Privacy Policy

Introduction and Scope

Perigee Science Wire ("we," "our," or "us") operates the perigeescience.jp website and related services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our services, or interact with our content. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices. This policy applies to all users worldwide, with specific provisions for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, Japan, and other jurisdictions with data protection regulations.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services. Personal information you provide directly includes your name, email address, payment information, professional affiliation, and communication preferences when you register for an account, subscribe to our services, or contact us. Technical information collected automatically includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and interaction data. We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect this information. If you subscribe to premium services, we collect billing information and transaction history. When you interact with our content, we collect data about articles read, searches performed, content preferences, and engagement metrics.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for multiple legitimate purposes. Service delivery includes account creation and management, content delivery, subscription management, payment processing, and customer support. We analyze usage patterns to improve our content, enhance user experience, develop new features, and conduct research on scientific communication effectiveness. Marketing communications include newsletters, product updates, personalized content recommendations, and promotional offers, which you can opt out of at any time. We use your information to ensure platform security, prevent fraud and abuse, comply with legal obligations, and protect our rights and property. Analytics help us understand user behavior, measure content performance, optimize our platform, and conduct A/B testing.

Legal Basis for Processing (EEA and UK Users)

For users in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on several legal grounds. Processing is necessary for contract performance when you subscribe to our services or make purchases. We have legitimate interests in improving our services, conducting analytics, preventing fraud, and marketing to existing customers, balanced against your rights. We process data based on your consent for marketing communications, optional cookies, and sharing data with third parties. We process data to comply with legal obligations including tax laws, payment regulations, and law enforcement requests where required.

Sharing Your Information

We share your information with carefully selected third parties only as necessary to provide our services. Service providers include payment processors, hosting providers, email service providers, analytics platforms, and customer support tools. All service providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information. Research partners may receive aggregated, anonymized data for academic research purposes. We may share information with law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law, in response to legal process, to protect our rights, or to prevent harm. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity with notice provided to you. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable data with sponsors and partners for research and reporting purposes.

International Data Transfers

Perigee Science Wire is based in Japan, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, adequacy decisions by relevant authorities, and your explicit consent where required. We take measures to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection wherever it is processed.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Account information is retained for the duration of your active subscription and a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes. Technical and analytics data is typically retained for 24 to 36 months unless longer retention is required for legitimate business purposes. Marketing communications data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Payment information is retained as required by tax and financial regulations. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information. You can access the personal information we hold about you by contacting us or through your account settings. You may request correction of inaccurate information or update your details directly in your account. You can request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements. You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests and to restrict certain processing activities. You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another service provider. You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. You have the right to opt out of marketing communications at any time using unsubscribe links or account settings. You can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

Cookie Policy Summary

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Essential cookies are necessary for website functionality, including authentication, security, and basic features. Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website through analytics and usage statistics. Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalization based on your preferences. Marketing cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie banner, your browser settings, or our preference center. For detailed information, please review our Cookie Policy.

Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information. Technical safeguards include encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, regular security assessments and penetration testing, access controls and authentication mechanisms, and intrusion detection and prevention systems. Organizational measures include employee training on data protection, strict access policies limiting data access to authorized personnel, confidentiality agreements with employees and partners, and incident response procedures for data breaches. While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Perigee Science Wire is designed for professional and educational use and is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are under 16, please do not provide any information on our website. Educational institutions may use our classroom modules for students under 16, in which case the institution is responsible for obtaining necessary consents and managing student data in compliance with applicable laws. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16 without proper consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Perigee Science Wire. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. When we integrate third-party services (such as payment processors or social media features), those services may collect information directly from you and are governed by their own privacy policies.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell. You can request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected. You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. You have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, though we do not engage in such sales. You have the right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@threnmoor.com. We will verify your identity before processing requests.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on our website, sending an email to registered users, or other appropriate means. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information and Data Protection Officer

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Perigee Science Wire
3 Chome-1-1 Himonya, Meguro City, Tokyo 152-0003, Japan
Email: privacy@threnmoor.com
Phone: +81 3-6452-2623

For users in the European Economic Area, our Data Protection Officer can be reached at dpo@threnmoor.com. We will respond to all requests within the timeframes required by applicable law, typically within 30 days.