Privacy Policy
At hikari, your data privacy is paramount to our commitment to engineering excellence. This policy details how we collect, process, and protect your information when you interact with our high-performance hardware ecosystem.
Last Updated: May 2026
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy applies to all services, websites, and hardware interfaces provided by Hikari Electronics. We are committed to transparency in our technical operations and the protection of individual digital identities.
By utilizing the TECHNE_OS ecosystem, you acknowledge the practices described in this document. We utilize industrial-grade encryption and strict internal protocols to ensure that “Privacy by Design” is not just a slogan, but a technical reality.
2. Data Collection
We collect information through three primary channels to optimize your workstation performance:
Technical Telemetry
Hardware performance logs, thermal data, and workstation configuration metrics (SKUs, BIOS versions).
Account Identity
Verification details including email addresses, encrypted authentication tokens, and professional credentials.
Transactional Metadata
Purchase history, shipping logistics, and warranty registration details.
3. Information Usage
TECHNE_OS leverages collected data for strictly defined engineering and support purposes:
- Provisioning firmware updates and critical security patches tailored to your specific workstation ID.
- Optimizing system resource allocation through aggregated, anonymized performance telemetry.
- Executing supply chain logistics and facilitating white-glove technical support sessions.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent user data to third-party marketing entities. Sharing is restricted to:
| Entity Class | Scope |
|---|---|
| LOGISTICS_PARTNERS | Shipping addresses and contact numbers for delivery only. |
| PAYMENT_GATEWAYS | Encrypted payment tokens for transaction processing. |
| INFRA_VENDORS | Secure cloud hosting and telemetry storage protocols. |
5. Security Standards
Our infrastructure employs multi-layered defense mechanisms to safeguard your technical environment:
AES-256 Encryption
Standard for all data at rest and in transit within the OS cloud.
SOC 2 Compliance
Annual independent audits of our data handling procedures.
6. Your Global Rights
Regardless of your jurisdiction, Hikari provides all users with the following “Right to Control” features:
Questions regarding this policy?
Our privacy team is available for technical consultation.