Privacy Policy

1. Definition of personal information

In this Policy, "personal information" means personal information as defined by Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information — information about a living individual that can identify that specific individual by name, email address, or other descriptions (including information that can be readily cross-referenced with other information to identify the individual).

2. Acquisition of personal information

We acquire personal information by lawful and fair means. You may be asked to provide personal information to the extent necessary when making inquiries, requesting materials, applying for jobs, or using our services.

3. Purposes of use

We use the personal information we acquire within the scope of the following purposes.

• To respond to inquiries and consultations
• To provide, operate, and improve our products and services
• To provide information about our products and services
• To communicate regarding recruitment and hiring
• To respond to legal requirements and otherwise conduct business appropriately

4. Provision to third parties

Except in any of the following cases, we do not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the individual's prior consent.

• When based on laws and regulations
• When necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent
• When especially necessary to improve public health or promote the sound development of children and it is difficult to obtain consent
• When it is necessary to cooperate with a government agency performing duties prescribed by law

5. Security management

We take necessary and appropriate organizational, personnel, physical, and technical measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of personal information and otherwise manage it securely.

6. Outsourcing of handling

We may outsource all or part of the handling of personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of use. In such cases, we exercise necessary and appropriate supervision over the contractor.

7. Disclosure, correction, and suspension of use

If an individual requests disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, or suspension of provision to third parties of their personal information, we will respond promptly within a reasonable scope in accordance with the law, after confirming the identity of the individual.

8. Use of cookies and similar technologies

Our website may use technologies such as cookies to improve convenience and understand access trends. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may then become unavailable.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may change this Policy in response to amendments to laws, changes to our business, and the like. The revised Policy takes effect when posted on this website.