Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 26, 2026 This Privacy Policy defines and informs you of how the yoshimifutamura.com website uses and protects the information you provide to us, when you use this site accessible from https://yoshimifutamura.com (hereinafter the “Site”).
1. Data Controller
Yoshimi Futamura Atelier
19 Rue Fernand Léger, 75020 Paris, France
Email: info@yoshimifutamura.com
2. Collection of Personal Data
We collect several types of information required for the proper functioning of our online shop and the fulfillment of your orders:
- Order and Billing Data: Last name, first name, shipping address, billing address, email address, telephone number.
- Payment Data: Payment information (Stripe or PayPal) is securely processed by our payment gateways. We do not store your credit card or bank details on our server.
- Browsing Data: IP address, cookies, connection logs (necessary for the core functionality of the WooCommerce shopping cart and site security).
3. Use of Data
| Data Type | Primary Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Name, Address, Email, Phone | Processing, shipping, and tracking your book orders | Performance of a contract |
| Email Address | Sending WooCommerce invoices, payment links, and order updates | Performance of a contract |
| Email Address | Newsletter (only with your explicit consent via double opt-in) | Your consent |
| Technical Cookies | Remembering cart items and managing user sessions | Legitimate interest |
4. Newsletter & Marketing
We use a double opt-in system. After subscribing, you receive a confirmation email. You must click the link to confirm your subscription. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of every email or by contacting us.
5. Google Translate Widget
Our Site uses a Google Translate widget. When you use it, Google may collect your IP address and browsing data. Google is an independent data controller. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
6. Data Recipients
We never sell your personal information. We share only what is necessary with trusted service providers:
- Payment Providers: Stripe, PayPal — to process your transactions securely.
- Shipping Carriers: La Poste, Colissimo, and international carriers — to deliver your books.
- Hosting: OVH — our web host.
- Google: via the Translate widget only (see section 5).
- WooCommerce: our e-commerce platform.
Each provider is contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.
7. International Data Transfers
We ship worldwide. If your delivery address is outside the EU/EEA, your name, address, and phone number are shared with the relevant carrier. We ensure adequate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) with our service providers where required.
8. Data Retention Period
- Order Data & Invoices: 10 years (French tax and commercial law obligation).
- User Account Data: Until you request deletion.
- Newsletter Subscription: Until you unsubscribe.
- Browsing Data (Cookies): Session duration for technical cookies.
9. Your Rights Regarding Your Data
In accordance with European data protection regulations (GDPR), you hold the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of all data stored about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention for invoices).
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: At any time, for newsletters.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: With the CNIL (France’s data protection authority) at www.cnil.fr.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us: info@yoshimifutamura.com — we respond within 30 days.
10. Cookie Policy
Upon your first visit, a banner informs you about cookies. Our site uses only strictly necessary technical cookies for WooCommerce to function:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
woocommerce_items_in_cart |
Remembers cart contents | Session |
woocommerce_cart_hash |
Cart security hash | Session |
wp_woocommerce_session_* |
Your session ID | 48 hours |