Privacy Policy

Article 1 (Personal Information)

"Personal information" refers to "personal information" as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, meaning information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, or other descriptions contained therein, as well as data relating to appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information that can identify a specific individual from that information alone, such as health insurance card insurer numbers (personal identification information).

Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)

The Company 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 applicants register. The Company may also collect transaction records and payment-related information containing users' personal information from our partners (including information providers, advertisers, ad distribution partners, etc.; hereinafter referred to as "Partners").

Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

The purposes for which the Company collects and uses personal information are as follows:

1. To provide and operate the Service
2. To respond to inquiries from users (including identity verification)
3. To send emails regarding updates, campaigns, and information about other services provided by the Company
4. To contact users as necessary for maintenance, important notices, etc.
5. To identify users who violate terms of use or who attempt to use the Service for fraudulent or improper purposes
6. To allow users to view, modify, or delete their registration information and view their usage status
7. To charge users for paid services
8. For purposes incidental to the above

Article 4 (Changes to Purpose of Use)

1. The Company shall change the purpose of use of personal information only when the change is reasonably deemed to be related to the original purpose.

2. When changes to the purpose of use are made, the Company shall notify users of the revised purpose through methods prescribed by the Company.

Article 5 (Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties)

1. The Company will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining prior consent from the user, except in the following cases. However, this excludes cases permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other laws.

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 person
2. When it is especially necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person
3. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national institution, local government, or a person entrusted by either in executing affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the consent of the person is likely to impede the execution of such affairs
4. When the following matters have been announced or publicly disclosed in advance and the Company has filed a notification with the Personal Information Protection Commission

1. That the purpose of use includes provision to third parties
2. The items of data provided to third parties
3. The means or method of provision to third parties
4. That the provision of personal information to third parties will be stopped at the request of the person
5. The method of accepting requests from the person

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in the following cases, the party receiving the information shall not be considered a third party.

1. When the Company outsources all or part of the handling of personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use
2. When personal information is provided in connection with the succession of business due to a merger or other reasons
3. When personal information is jointly used with a specific party, and the person has been notified in advance, or the information has been made readily accessible to the person, regarding the fact of joint use, the items of personal information jointly used, the scope of joint users, the purpose of use, and the name of the person responsible for managing the personal information

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

1. When the Company is requested by an individual to disclose their personal information, the Company shall disclose it to the individual without delay. However, if disclosure would fall under any of the following, the Company may choose not to disclose all or part of the information, and shall notify the individual of such decision without delay. A fee of 1,000 yen per request shall be charged for the disclosure of personal information.

1. When there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party
2. When there is a risk of significantly impeding the proper conduct of the Company's business
3. When it would violate other laws and regulations

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, information other than personal information, such as browsing history and characteristic information, will not be disclosed as a general rule.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

1. Users may request the Company to correct, add, or delete (hereinafter referred to as "correction, etc.") their personal information held by the Company if it is incorrect, through procedures established by the Company.

2. If the Company receives a request as described in the preceding paragraph and determines that it is necessary to comply with the request, the Company shall promptly carry out the correction, etc. of the personal information.

3. The Company shall promptly notify the user when it has made a correction, etc. based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or when it has decided not to make a correction, etc.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)

1. If the Company is requested by the individual to suspend or delete the use of personal information (hereinafter referred to as "suspension of use, etc.") on the grounds that it is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use or that it was obtained through improper means, the Company shall promptly conduct the necessary investigation.

2. If, based on the results of the investigation described in the preceding paragraph, it is determined that the request should be complied with, the Company shall promptly suspend the use, etc. of the personal information.

3. The Company shall promptly notify the user when it has suspended the use, etc. based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or when it has decided not to suspend the use, etc.

4. Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, when suspension of use, etc. would involve substantial costs or is otherwise difficult to carry out, and alternative measures can be taken to protect the rights and interests of the user, such alternative measures shall be implemented.

Article 9 (Changes to Privacy Policy)

1. The contents of this Policy may be changed without notice to users, except for matters otherwise provided for by law or in this Policy.

2. Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect from the time this Policy is amended, and the amended Policy shall apply thereafter.

Article 10 (Contact)

For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact us at the following: