Privacy Policy

The Company (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy") regarding the handling of users’ personal information in connection with the services (hereinafter referred to as "the Services") provided on this website.

Article 1 (Personal Information)

The term “personal information” refers to “personal information” as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, meaning information about a living individual that can identify a specific person by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, or other descriptions contained in such information. It also includes data related to physical features such as facial appearance, fingerprints, or voiceprints, as well as personal identification information such as the insurer number on a health insurance card, which can identify a specific individual by itself.

Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)

We may ask users to provide personal information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver’s license number when they register for use of our services.
In addition, we may collect transaction records or payment information that include users’ personal information through our business partners (including information providers, advertisers, advertising distribution partners, and others; hereinafter collectively referred to as “Partners”) regarding transactions conducted between users and such Partners.

Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows:

We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and operate our services
To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification)
To send emails about new features, updates, campaigns, or other services provided by our company that users are currently using
To contact users when necessary for maintenance, important notices, or other relevant information
To identify users who violate the Terms of Service or attempt to use the service for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse their use of the service
To allow users to view, modify, or delete their registration information, and to check their usage status
To bill users for paid services
For purposes incidental to the purposes listed above

Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)

Our company may change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably recognized that the new purpose is relevant to the purpose before the change.

In the event that the purpose of use is changed, the company shall notify users of the revised purpose by the method prescribed by the company or make it public on this website.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

Except in the cases listed below, our company will not provide personal information to any third party without the prior consent of the user. However, this does not apply where such provision is permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other relevant laws and regulations.

When it is necessary for the protection of a person’s life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual.
When it is particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual.
When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government organization, or a person entrusted by such an organization, in carrying out affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the consent of the individual may impede the execution of such affairs.
When the following matters have been notified or publicly announced in advance, and the company has submitted a report to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
1. The inclusion of provision to third parties in the purpose of use.
2. The items of data to be provided to third parties.
3. The means or methods of providing such data to third parties.
4. The fact that the provision of personal information to third parties will be stopped at the request of the individual.
5. The method for accepting such requests from the individual.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the following cases shall not be regarded as provision to a third party:

When the company entrusts the handling of personal information, in whole or in part, within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use.
When personal information is provided as part of a business succession due to a merger or other reason.
When personal information is used jointly with a specific person, and the company has notified the individual in advance, or made easily accessible to the individual, the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of those jointly using the information, the purpose of such use, and the name or title of the person responsible for managing the said personal information.

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

When a user requests disclosure of their personal information, the company shall promptly disclose it to the individual. However, all or part of the information may not be disclosed in the following cases, and if the company decides not to disclose the information, the company shall promptly notify the individual of such decision.
A handling fee of 1,000 yen per request will be charged for disclosure of personal information.

When there is a risk of harm to the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the individual or a third party.
When disclosure is likely to cause significant hindrance to the proper execution of the company’s business operations.
When disclosure would otherwise violate laws or regulations.

Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, information other than personal information, such as access logs or characteristic data, shall not, in principle, be subject to disclosure.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

If a user believes that any personal information held by the Company about themselves is incorrect, the user may request the correction, addition, or deletion of such personal information (hereinafter referred to as “Correction, etc.”) in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company.

When the Company determines that it is necessary to respond to such a request from a user, the Company shall promptly make the necessary Correction, etc. to the relevant personal information.

If the Company has made a Correction, etc. pursuant to the preceding paragraph, or has decided not to make such Correction, etc., the Company shall promptly notify the user of its decision.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use, etc. of Personal Information)

If the Company is requested by an individual to suspend or delete the use of personal information (hereinafter referred to as “Suspension of Use, etc.”) on the grounds that such information is being handled beyond the scope of the stated purpose of use, or that it was obtained by improper means, the Company shall promptly conduct the necessary investigation.

Based on the results of such investigation, if the Company determines that it is necessary to respond to the request, the Company shall promptly implement the Suspension of Use, etc. of the relevant personal information.

If the Company has implemented a Suspension of Use, etc. pursuant to the preceding paragraph, or has decided not to implement such Suspension of Use, etc., the Company shall promptly notify the user of its decision.

Notwithstanding the two preceding paragraphs, if it is difficult to implement the Suspension of Use, etc. due to high costs or other reasons, and if alternative measures can be taken to protect the rights and interests of the user, the Company shall take such alternative measures.

Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

Except as otherwise provided by laws or regulations, or unless otherwise specified in this Policy, the Company may revise the contents of this Privacy Policy without prior notice to users.

Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect from the time it is posted on this website.