Privacy Policy | asunowa

Introduction

asunowa (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in connection with the services offered on this website (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”).

Article 1 (Personal Information)

“Personal Information” refers to “personal information” as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and means information regarding a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact details, or other descriptions contained in such information. It also includes data related to physical characteristics such as facial features, fingerprints, and voiceprints, as well as information such as health insurance identification numbers that can identify a specific individual on their own (personal identification information).

Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)

When users register for the Services, the Company may request personal information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, driver’s license number, and passport infromation.
In addition, the Company may collect transaction records and payment-related information containing users’ personal information from its partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad distribution partners; hereinafter referred to as “Partners”) regarding transactions between users and such Partners.

Article 3 (Purposes of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

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

To provide and operate the Services
To respond to inquiries from users (including identity verification)
To send emails about new features, updates, campaigns, and other information related to the Services, as well as information about other services provided by the Company
To contact users as necessary regarding maintenance, important notices, and other matters
To identify users who have violated the Terms of Service or who attempt to use the Services for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse such users access
To allow users to view, modify, or delete their registered information, and to review their usage status
To bill users for fees in connection with paid services
For purposes incidental to the above purposes of use

Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)

The Company shall change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably deemed that the new purpose is related to the original purpose.
In the event of a change in the purpose of use, the Company shall notify users of the revised purpose in a manner prescribed by the Company or publish it on this website.

Article 5 ( Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

The Company will not provide personal information to any third party without obtaining the user’s prior consent, except in the following cases. However, this shall not apply where such provision is permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other applicable laws and regulations.
1. When it is necessary for the protection of a person’s life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
2. When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
3. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national government agency, a local government, or a person entrusted by either of the foregoing in carrying out duties prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the individual’s consent is likely to impede the performance of such duties
4. When the following matters have been announced or made publicly available in advance, and the Company has submitted a notification to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
  1. That the purpose of use includes provision to third parties
  2. The items of data to be provided to third parties
  3. The means or methods of providing such data to third parties
  4. That the provision of personal information to third parties will be suspended at the request of the individual
  5. The method for accepting such requests
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the recipient of the information shall not be deemed a third party in the following cases:
1. When the Company entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information to a third party within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
2. When personal information is provided in connection with a business succession due to a merger or other reason
3. When personal information is jointly used with a specific party, provided that the individual has been notified in advance, or the relevant information has been made readily accessible to the individual, regarding: the fact that such joint use will take place; the items of personal information to be jointly used; the scope of the parties jointly using the information; the purposes of use of those parties; and the name of, or title of, the person responsible for the management of such personal information

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

When the individual requests disclosure of their personal information, the Company shall disclose such information to the individual without delay. However, if disclosure would fall under any of the following circumstances, the Company may decide not to disclose all or part of the information. In such case, the Company shall notify the individual of that decision without delay. Please note that a fee of JPY 1,000 will be charged for each request for disclosure of personal information.
1. Where disclosure is likely to harm the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the individual or a third party
2. Where disclosure is likely to seriously interfere with the proper conduct of the Company’s business
3. Where disclosure would otherwise violate laws and regulations
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, as a general rule, the Company will not disclose information other than personal information, such as history information and characteristic information.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

If a user believes that the personal information held by us regarding them is incorrect, they may request that we correct, add to, or delete such personal information (hereinafter referred to as “correction, etc.”) in accordance with the procedures established by us.
If the Company receives a request from a user under the preceding paragraph and determines that it is necessary to comply with such request, the Company shall correct, add to, or delete the relevant personal information without delay.
If the Company performs a correction, etc., pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or decides not to perform a correction, etc., the Company shall notify the user of this without delay.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information, etc.)

If the Company receives a request from the individual to discontinue the use of or erase personal information (hereinafter referred to as “Suspension of Use, etc.”) on the grounds that such personal information is being handled beyond the scope of the stated purpose of use, or that it was obtained by wrongful means, the Company shall conduct the necessary investigation without delay.
If, based on the results of the investigation described in the preceding paragraph, the Company determines that it is necessary to comply with the request, the Company shall implement the Suspension of Use, etc. of the relevant personal information without delay.
If the Company implements the Suspension of Use, etc. pursuant to the preceding paragraph, or decides not to implement the Suspension of Use, etc., the Company shall notify the user thereof without delay.
Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, where the Suspension of Use, etc. would involve substantial cost or is otherwise difficult to implement, and where alternative measures necessary to protect the user’s rights and interests can be taken, the Company shall take such alternative measures.

Article 9 (Use of Google Analytics)

The Company uses Google Analytics, a website analytics service provided by Google, in order to understand how the websites operated by the Company are used and to improve its services and website performance.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect certain user information. Data collected through Google Analytics is managed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
By using the Company’s website, users are deemed to have consented to the processing of data by Google and the Company in accordance with the purposes and methods described above.
For further details regarding the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google’s Privacy Policy, please refer to the respective official websites.
In addition, users who wish to disable data collection by Google may do so by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on provided by Google.

Article 10 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

The Company may change the contents of this Policy without prior notice to users, except as otherwise provided by applicable laws and regulations or in this Policy.
Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy shall become effective when posted on this website.

Article 11 (For International Users)

This website is operated in Japan and is governed by the laws of Japan.
If a user accesses this website from outside Japan, the user’s personal information may be transferred to and handled in Japan.
In addition, users residing outside Japan may have additional rights regarding their personal information under the laws of their country or region of residence.

Article 12 (Contact Information)

If you have any questions regarding this Policy, please contact us using the information provided below.

Address: 19-6-1 Gamō-cho, Fukui City, Fukui 910-3553, Japan
Company: UMITOMA Co., Ltd.
President & Representative Director: Hideki Takagi
Email: info@umitoma.com