Privacy Policy

01Personal Data

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, including but not limited to:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Date of birth
• Country or region of residence
• Social media account information
• Portfolio materials
• Photographs and videos
• Any other information that can identify an individual directly or indirectly

02Information We Collect

We may collect Personal Data when you:

• Submit an inquiry through our website
• Apply to become a creator
• Apply for employment
• Contact us as a brand or business partner
• Register for events or campaigns
• Voluntarily provide information through our services

03Types of Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Country or region
• Social media accounts (including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and similar platforms)
• Publicly available information such as follower counts and publicly accessible content
• Portfolio materials
• Photographs
• Videos
• Creator profile information
• Any additional information you voluntarily provide

04How We Use Your Information

We use Personal Data to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Review creator applications
• Evaluate creator partnerships
• Communicate regarding representation
• Match creators with brands
• Provide and operate our services
• Improve our services
• Send information regarding campaigns and events
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Carry out other activities related to the purposes above

05Creator Applications

Information submitted through creator applications, including profiles, portfolios, social media accounts, achievements, and supporting materials, is used solely for evaluating applications, managing creator relationships, matching creators with brands, and operating our services.

We do not disclose application information to third parties without your consent unless required by law.

06Public Social Media Information

When reviewing creator applications or evaluating partnerships, we may access publicly available information from your social media accounts, including platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, or similar services.

Such information is used only to the extent reasonably necessary for application review, creator management, brand matching, and other legitimate business purposes.

We will not use publicly available information beyond the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

07Portfolio, Images and Videos

Photographs, videos, portfolios, and other creative materials submitted during the application process or provided under a contractual relationship may be used for evaluation and contractual purposes.

Once a creator enters into an agreement with YOAKASHI, such materials may also be used, subject to the applicable agreement, for:

• Our websites
• Social media channels
• Promotional materials
• Marketing campaigns
• Business presentations
• Events and other promotional activities

Where a separate agreement exists, its terms shall prevail.

08Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not disclose Personal Data to third parties without your consent except where:

• Required by applicable law
• Necessary to protect the life, health, or property of an individual
• Necessary for public health or the protection of children
• Required to cooperate with governmental or public authorities

09Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website usage
• Enhance user experience
• Deliver relevant advertising

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website functions.

10Analytics and Advertising Services

We may use third-party analytics and advertising services including:

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Meta Pixel
• Google Ads
• Other analytics or advertising platforms

These services may collect information through cookies or similar technologies. Please refer to the respective providers’ Privacy Policies for details regarding their handling of personal information.

11Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate third-party services, including:

• Google Fonts
• YouTube
• Instagram
• TikTok
• X (formerly Twitter)
• Vimeo
• Other external platforms

When accessing these services, information may be transmitted directly between your device and the respective service provider. Their handling of personal information is governed by their own privacy policies.

12International Data Transfers

As a global business, we may transfer or store your Personal Data outside Japan, including with affiliated companies, contractors, or business partners located in other countries.

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect Personal Data and comply with applicable privacy laws when transferring information internationally.

13Data Security

We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect Personal Data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

14Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, deletion of, restriction of processing, or other rights relating to your Personal Data.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

15Children’s Privacy

Individuals under the age of 18 (or the age requiring parental consent under applicable local law) must obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian before providing Personal Data to YOAKASHI.

If we become aware that Personal Data has been collected without the required parental or legal guardian consent, we may delete such information or take other appropriate measures.

16Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business operations.

Any revised version becomes effective upon publication on this website.

17Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of Personal Data, please contact us:

YOAKASHI Co., Ltd.
E-mail: info@soaworldwide.com

18Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy or the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts having jurisdiction over the location of the Company’s principal office in Japan.