Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 19, 2026 Business Name: Arigatou Studio Jurisdiction: State of Texas, United States Contact Email: thearigatoustudio@gmail.com 

Arigatou Studio ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase standard retail products, or request custom artwork commissions.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our store, make a purchase, or submit a custom commission request, we collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Identification: Name, shipping address, billing address, and email address.
  • Order & Custom Brief Details: Information regarding your order preferences, reference materials submitted for custom commissions, and project communications.
  • Payment Data: Payment transactions are processed securely through third-party payment providers (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal, Venmo, credit/debit card processors). Arigatou Studio does not store or have access to your full credit card or bank account details.
  • Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and site interaction data automatically collected via standard web analytics and cookies to ensure proper website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect strictly to operate our store and fulfill your orders, including:

  • Processing payment transactions, sending invoices, and issuing order updates.
  • Crafting custom artwork, footwear, and physical products according to your specifications.
  • Shipping finished physical products and delivering final digital files.
  • Communicating regarding customer service inquiries or project revisions.
  • Meeting legal, tax, and administrative compliance obligations under Texas state and U.S. federal laws.

3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share necessary data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our store, including:

  • E-Commerce & Payment Platforms: Shopify, PayPal, Venmo, and credit card processors to process secure transactions.
  • Shipping Carriers: Postal services (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx) to deliver your physical orders to your provided address.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or government authority operating within the State of Texas or federal jurisdiction.

4. Texas Data Privacy & Security Act (TDPSA) Compliance

In compliance with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and applicable state consumer privacy laws:

  • No Sale of Data: Arigatou Studio does not sell or lease customer personal data or share data for targeted third-party behavioral advertising.
  • Consumer Rights: If you are a Texas resident (or user residing in a jurisdiction with applicable data privacy rights), you have the right to:
    • Access and confirm the personal data we hold about you.
    • Request corrections to any inaccurate personal information.
    • Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to tax and record-keeping legal exceptions.
  • Exercising Your Rights: To submit a request regarding your data, please contact us at [Insert Your Email].

5. Data Security & Retention

  • We maintain reasonable administrative and technical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
  • We retain client transaction and order history for as long as necessary to fulfill orders, resolve disputes, and satisfy state business tax and legal accounting rules.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external payment platforms or social media channels (such as Instagram or TikTok). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party external sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

7. Policy Updates

Arigatou Studio reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes take effect immediately upon publication to our store website.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to submit a data request, please contact us at:

Arigatou Studio Email: thearigatoustudio@gmail.com 

Website: arigatoustudio.com