Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: 2026
At Viblysunnypatch Apparel Archive Ltd. (operating globally under the domain viblysunnypatch.cyou), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our global readers, archivists, researchers, and clients. This Privacy Policy sets forth our comprehensive protocols regarding the collection, processing, storage, and protection of information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) of Japan.
1. Data Controller Identification
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
Viblysunnypatch Apparel Archive Ltd.
Company Registration Number: JP-8849201-B
Registered Office Address: 4-28-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Data Protection Officer Contact: [email protected]
2. Categories of Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our digital archive and editorial publications, we collect and process the following categories of information:
- Directly Provided Information: Full name, corporate entity name, email address, inquiry topic, and specific editorial or consulting communications transmitted via our contact forms.
- Automated Telemetry & Device Data: IP address (anonymized), browser user-agent strings, referring URLs, time spent per archive volume, device hardware profile, and viewport dimensions.
- Consent Preferences: Local storage state indicators confirming cookie acceptance or rejection preferences.
3. Legal Bases and Purposes of Processing
Under Article 6 of the GDPR, we process personal data under the following lawful bases:
• Performance of a Contract / Request: To respond directly to your queries regarding vintage authentication, editorial collaborations, or licensing agreements.
• Legitimate Interests: To maintain server integrity, thwart malicious bot penetration, analyze subcultural content engagement, and continually refine site performance across desktop and mobile devices.
• Consent: For non-essential analytics and persistent preference cookies where you have explicitly opted in via our interactive banner.
4. Data Retention and Cross-Border Transfers
Personal correspondence submitted via contact interfaces is retained only for the duration required to fulfill the operational purpose, not exceeding twenty-four (24) months, unless a longer statutory retention period is required by Japanese tax or corporate law. Data stored or transferred across borders is protected under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and robust TLS 1.3 encryption.
5. Your Statutory Rights
Regardless of your geographic location, you possess the right to:
- Request access to copies of your personal data held by us.
- Request rectification of inaccurate or outdated information.
- Request permanent erasure (Right to be Forgotten) of your personal record.
- Object to or restrict specific processing operations.
- Lodge a formal grievance with your national data protection supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, direct your written request to [email protected].