Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Te Amo Corporation operating as Te Amo JAPAN Education Center ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) where applicable, and other relevant privacy legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information obtained through our educational services, websites, online platforms, and communications.

2. Company Information

Company Name: Te Amo Corporation

Trading Name: Te Amo JAPAN Education Center

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Email: [teamo.corporation@teamojp.info](mailto:teamo.corporation@teamojp.info)

Website: https://teamo-corporation.teamojp.info/

Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Te Amo Corporation acts as the Data Controller in relation to the personal information described in this Privacy Policy.

Data Protection Enquiries

Questions regarding privacy, data protection, or the exercise of individual rights may be directed to:

[teamo.corporation@teamojp.info](mailto:teamo.corporation@teamojp.info)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal information on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent provided by the individual

• Performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering into a contract

• Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

• Legitimate interests pursued by Te Amo Corporation, including:

* Student administration and academic support

* Admissions and enrolment management

* Fraud prevention and security monitoring

* Quality assurance and service improvement

* Business administration and record keeping

Where processing is based on legitimate interests, we balance those interests against the rights and freedoms of individuals.

7. International Data Transfers

As an international education organisation, personal information may be transferred outside Japan, including to the United Kingdom, the European Economic Area (EEA), the United States, and other countries where partner institutions, awarding organisations, accreditation bodies, or service providers operate.

Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or approved transfer mechanisms

• Contractual and organisational safeguards with service providers and partner institutions

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Typical retention periods include:

• Student records and admissions documentation: up to 7 years after completion of services

• Financial and accounting records: up to 7 years

• Communications and enquiry records: up to 3 years

• Marketing communications and consent records: until consent is withdrawn or no longer required

Where retention periods expire, personal information will be securely deleted, anonymised, or otherwise disposed of.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

• Access their personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal information

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Request portability of personal information

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

We will respond to requests within applicable legal timeframes.

Complaints

If you are located in the United Kingdom and believe your personal information has been processed unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Website: https://ico.org.uk/

We encourage individuals to contact us first so that we may attempt to resolve any concerns directly.

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, regulatory, operational, or technological changes. Updated versions will be published on our website together with the effective date of the revision.

Fees and Charges

Te Amo JAPAN Education Center provides educational consultancy, admissions guidance, and application support services free of charge.

Students are not charged any consultancy or admissions support fees.

Tuition fees apply only to students who enrol in Postgraduate (PG) Programmes, accredited qualification courses, pathway programmes, or other formal educational programmes offered through the Centre.

As a general guide, tuition fees for PG Programmes are typically from JPY 350,000, depending on the programme and awarding organisation.

All applicable tuition fees and payment terms are clearly communicated to students before enrolment. No student is required to make payment without prior disclosure of the relevant fees and terms.