Privacy Policy – Minato CG
Last Updated: 14 January 2025
Minato CG (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when you use our website or services.
Minato CG is registered in the British Virgin Islands, headquartered in Japan, and serves clients worldwide, including in the United States. We comply with global privacy laws, including Japan’s APPI, the EU/UK GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using our website, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly: Name, email, phone, company, job title, messages via forms or email.
b. Information Collected Automatically: IP address, browser/device information, pages visited, cookies, analytics.
c. Information from Third Parties: Analytics providers, partners, or publicly available professional sources.
2. How We Use Your Information
Deliver and improve consulting services
Respond to inquiries and requests
Manage client relationships
Send updates, insights, or marketing communications (where permitted)
Analyze website performance and enhance security
Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis / US & Global Compliance
Japan (APPI): Consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, legitimate interest
EU/UK GDPR: Consent, contract, legitimate interest, legal compliance
CCPA (California, USA): Minato CG collects personal information only to provide services, fulfill contractual obligations, or legitimate business purposes. California residents may request disclosure, deletion, or opt out of sale (we do not sell personal information).
4. Sharing Information
We may share personal data with:
Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email)
Professional advisors (legal, compliance, accounting)
Partners/subcontractors assisting with services
Authorities when required by law
We do not sell personal information.
5. International Transfers
Data may be transferred between Japan, the BVI, the USA, and other countries. Safeguards include Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and secure processing agreements.
6. Data Retention
Data is retained only as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, or support legitimate business interests, then securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for site performance, analytics, security, and content personalisation. Users may manage cookies via browser settings or our cookie banner.
8. Your Rights (Global & US)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:
Access, correct, or delete personal data
Restrict processing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
Opt out of marketing communications
For California residents: request disclosure of categories of personal information collected, request deletion, and opt out of the “sale” of personal information (we do not sell data).
Contact: privacy@minatocg.com
9. Security
We implement technical and organizational safeguards, but no online system is completely secure.
10. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for external websites linked from our site.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not for individuals under 16.
12. Updates to This Policy
Changes will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
Minato CG
Email: privacy@minatocg.com
Headquarters:
7F Toranomon MT Building
5-13-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-0001
Japan
