Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 17, 2025
At Maruta Shoten Seattle (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our store, website, or interact with our services.
By using our website or providing information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from you:
a. Personal Information
When you make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Payment information (processed securely through our payment provider)
b. Non-Personal Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
Browser type and version
Device information
IP address
Pages visited and browsing activity
This information helps us improve our website, understand visitor preferences, and enhance the customer experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process and fulfill orders
Communicate with you about your purchases or inquiries
Send updates, promotions, or newsletters (only if you’ve opted in)
Improve our products, services, and website
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:
Payment processors (to complete your transactions)
Shipping providers (to deliver your orders)
Service providers (for website hosting, analytics, or email distribution)
These third parties are only authorized to use your information for specific tasks on our behalf and must protect it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Remember your preferences
Understand how visitors use our site
Improve site performance and content
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
Complete transactions or provide requested services
Comply with legal, tax, or accounting requirements
Maintain business records consistent with best practices
When no longer needed, your information will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Request a copy of the data we hold about you
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of any updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Maruta Shoten Seattle
1024 S Bailey Street
Seattle, WA 98108
Email: info@marutashoten.com
Phone: (206) 767-5002