Article 1 (Definitions)

The definitions of terms used in this Privacy Policy are as follows:

(1) Personal Information

Information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, or other description contained in such information (including information that can be easily compared with other information and thereby identify a specific individual), or information containing personal identification codes.

(2) Personal Identification Code

Characters, numbers, symbols, or other codes stipulated by the Enforcement Order of the Personal Information Protection Act that can identify a specific individual by themselves.

(3) Sensitive Personal Information

Information defined by the Personal Information Protection Act as requiring special care, such as race, creed, social status, medical history, criminal record, and other information that could result in unfair discrimination or prejudice.

(4) Personal Information Database, etc.

A collection of information containing personal information that is systematically structured to allow easy search using a computer, or information organized and classified under certain rules to make it easy for anyone to search specific personal information using indexes or codes.

(5) Personal Data

Personal information that constitutes part of a personal information database, etc.

(6) Disclosure, etc.

All actions including disclosure (including disclosure of third-party provision records), correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, erasure, and suspension of provision to third parties requested by the individual or their agent.

(7) Retained Personal Data

Personal data over which the Company has authority to respond to requests for disclosure, etc.

Article 2 (Acquisition of Personal Information)

The Company shall collect and acquire personal information by lawful and appropriate means and shall never obtain personal information through deception or other improper methods. We acquire the following personal information when users register or use our services:

(1) Identity verification information

Name, date of birth, gender, postal code, address, phone number, email address, login password, etc.

(2) Information related to user transactions

Application details, usage history of content provided by the Company, etc.

(3) Payment information

Bank account information, payment method information, etc.

(4) Other information

Inquiry information sent to the contact described in Article 10
IP address, device identifiers, subscriber ID, etc.

Article 3 (Acquisition of Sensitive Personal Information)

Unless permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act, the Company shall not acquire sensitive personal information without prior consent from the individual.

Article 4 (Purpose of Use of Personal Information)

The Company shall use personal information for the following purposes:

① To provide services related to information content offered by the Company

② For advertisements related to new products and services based on analysis of browsing history, usage history, and other collected information

③ To analyze inquiries received by the Company and improve our services

Article 5 (Changes to Purpose of Use)

The Company may change the purpose of use within a scope reasonably recognized as related to the original purpose. In such cases, the updated purpose will be promptly announced on this website.

Article 6 (Accuracy of Data)

The Company shall maintain personal data accurate and up-to-date within the necessary scope to achieve the purpose of use and shall strive to delete such data without delay once it is no longer needed.

Article 7 (Security Control Measures)

The Company shall implement necessary and appropriate measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal data and ensure proper management. Additionally, we shall appropriately supervise employees handling personal data. Our security measures include the following:

(1) Formulation of basic policy

We have established this policy including compliance with laws and guidelines as well as procedures for inquiries and complaints.

(2) Development of rules on handling personal data

We maintain basic procedures for acquiring, using, and storing personal data.

(3) Organizational security measures

We maintain a reporting and communication system from staff members to supervisors.

(4) Physical security measures

We take measures to prevent theft or loss of devices, electronic media, and documents containing personal data, and ensure stored data cannot be easily accessed even when carried.

(5) Technical security measures

We implement systems to protect devices handling personal data from unauthorized access and malware.

Article 8 (Supervision of Contractors)

When outsourcing the handling of personal data, the Company shall select an appropriate contractor, enter into an agreement that allows reasonable assessment of the contractor’s handling of personal data, and periodically conduct audits or other methods to ensure proper management.

Article 9 (Provision of Personal Data to Third Parties)

The Company shall not provide personal data to third parties without prior consent from the individual unless permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act.

Article 10 (Contact)

For questions, complaints, or requests regarding disclosure, etc. of personal data, please contact the following:

759-1 Ezutsu, Kasuya-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka 811-2313 Japan
Hano Syoten Co., Ltd.
Personal Information Contact Desk

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