Article 1 (Personal Information)
"Personal information" refers to the "personal information" as defined in the Personal Information Protection Act, which means information about living individuals that can identify a specific person, including details such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, contact information, and other descriptions. It also includes information such as facial features, fingerprints, voiceprints, and health insurance card numbers, which can identify a specific individual on their own (personal identification information).
Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)
We may ask for personal information, such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, driver's license number, etc., when users register for our services. Additionally, we may collect personal information related to user transactions or payment details from our partners (information providers, advertisers, ad distributors, etc., referred to as "partners").
Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)
The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows:
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To provide and operate our services.
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To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification).
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To send emails about new features, updates, campaigns, and other services offered by our company.
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To contact users when necessary for maintenance or important notices.
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To identify users who violate the terms of use or attempt to use our services for unlawful or improper purposes, and to refuse their use of services.
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To allow users to view, modify, delete, or check their registration information and usage status.
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To bill users for fees in the case of paid services.
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Purposes incidental to the above purposes.
Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)
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We will only change the purpose of use of personal information when it is reasonably recognized as being related to the original purpose.
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When such a change occurs, we will notify the user or publish the change on our website in accordance with the method prescribed by our company.
Article 5 (Third-Party Provision of Personal Information)
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Except in the following cases, we will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining prior consent from the user. However, this does not apply to cases permitted under the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws:
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When necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain consent from the individual.
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When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of healthy development of children, and it is difficult to obtain consent from the individual.
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When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government agency or a person entrusted by them to carry out the affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining consent from the individual could impede the execution of those affairs.
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When we notify or announce in advance the following matters and report to the Personal Information Protection Committee:
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The purpose of use includes providing to third parties.
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The categories of data to be provided to third parties.
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The methods or means of providing the data to third parties.
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The method for the user to request suspension of third-party provision.
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The method for receiving such requests.
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Despite the above, the following cases do not involve third-party provision:
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When we outsource the handling of all or part of the personal information to achieve the purpose of use.
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When personal information is provided in connection with a business succession due to a merger or other reasons.
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When personal information is jointly used with specific parties, and we notify the user of the details, including the scope of personal information, the parties involved, their purpose of use, and the name or designation of the entity responsible for managing the personal information, or make such information easily accessible to the user.
Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)
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We will disclose personal information to the individual when requested. However, if disclosing the information could fall under any of the following cases, we may decide not to disclose all or part of the information and will notify the user of this decision without delay. A fee of 1,000 yen will be charged for each disclosure request.
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When disclosure could harm the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party.
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When disclosure could significantly hinder the proper conduct of our business.
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When disclosure would violate the law.
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In principle, we will not disclose information other than personal information, such as history and attribute information.
Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)
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If a user’s personal information held by us is incorrect, they may request correction, addition, or deletion of their personal information (hereinafter referred to as "correction, etc.") through procedures established by us.
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If we determine that it is necessary to respond to such a request, we will promptly make the corrections, etc.
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If corrections are made or if we decide not to make corrections, we will notify the user without delay.
Article 8 (Suspension of Use, etc., of Personal Information)
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If a user requests the suspension or deletion of their personal information because it is being used outside the purpose of use or was obtained by fraudulent means, we will promptly conduct the necessary investigation.
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Based on the results of this investigation, if we determine that the request should be granted, we will promptly suspend or delete the personal information.
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If we make the suspension or deletion decision or choose not to take action, we will notify the user without delay.
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However, if the suspension or deletion involves significant costs or other difficulties, and alternative measures can be taken to protect the user’s rights, we will implement such measures.
Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)
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The contents of this policy may be changed without notifying users, except where otherwise stipulated by laws or other provisions in this policy.
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Unless otherwise specified by us, the revised privacy policy will take effect when it is posted on our website.