Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Feb 19, 2026

1. Introduction

BYCHOICE (hereinafter referred to as “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) of Japan. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data regarding our coaching, retreats, and website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information necessary for our services:

  • Contact Data: Name, email address, and phone number.
  • Participation Data: Registration details, dietary restrictions, and emergency contact info.
  • Payment Data: Transaction history processed via secure third-party services (e.g., PayPal). We do not store credit card numbers.
  • Media & Feedback: Photos, videos, and testimonials provided during or after events.

3. Purpose of Use & Third-Party Disclosure

We use your information strictly for:

  • Providing and improving coaching sessions and retreats.
  • Processing payments and sending booking confirmations.
  • Facility Coordination: Sharing necessary participant details (e.g., name/dietary needs) with third-party Facilities or accommodation providers for retreat logistics.
  • Marketing (with consent), such as newsletters or social media updates. We do not sell your data. We only share it with third parties when required by Japanese law or for essential event operations (e.g., hotel check-in).

4. Media Release & Testimonials

During our events, photos or videos may be taken for promotional use.

  • Opt-Out: Participants may opt-out of media coverage at the time of booking or by notifying the Coach on-site.
  • Anonymity: Testimonials may be posted on our website or social media. Upon request, these will be anonymized or credited via initials only.

5. Data Security & Your Rights

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that online data transmission is never 100% secure. You have the right to:

  • Request access to or correction of your personal data.
  • Request the deletion of your data or withdraw consent for media use. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party tools to help us provide a secure, efficient, and user-friendly experience. These providers may collect, process, and store information about your use of our website.

1. Analytics (Google Analytics)

To understand how visitors interact with our website, we use Google Analytics.

  • How it works: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and site activity. This helps us track trends and improve our content.

  • Your Privacy: We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize your IP address [Keep this if applicable]. The data generated is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

  • Control Your Data: You can opt-out of this tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

2. Security and Anti-Spam (Google reCAPTCHA)

To protect our website from automated software and “bots,” we use Google reCAPTCHA.

  • How it works: This service checks if you are a human by analyzing your interactions with the site (e.g., mouse movements or typing patterns).

  • Data Transmission: By using this service, you acknowledge that certain hardware and software information is sent to Google. This data is used solely for security purposes and is governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be notified on our website.

8. Contact Information

BYCHOICE Representative: Shashank Sangle
Email: bychoice.connect@gmail.com