PRIVACY
POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

The Golden Gai Insider ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and purchase our products or services.

Translation: I don't care about your data. But legally, I have to tell you what happens to it.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide

• Purchase Information: When you buy a product through Gumroad, they collect your email address, payment information, and order details. We receive your email and order number.
• VIP Applications: When you apply for Tier 3 (Godfather Seat), you provide your name, email, visit dates, and other details via Google Forms.
• Contact Inquiries: When you email us, we collect your email address and any information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Analytics: We use analytics tools to collect information about your visit, including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on the site.
• Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

• Process and deliver your purchases (PDF guides, AI access credentials)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Review and process VIP access applications
• Send transactional emails (order confirmations, access instructions)
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience

We do NOT:

• Send marketing emails without your explicit consent
• Sell your data to third parties
• Share your information with bars or establishments (except for Tier 3 introductions)

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use the following third-party services:

4.1 Gumroad (Payment Processing)

All purchases are processed through Gumroad. They handle payment information and deliver digital products. Review their privacy policy at gumroad.com/privacy.

4.2 Google Forms (VIP Applications)

VIP applications are collected via Google Forms. Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy.

4.3 Analytics Tools

We use web analytics to track site usage. These tools may use cookies and collect anonymized data.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations:

• Purchase Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• VIP Applications: Retained for 2 years or until service is delivered
• Email Correspondence: Retained for 3 years
• Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained indefinitely

6. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

7. SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Translation: We try. But if you're worried, don't share sensitive info.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, contact us immediately.

9. INTERNATIONAL USERS

Our website is operated from Japan. If you are accessing from outside Japan, your information may be transferred to and processed in Japan. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. CONTACT US

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
[email protected]