Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 3, 2026
1. Introduction
Nippon Homes ("we", "us", "our") operates nipponhomes.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: name, email address, password
- Payment information: processed securely through Stripe (we do not store card details)
- Saved searches and property preferences
- Communications you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, search queries
- Device information: browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- IP address and approximate location
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Process subscriptions and payments
- Send you saved search notifications and property alerts
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Stripe (payments), Supabase (database hosting), Vercel (hosting), AWS (image storage), Mapbox (mapping services)
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication (session cookies), remembering your preferences (such as currency selection), and analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication with httpOnly cookies, and secure payment processing through Stripe. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict processing of your information
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at inquiries@nipponhomes.com.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and Japan. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
10. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.