Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At IkigaiTool, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you register
• Questionnaire Responses: Your answers about passions, skills, values, and life goals
• Contact Information: Information you provide when contacting us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• IP Address: For security and analytics purposes
• Cookies: Session cookies and preferences (see Cookie Policy below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Generate your personalized Ikigai analysis
• Save and allow you to access your results
• Send important notifications about your account
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing

Your questionnaire responses are processed by our AI system to generate personalized Ikigai statements. This processing:

• Uses your responses to create customized insights
• Does not share your individual data with AI providers for training
• May use anonymized, aggregated data to improve our AI models

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Service (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition

When you share your Ikigai results publicly, that information becomes visible to anyone with the link.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide you with services
• Required by law

Anonymous session data may be retained for analytics purposes. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Export your data in a common format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@ikigaitool.com

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (session management, security)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:

Email: info@ikigaitool.com