Last updated: March 2026

Ken's Sushi Masterclass is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website or book a workshop with us.

1. Who We Are

Ken's Sushi Masterclass is a professional sushi training programme based in Tokyo, Japan, led by Master Ken Kawasumi. For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at info@kens-sushi-masterclass.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you:

• Fill out our contact or booking enquiry form
• Communicate with us via email
• Make a payment through Stripe
• Attend one of our workshops

The types of information we may collect include:

• Name and professional title
• Email address
• Restaurant or organisation name
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we do not store card details)
• Dietary notes or allergy information you choose to share
• Photos or videos taken during workshops (with your consent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Process and confirm your booking
• Send you workshop details and preparation materials
• Issue invoices and receipts via Stripe
• Communicate with you regarding your enquiry or reservation
• Send post-workshop follow-up materials (e.g., exclusive technique videos for course participants)
• Improve our workshops and services

We will not use your information for unsolicited marketing without your consent.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Stripe — for secure payment processing
• Google Workspace — for email communication and storage
• Squarespace — our website platform, which may process form submissions

These services have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data handling practices.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by Japanese law. Booking and payment records are typically retained for 7 years in line with tax regulations.

6. Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@kens-sushi-masterclass.com.

7. Cookies

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which may use cookies for functionality and analytics purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For more information, please refer to Squarespace's Privacy Policy.

8. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe and is encrypted using industry-standard SSL technology.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be published on this page with the date of last update.

10. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
info@kens-sushi-masterclass.com