Privacy Policy - ByteWorks

Last updated: October 18, 2025

At ByteWorks, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website or use our services.

We believe in transparency and want you to understand your rights regarding your personal data. This policy applies to all information collected through our website and related services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you fill out contact forms or inquire about courses
• Communication Records: Messages, feedback, and correspondence you send to us
• Course Interest Information: Details about programming courses you're interested in or have inquired about

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• ge Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths, click patterns
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies as described in our Cookie Policy

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, analyzingge patterns, and ensuring security
• Contractual Necessity: To provide services you have requested or to enter into a contract with you
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery and Communication

To respond to your inquiries, provide information about our courses, process enrollments, and communicate with you about our educational programs.

Website Improvement and Analytics

To analyze how visitors use our website, identify technical issues, understand user preferences, and improve the overall user experience and functionality.

Marketing and Promotional Communications

To send you information about new courses, updates, and relevant educational content. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Security and Fraud Prevention

To protect our website, detect and prevent security threats, unauthorized access, and fraudulent activities.

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who help us operate our website and deliver our services. These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.

Analytics Partners

We use analytics services to understand how our website is used. These services may collect information about your browsing activity across different websites.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ByteWorks, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption and Secure Storage

We use industry-standard encryption protocols to protect data in transit and at rest. Your information is stored on secure servers with restricted access.

Access Controls

Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job functions. All staff members are trained in data protection practices.

Regular Security Assessments

We regularly review and update our security measures to address emerging threats and maintain the integrity of our systems.

Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities in accordance with applicable laws.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 3 years after the last communication or until you request deletion
• Analytics Data: Anonymized after 26 months or in accordance with analytics provider policies
• Cookie Data: Retained according to cookie expiration periods as described in our Cookie Policy
• Legal Records: Retained as required by applicable laws and regulations

Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this information in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Rectification

If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.

Right to Erasure

You can request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a portable format and to transmit it to another service provider.

Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or when processing is based on legitimate interests.

Right to Restrict Processing

In certain situations, you can request that we limit how we use your personal information.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:

• Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
• Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
• Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data

We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults and individuals who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

3 Chome-22-4 Koyama, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 142-0062.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We comply with applicable data protection laws regarding international transfers and use mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses when required.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

ByteWorks

3 Chome-22-4 Koyama, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 142-0062

Email: info@meltricrown.com

Phone: +81 3-3781-3643