Article 1 (Personal Information)
"Personal information" refers to "personal information" as defined in the Personal Information Protection Act, which means information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual through names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, contact information, and other descriptions contained in such information, as well as data related to facial features, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information that can identify a specific individual solely from such information, such as the insurer number on a health insurance card (personally identifiable information).
Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)
We may ask users for personal information such as their name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver's license number when they register for our services. We may also collect transaction records and payment information, including users' personal information, that have been made between users and business partners (including information providers, advertisers, and advertising distributors; hereinafter referred to as "business partners"), etc.
Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)
The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows:
To provide and operate our services
To respond to inquiries from users (including identity verification)
To send emails informing users about new features, updates, campaigns, etc. of the services they are using, and about other services we provide
To contact users as necessary for maintenance, important notices, etc.
To identify users who violate the terms of service or who attempt to use the services for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse their use
To allow users to view or change their registration information, delete it, and view their usage status
To bill users for fees for paid services
Purposes incidental to the above uses
Article 4 (Changes to the Purpose of Use)
We shall change the purpose of using personal information only when it is reasonably recognized that the changed purpose has relevance to the previous purpose.
If we change the purpose of use, we shall notify users of the changed purpose by the method prescribed by us or publish it on this website.
Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
1. We will not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the user, except in the following cases.
However, this excludes cases recognized by the Personal Information Protection Act and other laws and regulations.
1. When there is a need to protect a person's life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual concerned.
2. When there is a particular need to improve public health or promote the sound upbringing of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual concerned.
3. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, local public entity, or a person entrusted by them in carrying out affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the consent of the individual concerned may hinder the execution of such affairs.
4. When we have notified or publicly announced the following matters in advance and have submitted a notification to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
1. That the purpose of use includes provision to a third party.
2. The items of data to be provided to a third party.
3. The means or method of provision to a third party.
4. That the provision of personal information to a third party will be stopped at the request of the individual concerned.
5. The method for receiving requests from the individual concerned.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in the following cases, the recipient of such information shall not be considered a third party:
When we outsource all or part of the handling of personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use.
When personal information is provided due to business succession through merger or other reasons.
When personal information is jointly used with a specific person, and the individual concerned has been notified in advance or has been placed in a state where they can easily know the fact, the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of joint users, the purpose of use by the users, and the name or title of the person responsible for the management of the personal information.
Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)
1. When we are requested by the individual concerned to disclose personal information, we will disclose it without delay.
However, we may not disclose all or part of it if any of the following apply to the disclosure, and if we decide not to disclose it, we will notify the individual concerned without delay. A fee of 1,000 yen will be charged per disclosure of personal information.
1. When there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the individual concerned or a third party.
2. When there is a risk of significantly hindering the proper execution of our business.
3. When it would otherwise violate laws and regulations.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, we will not, in principle, 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 we hold about them is incorrect, they may request us to correct, add, or delete (hereinafter referred to as "correction, etc.") the personal information in accordance with the procedures stipulated by us.
If we determine that it is necessary to respond to a user's request for correction, etc. as described in the preceding paragraph, we will make the correction, etc. to the relevant personal information without delay.
If we make corrections, etc. based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or if we decide not to make corrections, etc., we will notify the user of this without delay.
Article 8 (Suspension of Use, etc. of Personal Information)
If we are requested by the individual concerned to suspend or erase 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 has been acquired by unlawful means, we will conduct the necessary investigation without delay.
If, based on the results of the investigation in the preceding paragraph, we determine that it is necessary to respond to the request, we will suspend the use, etc. of the relevant personal information without delay.
If we implement suspension of use, etc. based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or if we decide not to implement suspension of use, etc., we will notify the user of this without delay.
Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if implementing suspension of use, etc. incurs significant costs or is otherwise difficult, and if alternative measures can be taken to protect the user's rights and interests, we will take such alternative measures.
Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)
The content of this policy may be changed without notice to users, except for matters otherwise stipulated by law or this policy.
Unless otherwise stipulated by us, the revised privacy policy shall become effective when it is posted on this website.
Article 10 (Contact Information)
For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact the following:
Company Name: G.K. NOM
Email Address: info@nom-official.jp
