Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024/11/26
Last Updated: 2025/06/03

Welcome to LifeArk にほんご, a platform operated by LifeArk Co., Ltd. ("we", "our", or "us"). We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and manage your data in accordance with Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).

1. Purpose of Data Collection

LifeArk にほんご is a Japanese language learning platform aimed at providing users with interactive content, progress tracking, contests, and teacher support to enhance their learning experience.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you register and use our platform:

• Personal Information:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Country
• Activity Information:
  • Lessons practiced
  • Progress metrics (e.g., scores, completed lessons)
• Communication Data:
  • Messages exchanged with teachers via chat (only if initiated by the student)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To register and manage your account
• To track your learning progress
• To allow teachers to view progress of students registered under them
• To display your nickname, country, score, and rank in public contest leaderboards (only if you choose to participate)
• To display posts created by admins, teachers, and permitted users
• To connect you with job opportunities in Japan (if you opt-in)

4. Data Sharing Policy

We do not sell or share your data with third parties except in the following cases:

• Teacher Access: Your registered teacher can view your activity and progress.

5. Public Content and User Posts

Admins, teachers, and permitted users may create posts visible to all logged-in users.

• LifeArk is not responsible for post content created by users.
• Posts violating our community guidelines (must relate to Japanese language, culture, study, or career) may be removed upon request.

6. Contest Leaderboard Visibility

If you join our Japanese language contest, the following information will be visible on the public leaderboard:

• Nickname
• Country
• Score
• Rank

Participation is optional.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal data
• Request correction or deletion

Contact us at: info@lifeark.biz

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. You may request account and data deletion anytime.

9. Data Security

We use standard security measures to protect your data, but no system is fully secure. Please use our platform responsibly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of our platform after updates indicates your agreement to the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact:

LifeArk Co., Ltd.
Address: Tokyo, Shibuya, Shibuya 2-19-15, Miyamasuzaka building 609
Email: info@lifeark.biz
Phone: 080-6035-6232