Privacy Policy

Introduction

Akai Sushi ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.akaisushi.us), purchase tickets, subscribe to our email or SMS programs, or otherwise interact with our brand.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you:

• Visit our website (including through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies).
• Subscribe to our email and SMS programs.
• Purchase tickets or make a reservation.
• Submit information through forms or promotional sign-ups.

The information we may collect includes:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and zip code.
• SMS Information: Phone numbers and SMS consent status (only used for our SMS program).
• Transactional Information: Payment information, billing details, and purchase history (via secure third-party processors).
• Usage Information: Device type, browser, IP address, and browsing behavior (including cookies and tracking pixels).
• Location Data (if applicable): If you opt into location-based services, we may collect approximate location information to provide relevant offers or updates.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide you with services such as reservations, event ticketing, or purchases.
• Send promotional emails and SMS messages (with your consent).
• Notify you of special offers, events, and promotions at Akai Sushi.
• Personalize your experience on our website and communications.
• Use zip code data to better tailor promotions, events, and communications to your area.
• Analyze site traffic, abandoned carts, and campaign effectiveness through cookies and tracking tools.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. SMS Marketing Program

By subscribing to our SMS program, you agree to receive recurring text messages (e.g., promotions, updates, event invitations) from Akai Sushi at the number provided. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.

• Data Use: Phone numbers collected for SMS are used solely for delivering our text message program.
• Data Sharing: SMS opt-in data and consent will not be shared, sold, or transferred to non-affiliated third parties for marketing purposes.
• Retention: We retain your phone number only as long as you remain subscribed.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and third-party plugins to:

• Recognize when you return to our website.
• Capture browsing behavior, such as when a cart has been abandoned.
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. However, some site features may not function properly without them.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, email/SMS providers (such as Klaviyo), and hosting providers who help us operate our business.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, or protect our rights.

We do not sell or share SMS opt-in data or consent with unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
• Opt out of SMS marketing by replying STOP to any text message.
• Manage cookies through your browser settings.

For California residents, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

8. Location-Based Services

If we use location-based services in the future, we will:

• Collect location data only with your consent (through your device or browser settings).
• Use location information to provide localized offers or promotions.
• Not share location data with unaffiliated third parties without your explicit consent.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the "Effective Date" updated above. Please review it regularly.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us: