Privacy Policy for Newsletter Subscription

We are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you subscribe to our newsletter.

1. Personal Data Collected

• Email address
• IP address (may be automatically collected at registration)
• Date and time of registration

This information is only collected with your explicit consent.

2. Purpose of Use

• To send information about the artist’s activities and events
• To analyse and improve email delivery performance (e.g., open rates)
• To maintain records in compliance with GDPR and other legal obligations

3. Data Retention Period

Personal data such as your email address will be stored until the earliest of the following:

• You request to unsubscribe and delete your data
• The newsletter service is discontinued or this website ceases operation

4. Disclosure to Third Parties

Newsletter delivery is managed using the email distribution service "SendGrid" (provided by Twilio Inc.), jointly administered by the site administrator ("we") and Crotchet Inc.

Email addresses are stored in SendGrid accounts managed by us and Crotchet Inc., and are used solely for newsletter distribution.

SendGrid is a U.S.-based company that protects personal data in compliance with GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Your data will not be sold or shared with any other third parties.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Withdraw your consent (unsubscribe from the newsletter)
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@crotchet.co.jp

6. Contact

For any inquiries regarding personal data handling, please contact:

Crotchet Inc.
和-IZUMI- Website Administration Office
info@crotchet.co.jp