Legal notice

Definitions

Client: Any professional or capable natural person within the meaning of Articles 1123 et seq. of the French Civil Code, or legal entity, who visits the Website governed by these general terms and conditions.
Services: Japandistore® provides Clients with:
Content: All elements comprising the information present on the Website, including text, images, and videos.
Client Information: Hereinafter referred to as “Information,” this refers to all personal data that may be held by Japandistore® for the management of your account, customer relations, and for analysis and statistical purposes.
User: Internet user connecting to and using the aforementioned site.
Personal Information: “Information that allows, in any form whatsoever, directly or indirectly, the identification of the natural persons to whom it applies” (Article 4 of Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978).
The terms "personal data", "data subject", "processor", and "sensitive data" have the meaning defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR: No. 2016-679).

1. Website Presentation

Pursuant to Article 6 of Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004 for confidence in the digital economy, users of the Japandistore.co.uk website are informed of the identity of the various parties involved in its creation and maintenance:

2. General Conditions of Use of the Site and Services Provided

The Site constitutes an intellectual work protected by the provisions of the Intellectual Property Code and applicable international regulations. The Client may not reuse, transfer, or exploit any part of the Site or its content for personal use.
By using the Japandistore.co.uk site, the user fully accepts the general conditions of use described below. These terms may be modified or supplemented at any time; users are therefore invited to consult them regularly.
The site is normally accessible to users at all times. However, Japandistore® may decide to interrupt access for technical maintenance, in which case it will endeavor to inform users in advance.
Japandistore® regularly updates the site and legal notices, which are binding on users.

3. Description of Services Provided

The website Japandistore.co.uk aims to provide information on all activities of the company. Japandistore® strives to provide accurate information but cannot be held liable for omissions, inaccuracies, or lack of updates, whether caused by itself or third parties.
All information on Japandistore.co.uk is provided for reference only and may evolve. It is not exhaustive and may be modified after being put online.

4. Contractual Limitations on Technical Data

The site uses JavaScript. It cannot be held responsible for any material damage resulting from its use. Users agree to access the site using up-to-date equipment free from viruses and with a modern browser.
The site is hosted in the EU, in compliance with GDPR regulations.
The hosting provider ensures 24/7 continuity of service but may interrupt it for maintenance, improvement, or due to abnormal traffic.
Japandistore® and the host cannot be held liable for internet network issues, phone line problems, or equipment malfunctions preventing access.

5. Intellectual Property and Infringements

Japandistore® owns all intellectual property rights for content on the website (texts, images, graphics, logos, videos, icons, sounds).
Any reproduction or adaptation without prior written permission is prohibited.
Unauthorized use will be considered infringement and prosecuted under Articles L.335-2 et seq. of the Intellectual Property Code.

6. Limitations of Liability

Japandistore® is the website’s publisher and is responsible for the accuracy and quality of the content it publishes.
Japandistore® cannot be held liable for damage to the user’s equipment due to access or bugs/incompatibilities, nor for indirect damages like loss of opportunity.
Interactive features (contact form) may be moderated without notice if they breach laws, especially those relating to data protection.
Japandistore® may pursue civil and/or criminal proceedings for racist, defamatory, or pornographic content.

7. Management of Personal Data

Clients are informed of regulations on marketing, the 2014 Digital Economy law, the 2004 Data Protection Law, and GDPR.

7.1 Data Controller

For personal data collected during account creation or site browsing, the data controller is Japandistore®.
Japandistore® undertakes to comply with all applicable legal obligations, inform users of data processing, obtain consent, and maintain accurate processing records.

7.2 Purpose of Collected Data

Japandistore® may process data to:

  • Allow site navigation and order tracking

  • Prevent fraud (spam, hacking)

  • Improve navigation

  • Conduct satisfaction surveys

  • Run marketing campaigns

Japandistore® does not sell user data—data is only used for analysis and operational needs.

7.3 User Rights

Users of Japandistore.co.uk have rights under the GDPR, including:

  • Access and rectification (Art. 15–16 GDPR)

  • Erasure (Art. 17)

  • Consent withdrawal (Art. 13-2c)

  • Processing limitation (Art. 18)

  • Objection to processing (Art. 21)

  • Data portability (Art. 20)

  • Post-mortem data instructions

Users may exercise their rights by contacting Japandistore.co.uk and providing proof of identity.
Deletion requests may be subject to legal obligations (e.g., archiving). Users may also file complaints with the CNIL: https://www.cnil.fr/fr/plaintes

7.4 Data Sharing and Transfers

Japandistore® will not transfer personal data outside the EU or to countries deemed “non-adequate” without notifying the client.
Japandistore® ensures subcontractors meet GDPR requirements and takes necessary measures to safeguard data.
If a data breach occurs, Japandistore® will notify affected users. No sensitive data is collected.
Only authorized employees and service providers have access to user data.

8. Incident Notification

No online or electronic storage method is entirely secure. If a breach occurs, users will be notified in compliance with legal obligations.
Japandistore® commits to transparency and will support clients in fulfilling their regulatory obligations.
User data will never be published, transferred, or sold without consent, except in the case of company acquisition.
Security: Japandistore.co.uk uses firewalls, pseudonymization, encryption, and password protection to secure data.

9. Hyperlinks, Cookies, and Web Tags

9.1 Cookies

A “cookie” is a small file sent to the user’s browser and stored on their device (computer, smartphone, etc.). It includes information such as domain name, browser, operating system, access date/time.
Cookies do not harm devices. Japandistore® may use cookies to track site usage and improve content.
Users can configure their browsers to accept or reject cookies, either systematically or on a case-by-case basis.
Rejecting cookies may impact site functionality. Japandistore® is not responsible for degraded performance due to cookie refusal.
Cookie settings differ by browser (see help section of your browser for details).
Japandistore® may also use external providers for analytics and may allow social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus) to place cookies if the user consents.
This consent can be revoked at any time.

9.2 Web Tags (“Tags”)

Japandistore® may use web tags (also called action tags, tracking pixels, invisible GIFs) via analytics partners who may store data, including the user's IP address, in foreign countries.
These tags may be used to evaluate site performance and ad campaign effectiveness.
Analytics partners may use tags to collect data across websites and create usage reports for Japandistore®.

10. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

Any dispute related to the use of Japandistore.co.uk is governed by French law.
Unless prohibited by law, exclusive jurisdiction is granted to the competent courts of Rodez.