Privacy Policy

Gachi Studio ("we", "us", or "our") operates gachistudio.com (the "Site"). This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information you provide voluntarily

When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide (for example, a name or message content).

b) Automatically collected information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

c) Log data

Our servers automatically record information ("log data") created by your use of the Site, including your IP address, browser type, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our Site and content
• Send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribed)
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyse usage and trends to improve user experience
• Display personalised advertisements through Google AdSense
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our Site, and deliver relevant advertisements.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies — required for the Site to function (for example, session management)
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the Site
• Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense to serve personalised ads

4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other sites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our Site, please visit How Google uses data from sites that use Google services.

Note on GDPR / CCPA: if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have additional rights regarding your personal data. Google AdSense provides a consent management mechanism for EEA users. We comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. Embedded YouTube Videos

Our Site embeds videos from YouTube (owned by Google LLC). When you view embedded YouTube videos, YouTube may collect data about your interaction with the video, including your IP address and browsing behaviour, subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode where possible to minimise data collection.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information from our records.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion — request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out — unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Object — object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

10. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Gachi Studio
Website: gachistudio.com
Email: hello.gachistudio@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiry within five business days.