"Personal Information" refers to "personal information" as defined by the Personal Information Protection Act, which is information related to a living individual that can identify the specific individual by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, and other descriptions contained in such information, as well as data related to appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, and the insurer number on health insurance cards, which can identify the specific individual from that information alone (personal identification information).
We may ask for 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 a user registers to use the Service. Additionally, we may collect information about transactions involving users' personal information and payment information conducted between the user and our partners, from our partners (including information providers, advertisers, and advertisement distribution destinations, hereinafter referred to as "Partners").
The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows:.
1. To provide and operate our services
2. To respond to user inquiries (including verifying the person's identity)
3. To send emails about new features, updates, campaigns, etc., of the services being used by the user, as well as other services provided by us
4. For necessary contact such as maintenance and important notices
5. To identify users who violate the terms of use or attempt to use the service for improper or unjust purposes and to refuse their use
6. To allow users to view, modify, delete their registration information and view their usage status
7. To charge users for paid services
8. For purposes incidental to the above purposes
1. We will change the purpose of use of personal information only if it is reasonably recognized that the purpose is related to the original purpose of use.
2. When the purpose of use has been changed, we will notify the user of the change by the method prescribed by us or publish it on this website.
1. Except in the following cases, we will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent from the user, except as permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act and other laws.
1. When it is necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the person's consent
2. When it is particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain the person's consent
3. When it is necessary for a national institution or local public entity or their trustee to cooperate in executing the affairs prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the person's consent would impede the execution of the affairs
4. When the following matters have been notified or announced in advance, and the company has notified the Personal Information Protection Commission:
- Including the provision to third parties in the purpose of use
- Items of data provided to third parties
- Means or method of provision to third parties
- Stopping the provision of personal information to third parties upon the request of the person
- Method for accepting the person's request
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the previous paragraph, the following cases shall not be considered third-party provisions:
1. When we entrust the handling of personal information in whole or in part within the scope necessary for the achievement of the purpose of use
2. When personal information is provided as a result of the succession of business due to merger or other reasons
3. When personal information is to be used jointly between specific parties, and this fact, the items of personal information to be used jointly, the scope of the joint use parties, the purpose of use of the parties, and the name or designation of the person responsible for the management of the personal information have been notified to the person in advance or placed in a state where the person can easily know
1. When requested by the person, we will disclose the personal information to the person without delay. However, we may not disclose all or part of the information if the disclosure meets one of the following criteria, and if we decide not to disclose, we will notify the person without delay. A fee of 1,000 yen per case will be charged for disclosing personal information.
1. If there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the person or a third party
2. If there is a risk of significantly hindering the proper execution of our business
3. If it would violate other laws
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, we will not disclose information other than personal information such as history and characteristic information in principle.
1. If a user's personal information held by us is incorrect, the user can request us to correct, add, or delete (hereinafter referred to as "correction, etc.") the personal information according to the procedures established by us.
2. When we receive a request from a user for correction, etc., and determine that it is necessary to respond to the request, we will correct the personal information without delay.
3. When we have made a correction, etc., or have decided not to make a correction, etc., we will notify the user without delay.
1. If requested by the person, we will conduct the necessary investigation without delay if the personal information is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use or was obtained by wrongful means.
2. Based on the result of the investigation, if it is necessary to respond to the request, we will suspend the use of personal information without delay.
3. When we have suspended the use of personal information or have decided not to suspend the use, we will notify the user without delay.
4. Notwithstanding the previous two paragraphs, if it is difficult to suspend the use of personal information due to high cost or other reasons, and alternative measures necessary to protect the rights and interests of the user can be taken, we will take these alternative measures.
The contents of this Policy can be changed without notifying the user, except as otherwise provided in laws and regulations or in this Policy.
Unless otherwise specified by us, the changed privacy policy will take effect when it is posted on this website.
