Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

Moments of Japan respects your privacy, and your inbox. This policy explains how I collect, handle, and protect your information when you sign up for updates about my website, photo book and Kickstarter campaign.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Chris Rayson — Moments of Japan
Office 152377, PO Box 7169, Poole, BH15 9EL
Email: hello@momentsofjapan.com

2. What I Collect

I only collect:

• Your email address, collected via a sign-up form powered by Mailchimp.

3. Why I Collect it

Your email address is used to:

• Send occassional updates about the Moments of Japan website and project.
• Let you know when the Kickstarter pre-launch and live pages are available.
• Share relevant behind-the-scenes updates or news related to the book.
• Your data will not be shared or sold to any third parties, and is only used for these purposes.

4. Legal Basis

• Your consent is the legal basis for processing your email address. By subscribing, you agree to receive updates as described above.

5. How Long Do I Keep Your Data

I’ll keep your email address:

• Until you unsubscribe.
• Or ask me to delete it.
• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email, or contact me directly to be removed.

6. How Your Data Is Stored

• Your email is stored securely via Mailchimp, who follow GDPR-compliant practices.
• You can view Mailchimp’s privacy policy here.

7. Your Rights (under GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access the data I hold about you.
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Delete your data (unsubscribe or email me directly).
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Request portability of your data in a readable format.
• To exercise any of these rights, just contact me at hello@momentsofjapan.com
  

8. International Transfers

• Mailchimp may store data on servers outside the UK/EU. They participate in data protection frameworks that help safeguard your information under GDPR.

9. Policy Updates

• I may update this policy to reflect changes to the project or privacy laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

10. Contact

If you have questions about how your data is handled, feel free to get in touch