Privacy Policy

Nikkei Business Lab Asia Ltd. ("NBLA", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you register for and use "Nikkei BizRuptors" (the "Service") through our website at nikkeibizruptors.com (the "Website"). By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you ("Personal Information"). This includes:

- Account Information: Your name, professional email address, institution/university affiliation, and account password when you register as an Educator, Student, or Practitioner.

- Verification Credentials (for Educators): Faculty directory URLs, letters from deans, letters of hire, or school-issued Faculty IDs submitted to verify your academic status.

- Transaction Information: Details about the Case Studies or Coursepacks you purchase. Please note that we do not collect or store your raw credit card numbers; all credit card processing is handled securely by our third-party processor, Stripe.

- Usage and Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and data regarding how you interact with our Website, collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies.

We process your Personal Information strictly for the following business purposes:

- To create, maintain, and secure your user account;

- To verify the credentials of Educator users to grant platform access;

- To process transactions, fulfill purchases, and deliver invoices;

- To enable collaborative features, such as connecting Students to Educator-created Coursepacks;

- To send you important administrative updates, system alerts, and platform announcements;

- To distribute newsletters, marketing materials, or promotional offers that we believe may interest you (subject to your communication preferences);

- To analyze and improve our Website performance, content catalog, and user experience.

We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties. We may disclose your data only in the following limited circumstances:

- Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as Stripe Singapore, Inc. (for secure payment processing) and our regional group entity, Nikkei Group Asia Pte Ltd.

- Educational Connections: Student users' relevant details (such as names/emails) will be visible to the specific Educator whose Coursepack or joined course they have accessed.

- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required to do so by applicable laws, court orders, or requests from law enforcement authorities.

We believe in giving you clear and easy control over your Personal Information. You have the following choices regarding your data and communications:

If you no longer wish to receive promotional communications, newsletters, or marketing updates from us, you can opt-out (unsubscribe) at any time through either of the following simple methods:

- 1-Click Unsubscribe: Click the "Unsubscribe" or "Manage Preferences" link located at the bottom of any marketing email you receive from us.

- Account Settings: Log into your account on the Website, navigate to the "Your Account" page, and update your communication preferences.

*Note: Opting out of marketing communications will not prevent you from receiving essential administrative or transactional emails, such as purchase receipts, password reset links, or critical system updates.

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. If you wish to opt-out of cookie-based tracking:

- You can configure your internet browser settings (e.g., Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge) to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.

- To opt-out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We retain your data only for as long as your account remains active or as strictly required to fulfill our legal, financial, and operational obligations.

As part of our global operational infrastructure, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside of your residence (including Japan and Singapore), where our group entities and cloud servers are located. We ensure that all such transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material updates by posting the revised version and its effective date on the Website. Your continued use of the Service after such changes signifies your acknowledgment of the updated policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the management of your personal data, please reach out to us via our Contact Us page on the Website.

Established: June 01, 2022

Revised (V2.0): June 05, 2026