Effective date: 2025-08-13
This Privacy Policy explains how The Kanji Speedrun (“we,” “us”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services (the “Service”).
1) Who we are & contact
Operator: The Kanji Speedrun
Email: thekanjispeedrun@gmail.com
Address: Remote business (based in Yokohama, Japan)
2) Information we collect
- Account information: email address, password (hashed), and account settings.
- Subscription & transaction data: purchase history, subscription tier, and billing status. Payment details are processed by our payment providers (e.g., Stripe, Gumroad); we do not store full credit card numbers.
- Course progress: information on chapters completed and related learning milestones.
- Usage data: limited technical information automatically provided by your browser (such as device type and browser type/version).
- Cookies & similar technologies: used only for authentication, remembering preferences, and enabling site functionality.
3) How we use information
- Provide and maintain your account and the Service.
- Deliver course content and track your learning progress.
- Process purchases and subscriptions.
- Improve the Service and troubleshoot issues.
- Prevent abuse and ensure security.
- Communicate with you about updates, purchases, and support requests.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4) Third-party services
We use third-party services to operate and maintain the Service:
- Firebase (Google) – hosting, authentication, and data storage (including your account email, subscription tier, and course progress).
- Stripe – subscription payments.
- Gumroad – one-time purchases (incl. tutoring sessions).
- Namecheap – domain registration.
Your use of these services may be subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
5) Legal bases for processing
Where applicable (e.g., EU/EEA residents), we process your data under the following legal bases: (a) performance of a contract; (b) legitimate interests (service operation, security, improvement); (c) consent (when required); and (d) compliance with legal obligations.
6) Data retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide the Service and meet legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account at any time.
7) Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your data, and to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, email us at thekanjispeedrun@gmail.com.
8) Sharing of information
- With service providers who help operate the Service.
- As required by law or to protect rights and safety.
- We do not sell your personal information.
9) Cookies
We use cookies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and analyze usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect site functionality.
10) Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your personal data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
11) Children’s privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it.
12) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be noted by updating the “Effective date.”
13) Contact
Questions? Email us at thekanjispeedrun@gmail.com.
Last updated: 2025-08-13