Privacy Policy – Akira Knives
Last updated: 26 January 2026
Akira Knives respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or make a purchase from akiraknives.com.
By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
About Akira Knives
Akira Knives sells kitchen knives internationally through its online store.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at:
Email: support@akiraknives.com
Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you visit our website, place an order, or contact us:
- Full name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Order details and purchase history
- Payment-related information (processed by third-party providers)
- Customer support communications
- IP address
- Device identifiers
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Access times and interaction data
We collect only personal data that is necessary for legitimate business, legal, and security purposes.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- Processing and fulfilling orders
- Providing customer support
- Communicating about orders, returns, or inquiries
- Processing payments
- Preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized transactions
- Chargeback detection, investigation, and defense
- Complying with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Ensuring the security and integrity of our services
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests, including fraud prevention and security
- Consent, where required by law
Payment Processing
Payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers such as credit card processors, PayPal, or similar services.
Akira Knives does not store full payment card numbers or sensitive payment credentials. All payment data is handled directly by the payment provider in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.
Sharing of Personal Data
We may share personal data only when necessary with trusted third parties, including:
- Payment processors
- Shipping and logistics partners
- Fraud prevention and risk assessment services
- Website hosting and IT service providers
- Legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities when required by law
All third parties are required to process personal data securely and solely for specified purposes.
IP Addresses, Security & Fraud Prevention
We collect and process IP addresses, device data, and access logs for the purposes of:
- Website security
- Fraud detection and prevention
- Chargeback defense
- Risk assessment
- Legal compliance
Such data may be retained for extended periods where required for fraud investigations, dispute resolution, or legal obligations.
International Data Transfers
Akira Knives is established within the European Union and operates internationally.
As a result, personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that personal data remains protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill contractual obligations
- Comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements
- Resolve disputes and chargebacks
- Prevent fraud and abuse
When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access your data
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
Requests can be submitted to support@akiraknives.com.
We may require identity verification before fulfilling requests.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Akira Knives uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure website functionality
- Analyze website performance and traffic
- Improve user experience
- Detect fraud and abuse
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration.
However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Akira Knives does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.
If you believe that a minor has provided personal data, please contact us immediately at support@akiraknives.com.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Akira Knives is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this page.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or personal data processing, please contact:
Email: support@akiraknives.com
Final Notice
By using akiraknives.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.