Shoji Tech LLC (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) hereby establishes the following privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of personal information of users in the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as “the Services”).

Article 1 (Personal Information)

“Personal information” refers to information about a living individual that falls under the definition of “personal information” in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. It includes information that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, and other descriptions, as well as data related to facial features, fingerprints, voiceprints, and insurer numbers on health insurance cards, among others (individually identifiable information).

Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)

The Company may ask users to provide personal information such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver’s license number during registration. Additionally, the Company may collect transaction records and payment information, including personal information, from affiliated partners (including information providers, advertisers, and advertisement distributors, hereinafter referred to as “Partners”).

Article 3 (Purpose 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 Company’s services
  • To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification)
  • To send information on new features, updates, campaigns, and other services offered by the Company
  • To send important notices and perform necessary maintenance
  • To identify users who violate terms of service or attempt to use services for fraudulent or unjust purposes, and to deny their access
  • To allow users to view, edit, or delete their registered information, and view usage status
  • To charge users for paid services
  • Any purposes incidental to the above

Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)

The Company may change the purpose of use of personal information only if it is reasonably deemed to be related to the original purpose. In the event of such changes, users will be notified or changes will be published on this website through the prescribed method.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

The Company will not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the user, except in cases permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other laws and regulations. Exceptions include:

  • When necessary to protect life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the user’s consent
  • When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting sound upbringing of children, and it is difficult to obtain the user’s consent
  • When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government institution in performing duties prescribed by law, and obtaining user consent would interfere with the performance of such duties
  • When prior notice or publication has been made regarding:
    • The inclusion of third-party provision in the purpose of use
    • The items of data provided to the third party
    • The method or means of provision to the third party
    • The possibility of stopping the provision to the third party upon user request
    • The method for users to request the suspension

Even in such cases, the following are not considered third parties:

  • When the Company entrusts handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
  • When personal information is provided as part of a business succession due to a merger or other reasons
  • When personal information is jointly used with a specific party, and the user has been informed in advance or the details are easily accessible

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

Upon request from the individual, the Company will promptly disclose the personal information. However, full or partial disclosure may be withheld if any of the following apply, and the user will be notified promptly:

  • Disclosure poses a risk to the life, body, property, or rights of the user or third parties
  • Disclosure significantly hinders proper execution of the Company’s business
  • Disclosure would violate laws or regulations

Please note that a fee of 1,000 yen per request may be charged for disclosure.

Non-personal information such as access logs and behavioral data will generally not be disclosed.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

If a user believes that their personal information held by the Company is inaccurate, they may request correction, addition, or deletion (“Correction, etc.”) according to the prescribed procedure. Upon determining that the request is valid, the Company will promptly perform the Correction, etc., and notify the user of the outcome.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)

If a user requests suspension or deletion of their personal information due to its use beyond the intended purpose or acquisition by improper means, the Company will conduct necessary investigations. If it determines the request is valid, it will promptly suspend use or delete the information and notify the user. If it is difficult to suspend use due to high cost or other reasons, alternative measures will be taken to protect user rights.

Article 9 (Changes to Privacy Policy)

Unless otherwise specified by law or in this Policy, the Company may change the contents of this Policy without notifying users. The revised Policy shall take effect when posted on the website, unless otherwise specified.

Article 10 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact:

Company: Shoji Tech LLC
Address: Ginza Otake Busidence 2F, Ginza 1-22-11, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Contact: Inquiry Form

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