Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and disclosed in connection with the website and services provided under the brand "The Shink" (the "Service"). The Shink is an independent digital service operated by Show Asano, doing business under the trade name THESHINK.

In this Privacy Policy, "the Operator," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Show Asano.

1. Operator Information

2. Information We Collect

• Contact information such as your name and email address
• Information you submit through email inquiries
• Payment-related information (such as transaction ID and payment status). Card numbers and other sensitive payment details are not stored by the Operator and are handled directly by our payment processor, Stripe
• Technical information such as access logs, IP addresses, browser information, and Cookies

3. How We Collect Information

• Directly from you, such as when you contact us by email
• Automatically, through your use of the Service
• Through our payment processor, in connection with transactions

4. Purpose of Use

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

1. To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
2. To respond to inquiries
3. To process payments and billing
4. To address violations of our Terms of Service
5. To send important notices regarding the Service
6. For purposes incidental to the above

5. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not provide personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:

• Where required by applicable law
• Where necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property, and obtaining your consent is difficult
• Where necessary to provide information to our payment processor, Stripe, Inc. and its affiliates, to the extent required to process payments
• Where we engage a service provider to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes above, subject to appropriate oversight of that provider

6. Cookies

The Service may use Cookies and similar technologies to analyze usage and improve the Service. You may disable Cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Service may not function properly as a result.

7. Payment Information

Payments related to the Service are processed through Stripe, Inc. Prices are listed in US Dollars (USD). Card numbers and other sensitive payment details are collected and stored by Stripe under its own security standards; the Operator does not directly store this information.

8. Security Measures

The Operator takes reasonable and appropriate measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of personal information under its control.

9. Retention Period

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by applicable law, after which it will be deleted or anonymized.

10. Your Rights

You may request disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, or suspension of use of your personal information held by the Operator, as permitted under applicable law. To make such a request, please contact us using the details in Section 14. We will respond within a reasonable time after verifying your identity.

11. Minors

If a minor uses the Service and provides personal information, they should do so only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

12. International Users

This Service is intended for Japanese language learners in Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia. By using the Service, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to, and processed in, Japan.

13. Changes to this Policy

The Operator may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law or the Service. The revised policy takes effect once posted on the Service.

14. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

THESHINK (The Shink)
Operator: Show Asano
Email: theshink@gmail.com

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Japan.

Effective date: July 10, 2026