Privacy Policy
We will strive to protect personal information in accordance with the following policy.
Definition of Personal Information
“Personal information” refers to information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual through the name, date of birth, or other descriptions contained in that information (including information that can be easily cross-referenced with other information to thereby identify a specific individual).
Specification of Purpose of Use
When handling personal information on this site, we will specify the purpose of use as much as possible.
Purpose of Use of Personal Information
The purposes for which personal information collected on this site will be used are as follows.
- To confirm, investigate, or respond to inquiries
- To ensure the smooth operation of the services provided by this site
Usage within the Scope of Purpose of Use
We will not handle personal information beyond the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use without the consent of the individual concerned, except in the following cases.
- When based on laws and regulations.
- When necessary for the protection of the life, body, or property, and when it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual concerned.
- When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound nurturing of children, and when it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual concerned.
- When necessary for cooperating with a state organ, a local government, or an individual or a business entrusted by either of the former two in executing the affairs prescribed by laws and regulations, and when obtaining the consent of the individual concerned is likely to impede the execution of those affairs.
Security Measures
We will implement security measures necessary for the protection of personal information.
Provision of Personal Information to a Third Party
We will not provide personal information to third parties without the consent of the individual concerned, except in the following cases.
- When based on laws and regulations.
- When necessary for the protection of the life, body, or property, and when it is difficult to obtain individual’s consent.
- When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound nurturing of children, and when it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual concerned.
- When necessary for cooperating with a state organ, a local government, or an individual or a business entrusted by either of the former two in executing the affairs prescribed by laws and regulations, and when obtaining the consent of the individual concerned is likely to impede the execution of those affairs.
Inquiries Regarding Personal Information
We will respond promptly and appropriately to inquiries regarding personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Terms of Use
Copyright
The copyrights to all text, photographs, images, and other works published on this website belong to this website, the original authors, or other rights holders.
Except for personal use such as printing or saving, or other cases permitted under the Copyright Act, acts such as reproducing, publicly transmitting, distributing, modifying, or reposting content to other websites without the prior permission of the copyright holder are prohibited by the Copyright Act.
When quoting content from this site, please clearly indicate the source (by providing a link to the relevant page) and limit the quotation to the necessary extent.
Liability
This site introduces products and services through affiliate programs.
Any requests for products, payments, etc., are direct transactions between you and the linked retailer or company. Therefore, please confirm the disclosures required under the Specified Commercial Transactions Act on the linked site. Return and refund guarantees are also provided by the linked retailer or company.
Furthermore, when using the information posted on this site, please do so at your own discretion and responsibility. This site cannot accept any liability whatsoever.
Disclaimer
While we exercise the utmost care in posting information on this site, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information.
We shall not be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this site.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We will announce any changes to this policy by posting them on this page.