Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Obata Design Inc. (“OBATA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained through this website and related interactions.
OBATA recognizes that privacy is important and is committed to protecting the personal information of visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, how we use that information, and the choices available to you regarding your personal information.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect several types of information from visitors to our website.
Personal Information
Personal information is information that identifies you as an individual. We may collect personal information such as:
- Your name
- Your job title and company name
- Your postal address
- Your telephone number
- Your email address
We collect this information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you:
- contact us through forms on the website
- subscribe to communications or newsletters
- submit inquiries or requests
- participate in surveys or questionnaires
Automatically Collected Information
Certain information may be collected automatically when you visit our website. This information may include:
- IP address
- browser type
- device information
- pages visited
- referring websites
- date and time of visits
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve website functionality and user experience.
Website Analytics
We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics (GA4) to better understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics collects information such as:
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- traffic sources
- device and browser information
This information helps us analyze website usage, improve the website, and better understand how visitors interact with our services.
Where required by law, analytics technologies operate in accordance with user consent preferences.
Advertising Technologies
We may use advertising technologies such as Google Ads to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to display advertisements that may be relevant to users who have previously visited our website.
These technologies may use cookies or similar identifiers to measure advertising performance and improve marketing activities.
For more information about how Google uses information collected from sites that use its services, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and provide a better user experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- enable essential website functionality
- analyze website traffic and usage
- support marketing and advertising activities
Visitors are presented with a cookie consent banner when they first visit the website. This banner allows users to accept, reject, or customize the use of non-essential cookies.
You may update your cookie preferences at any time.
For more information about cookies and how they are used on this website, please review our Cookie Policy.
User Generated Information
We may collect information when you voluntarily submit information through our website, including when you:
- contact us through forms or email
- submit questions or feedback
- participate in surveys or questionnaires
You may choose not to provide certain information. However, doing so may limit our ability to respond to inquiries or provide services.
How Information Is Used
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Provide information about services or opportunities
- Send communications related to events or updates
- Provide customer support
- Improve our website and services
- Analyze website performance and visitor behavior
- Develop marketing initiatives and communications
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
We may also use information to comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms and policies.
Sharing of Information
We may share personal information with third parties in limited circumstances, including:
- service providers who assist in operating our website
- technology providers that support analytics or communications
- contractors who process data on our behalf
These service providers are required to handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and security standards.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Direct Marketing
We may use information collected through the website to send marketing communications related to OBATA services, opportunities, or events.
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by:
- clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
- contacting us directly at info@obata.com
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the OBATA website. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of other websites they visit.
Children’s Information
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
- requesting access to personal information we hold about you
- requesting correction of inaccurate information
- requesting deletion of personal information
- withdrawing consent for certain processing activities
Requests regarding personal information may be submitted to info@obata.com.
International Data Transfers
Information collected through our website may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States.
By using this website, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred and processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your information is handled, please contact us at: info@obata.com