At a Glance
Privacy at a glance
- We collect only information reasonably needed to review and respond to an enquiry.
- We do not sell personal information.
- Form submissions are processed using Formspree.
- We do not currently use advertising cookies, advertising pixels or behavioural tracking.
Operator
Who is responsible for the information?
YK Japan is operated by Yoshida Kobayashi Godo Kaisha (G.K.), a Japanese limited liability company based in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
The company is represented by Taku Kobayashi. We do not publish a street address on this website. Registered office information will be provided when reasonably required for a legitimate legal or privacy request.
Information We Collect
What information may be collected?
The project enquiry form may collect:
- Name
- Company
- Work email address
- Enquiry message
- Other information you voluntarily include in your enquiry
- Information confirming acceptance of this policy
- Technical information automatically processed by the hosting or form service where applicable
Purposes of Use
How do we use submitted information?
- Respond to project and privacy enquiries
- Assess whether an enquiry is within YK Japan’s service scope
- Define scope, prepare a quotation or proposal and conduct necessary business communication
- Perform an agreed itinerary review or field-research assignment
- Prevent spam, abuse and security incidents
- Manage information reasonably required to improve the service
- Maintain appropriate business records and comply with legal obligations
Form and Hosting Providers
Who processes website information?
YK Japan uses Formspree, Inc. to receive, process, store and deliver contact form submissions. Formspree may process information in the United States and other jurisdictions in accordance with its privacy policy.
This website is hosted using Vercel. Vercel may process limited technical information such as IP addresses, request information, device information and security logs.
Sharing
When may information be shared?
Personal information is not sold.
Information may be shared with a trusted research partner or professional service provider only where necessary to assess an enquiry or perform an agreed review or research assignment, and only to the extent reasonably required.
This may include Formspree, the website hosting provider, technical service providers, professional advisers and legal authorities where disclosure is required by law. YK Japan limits any sharing to what is reasonably necessary for the stated purpose.
Retention and Security
How long is information kept?
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to handle the enquiry, deliver agreed work, maintain appropriate business records and comply with legal obligations.
YK Japan takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. No transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Sensitive Information
Please keep the first enquiry business-focused.
Do not submit traveller names, passport details, payment card information, booking credentials, detailed health information or other sensitive personal information through the initial enquiry form.
Your Requests
Access, correction and other choices
Depending on applicable law and the circumstances, you may request access to personal information held about you, correction, deletion, restriction, cessation of certain uses or an explanation of how it has been handled.
We may need to confirm the identity and authority of the person making the request.
Policy Updates
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated when website functions, service providers, legal requirements or business practices change.
Effective Date
Effective date
Effective date: July 30, 2026