legal basis: Contract)

Information Collected Automatically

• Device and Usage Data: We collect information about the device you use to access our platform, your IP address, browser type, and usage analytics (like which pages you visit). This helps us optimize our website for different devices and understand how students interact with our content. (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)
• Technical Logs: We maintain server logs that record system activity. This is strictly for troubleshooting bugs and detecting security threats. (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)
• Cookies & Tracking Data: We use cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. (Legal basis: Consent for non-essential cookies; Legitimate Interest for essential cookies)

Information from Third Parties

• Payment Information: When you pay for lessons, your payment is processed securely by Stripe. We do not collect or store your full credit card number. Stripe simply provides us with payment confirmation, the last four digits of your card, and billing details so we can grant you access to our services. (Legal basis: Contract)

3. How We Use Your Information

We only use your personal information for specific, clearly defined purposes. Every piece of data we collect serves a function in delivering or improving your Japanese learning experience.

• Core Service Delivery: We use your account and payment information to schedule lessons, grant access to learning materials, and fulfill our contract with you. (Legal basis: Contract)
• Service Improvement and Personalization: We analyze usage data to understand which features are working well and which need improvement, allowing us to build a better platform for all learners. (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)
• Communication with You: We use your email to send administrative notices, lesson reminders, and responses to your support requests. (Legal basis: Contract)
• Security and Fraud Prevention: We monitor technical logs and device information to protect Funjp.me from malicious activity, unauthorized access, and fraud. (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)
• Legal Compliance: We may process financial records and transaction history to comply with tax laws and other regulatory requirements. (Legal basis: Legal Obligation)
• Marketing: If you opt in, we may send you newsletters or promotional offers about new courses. You can opt out of these communications at any time with one click. (Legal basis: Consent)

4. When We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and strictly limit who has access to your data. We never sell your personal data to anyone. We only share your information in the following circumstances:

• Essential Service Providers: We share necessary data with companies that help us run our business. This includes Stripe for processing your payments and Cloudflare for securing our website and delivering content quickly.
• Legal Requirements: We will disclose your information if we are legally required to do so by a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
• Business Transitions: If Funjp.me is ever acquired by or merged with another company, your information would be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• With Your Consent: We will only share your data for any other purpose if you give us your explicit permission to do so.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live (including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, Texas, Virginia, and the European Economic Area), you have specific rights regarding your personal data. We believe all our students deserve these rights, regardless of their location.

• Access Your Data: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this within 30 to 45 days, depending on your jurisdiction.
• Correct Inaccuracies: If your information is wrong or outdated, you can update it directly in your account settings or ask us to fix it.
• Delete Your Data: You can request that we erase your personal information. We will honor this request unless we are legally required to keep certain records (like tax documents).
• Port Your Data: You can ask for your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format so you can transfer it to another service.
• Opt Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email.
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process data, you can withdraw it at any time. This will not affect the legality of any processing we did before you withdrew consent.
• Use an Authorized Agent: You may designate an authorized agent to make a privacy request on your behalf. We will verify the agent's authority and your identity before processing the request.
• Lodge Complaints: If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority or state attorney general.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We use industry-standard encryption to protect data in transit and at rest. We also employ strict access controls, meaning only authorized personnel can access your information, and we use Cloudflare to defend against DDoS attacks and other web threats.

However, we want to be honest with you: no system connected to the internet is 100% secure. While we work hard to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You also play a role in keeping your data safe. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your Funjp.me account and to keep your devices secure. In the unlikely event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we commit to notifying you and the relevant authorities within the timeframes required by law (typically within 72 hours of discovering the breach).

7. Data Retention

We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

• Active Account Data: We retain your profile and learning preferences for the duration of our relationship, plus a reasonable buffer of 6 months after account deactivation, in case you decide to return to your studies.
• Financial Records: We are legally required to keep transaction and billing data for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.
• Technical Logs: We retain server and security logs for 12 months to monitor long-term security trends and system performance.
• Marketing Preferences: We keep your contact information for marketing purposes until you withdraw your consent or opt out.

8. Cookies & Tracking

Funjp.me uses cookies—small text files placed on your device—to make our platform work effectively.

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function, such as keeping you logged in securely. You cannot opt out of these.
• Analytics Cookies: We use these to understand how students navigate our site so we can improve the user experience.
• Managing Preferences: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our platform.

9. Children's Privacy

Funjp.me is designed for adult learners and older students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16 without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your permission, please contact us at hello@funjp.me. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 16 without proper consent, we will delete that information immediately.

10. International Transfers

Funjp.me is based in the United States, but we serve students globally. When you use our platform, your personal information is transferred to and processed in the US.

To ensure your data remains protected when it crosses borders, we rely on legally recognized safeguards. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we ensure that our third-party vendors (like Stripe and Cloudflare) rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or relevant adequacy decisions to protect your data rights.

11. Changes to This Policy

Privacy laws and technology change constantly, and we may update this policy from time to time to reflect those changes.

If we make material changes to how we handle your personal information, we will notify you by sending an email to the address associated with your account and by posting a prominent notice on our website before the changes take effect. Your continued use of Funjp.me after the effective date constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy. You can always find the most current version of this policy at https://funjp.me.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, we are here to help.

• Privacy Email: hello@funjp.me
• Website: https://funjp.me

13. Categories Table (CCPA/CPRA)

For residents of California and other US states with comprehensive privacy laws, the following table maps out the specific categories of personal information we have collected in the past 12 months, where we got it, why we use it, who we share it with, and how long we keep it.

Note on Sensitive Personal Information: Funjp.me does not collect or process Sensitive Personal Information (such as social security numbers, precise geolocation, racial/ethnic origin, or biometric data) as defined by the CPRA.

14. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects concerning you. All decisions regarding your account, billing, and learning progression involve human oversight.

15. Privacy Signals

We respect your right to control your data. Funjp.me honors the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If you have enabled GPC in your browser or extension, our website will automatically recognize this signal and opt you out of any applicable tracking or data sharing for targeted advertising, as required by laws in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, and Texas.

16. Sub-Processors

To provide our services, we engage third-party vendors to process data on our behalf. Our current sub-processors are:

• Stripe (Payment processing)


• Cloudflare (Web security and content delivery)

17. Controller and Processor Roles

For the purposes of global data protection laws (including the GDPR) and US state privacy laws (including the CCPA), it is important to clarify our role in handling your data:

• Funjp.me as a Data Controller (or "Business"): We act as a Data Controller for the account, billing, and usage data we collect to manage our business, process your payments, and improve our platform.
• Funjp.me as a Data Processor (or "Service Provider"): We act as a Data Processor for any specific customer content or learning materials you upload, input, or create within the platform during your lessons. We only process this data to provide the tutoring service to you.

Consent Required

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