Privacy Policy
Chapter 1 (General Provisions)
Chapter 2 (Consent to This Policy and Withdrawal of Consent)
- When a User provides their Privacy Information to the Company by making an inquiry, registering as a member, or otherwise, the User shall be deemed to have carefully read and agreed to this Policy.
- Users may withdraw their consent regarding the Company’s use of their Privacy Information.
- Consent to this Policy and withdrawal of such consent shall be made by the methods designated by the Company.
- The Company uses web tracking technologies such as cookies, IP addresses, and access logs to collect information regarding Users’ behavior and preferences. When a User uses the Service, the User shall be deemed to have consented to the collection of Privacy Information through such technologies.
Chapter 3 (Privacy Information Collected)
- In providing the Service, the Company collects or obtains the following information from Users:
- (1) Information provided by Users through forms or other input methods, including name, inquiry details, email address, age or date of birth, and similar information.
- (2) Information collected by the Company through web tracking technologies such as cookies, IP addresses, access logs, and access analysis tools, including information regarding connection environment such as device, OS, and browser; behavioral and browsing history; information regarding preferences such as purchased or viewed products; and cookie information.
However, such information does not include personal information that can directly identify an individual User. - The Company shall obtain Privacy Information by lawful and fair means and shall not obtain such information improperly against the will of Users.
Chapter 4 (Purpose of Use of Privacy Information)
- The Company uses Privacy Information collected from Users for the operation of the Service. The primary purposes are as follows:
(1) For billing, identity verification, and authentication
(2) For identity verification
(3) For processing payments related to user-posted content
(4) For remittance of sales proceeds
(5) For sending important notices such as changes to terms and policies
(6) For improving the content, quality, and services of the Service
(7) For conducting surveys, sweepstakes, and campaigns
(8) For marketing research, statistics, and analysis
(9) For system maintenance and troubleshooting
(10) For system maintenance and troubleshooting
(11) For providing technical support and responding to customer inquiries
(12) For developing and delivering targeted advertisements for products or services of the Company or third parties
(13) For preventing fraudulent or potentially unlawful activities
(14) For responding to complaints, disputes, or litigation
Chapter 5 (Provision of Privacy Information to Third Parties)
- When the Company discloses or provides personal information to a third party, it shall disclose the recipient and the content of the information provided and obtain the consent of the User concerned.
- Except in the following cases, the Company shall not disclose or provide personal information to a third party without prior consent of the User:
- (1) When disclosure is required by laws or regulations
(2) When disclosure is requested by attorneys, prosecutors, police, or similar authorities within the scope necessary for investigations
(3) When sharing information among the Company’s affiliated companies
(4) When outsourcing part of the operations to a third party to the extent necessary for providing the Service - When outsourcing the handling of personal information to a third party, the Company shall exercise necessary and appropriate supervision over such contractor in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
- If the Company transfers its business due to merger, corporate split, or otherwise, or transfers all or part of the Service to a third party, the Company may provide Users’ personal information related to the Service to such third party. In such cases, the Company shall disclose in advance the date of transfer and the transferee. Personal information of Users who do not consent to such transfer shall not be provided.
Chapter 6 (Management and Retention Period of Privacy Information)
- The Company shall strictly manage Privacy Information disclosed or provided by Users during the period in which the User uses the Service.
- If the Company no longer needs to use Privacy Information in its possession, it shall endeavor to delete such information without delay. The same shall apply when a User requests deletion of their Privacy Information.
- In the event of leakage of Privacy Information, the Company shall bear no responsibility unless such leakage was caused by the Company’s willful misconduct or gross negligence. However, this shall not apply where otherwise required under applicable laws and regulations.
- When content is sent to a specific User, such as via direct messages, if such information (including direct messages or private posts) is shared with others who access the Service through third-party services, such information may also be shared with those third-party services.
Chapter 7 (Response to User Requests)
- Users may request disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, or suspension of use of their Privacy Information held by the Company.
- Such requests shall be made by the methods designated by the Company. Requests may be made only by the User concerned, their legal representative (if the User is a minor or under guardianship), or an agent duly authorized by the User.
- Upon receiving a request, the Company shall verify the identity of the requester by the designated method and respond within a reasonable period. If the Company decides not to disclose information based on applicable laws, it shall notify the User accordingly.
- Users shall pay the following fee for disclosure and related requests:
- Fee for disclosure, inquiry, addition, correction, and deletion requests:
500 yen + shipping fee
As a general rule, documents will be sent by simplified registered mail (shipping fee: 392 yen).
Chapter 8 (Use of Analytical Tools)
- The Company uses access analysis tools to collect information regarding Users’ behavioral history.
- Some advertisements displayed on the Service may use third-party services that utilize cookies. For services provided by Google, Google’s Privacy Policy shall apply. Please refer to the following link for details:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=ja - Users may refuse the collection of Privacy Information or disable behavior-targeted advertisements by:
- Disabling cookies via browser settings
- Opting out through the relevant web pages of analysis tools or behavioral targeting advertisement systems
- Changes to such settings shall be made at the User’s own responsibility. The Company shall not be liable for any damage suffered by Users due to inability to view certain information as a result of changing such settings.
Chapter 9 (Amendment of This Policy)
- The Company may amend this Policy at its own discretion. Except in cases of urgency, the Company shall notify Users in advance by methods it deems appropriate.
- Amendments shall take effect upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on the website related to the Service.
- If a User does not agree to the amended Policy, the User may request deletion of their Privacy Information pursuant to Article 7.
Chapter 10 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
- This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
- Users agree in advance that any disputes arising in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.
Chapter 11 (Person Responsible for Management)
- The Company has appointed the following person as the person responsible for the management of personal information and continuously implements appropriate management and improvement measures regarding personal information protection.
- For inquiries, consultations regarding personal information, or requests under Article 7, please contact the same point of contact.