Privacy Policy

1. Basic policy

We recognize the importance of handling personal information and will comply with all relevant laws and regulations, and will protect your personal information under a strict management system.

2. Personal Information Definition

In this Privacy Policy, “personal information” refers to information as defined in Article 2.1 of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
In this Privacy Policy, “personal data” refers to information as defined in Article 2.4 of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and “personal possession data” refers to information as defined in Article 2.5 of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.

3. How personal information is obtained

We may ask for personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address when a user registers for use.
We may also collect transaction records and payment information, including personal information, from our partners and other parties with whom the user has transactions.

• Cookie
  We use access analysis services, various affiliate programs, and advertising distribution services.
  These ad-serving companies may use cookies to display advertisements for products and services that may be of interest to you, and information about your access to this and other sites.
  Cookies are stored on your computer or device when you visit our site or other sites.
  However, this information does not include any personally identifiable information such as your name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number.
  If you do not wish to have information collected by cookies, you can set your browser to refuse to accept them.
  However, this setting may prevent some of the contents from functioning properly or may prevent you from receiving some of the services.
  Please understand this in advance.
  Please refer to the “Google Policies and Terms” for more information on how to set your browser to refuse cookies.

• Access Analysis Tools
  We use Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console, access analysis tools provided by Google.
  Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console use cookies to collect traffic data.
  This traffic data is collected anonymously and does not personally identify you.
  Users can opt out of the collection of data by disabling cookies.
  Please check your settings from your browser.
  You can also disable personalized ads in Google’s “Ad Settings” (or go to www.aboutads.info to disable cookies from third-party distributors used for personalized ads).
  You can find more information about these terms in the “Google Analytics Terms of Service” and “Google Policies and Terms”.

• Contact Form
  We will ask you for your name and e-mail address when you contact us via our contact form, but we will not use them for any purpose other than to reply to your inquiry.

4. Purpose of using personal information

We will use the acquired personal information for the following purposes.

1. Contacting you by e-mail or other means with answers to your questions and necessary information
   When you contact us, we may ask you to enter personal information such as your name (nickname) and e-mail address. These personal information will be used only to respond to your questions or to contact you by e-mail or other means with necessary information, and will not be used for any purpose other than that for which the personal information was requested.
2. Other purposes for which individual consent has been obtained
   In the event that a user attempts to use this site for an unauthorized or improper purpose, we will use the information to identify the user and refuse the user’s use of the site. In addition, if the purpose of use is changed, we will take the following actions.
   • We will change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably deemed that the purpose of use is relevant to the purpose of use before the change.
   • In the event of a change in the purpose of use, the revised purpose shall be publicly announced on this website.

5. Personal Information Management

We use SSL (SecureSocketLayer: a security feature that encrypts data) to protect your important information from being read or altered by third parties.
SSL encryption protects users’ personal information from hackers and crackers and allows for safe transmission of information.
In addition, anti-virus software has already been installed for the hardware being controlled.

6. Availability of third parties

1. We will not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the user, except in the following cases.
   However, this excludes cases permitted under the Personal Information Protection Law and other laws and regulations.
   1. When it is necessary for the protection of the life, body, or property of an individual and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
   2. Cases in which the provision of personal information is particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children and in which it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person concerned
   3. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, a local government, or an individual or entity entrusted by either a national agency or local government to execute affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the consent of the individual is likely to impede the execution of such affairs.
   4. When we have notified or announced the following matters in advance, and when we have notified the Personal Information Protection Committee
      
      • The purpose of use must include provision to a third party
      • Items of data provided to third parties
      • Means or method of provision to a third party
      • Stopping the provision of personal information to third parties at the request of the individual
      • How to accept the person’s request
2. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, in the following cases, the recipient of such information shall not fall under the category of a third party
   1. When this site outsources all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
   2. Cases in which personal information is provided as a result of the succession of business due to merger or other reasons
   3. In cases where personal information is used jointly with a specific person, and where this fact, the items of personal information jointly used, the scope of joint use, the purpose of use by the person using the information, and the name of the person responsible for managing the personal information are notified to the person in advance or are made readily available to the person in question

7. Disclosure, Correction, Suspension of Use, etc. of Personal Information

We will promptly respond to requests from individuals to disclose, correct, add, delete, or discontinue the use of their personal information after confirming their identity.

8. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact the following
Representative: Hironao Ishikawa
Contact: Contact Form [Jp Site, Japanese Only]

9. Revision

1. March, 27, 2005 Formulation
2. April 04, 2009 Revised
3. July 15, 2013 Revised
4. June, 06, 2017 Revised
5. March 30, 2023 Revised

10. Others (Disclaimer, Copyright, Links)

• Disclaimer
  We are not responsible for any information, services, etc. provided on sites to which you have moved by links, banners, etc. from our company.
  While we strive to provide the most accurate information possible, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or safety of the content and information on our website.
  Information may be out of date.
  Please note that we are not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the contents posted on our website.

• Copyright
  The use of the copyrights of the contents (photos, images, texts, etc.) of this website beyond the legally permitted scope and the reproduction of such contents without the permission of the administrator are prohibited.
  In the event that such an act is discovered, we will demand a fee or compensation for damages as deemed appropriate.
  In such cases, a reasonable fee may be added.

• Links
  We are link-free.
  You do not need to contact us for permission to link to our site.