Privacy Policy
SHOSABI Inc. (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 the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as “the Services”).
Article 1 (Personal Information)
“Personal Information” refers to information defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and includes information relating to a living individual that can identify a specific person through details such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, and other descriptions. It also includes data such as facial images, fingerprints, voiceprints, and health insurance numbers that can identify a specific individual on their own (personally identifiable information).
Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)
The Company may collect personal information such as name, telephone number, and email address when users submit inquiries or comments. When providing services that require user registration, the Company may ask for personal information including name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, and bank account number. Additionally, the Company may collect transaction records and payment information, including personal information, from affiliated partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad distributors; hereinafter referred to as “Partners”).
Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)
The Company collects and uses personal information for the following purposes:
1. To provide and operate the Services
2. To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification)
3. To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns, and other services offered by the Company
4. To contact users as necessary for maintenance or important notices
5. To identify users who violate the Terms of Use or attempt to use the Services for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse their use
6. To allow users to view, modify, delete their registration information, and check their usage status
7. To bill users for paid services
8. For purposes incidental to the above
Article 4 (Changes to Purpose of Use)
1. The Company may change the purpose of use of personal information only if the new purpose is reasonably related to the original purpose.
2. If the purpose is changed, the Company will notify users or publicly announce the new purpose using a method prescribed by the Company.
Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
1. The Company will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent from the user, except in cases permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other laws and regulations.
Exceptions include:
1. When necessary to protect life, body, or property and obtaining consent is difficult
2. When especially necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children and obtaining consent is difficult
3. When cooperation is required with national or local government agencies or their contractors to perform legally mandated duties, and obtaining consent may hinder such duties
4. When the following items are announced or published in advance, and the Company has notified the Personal Information Protection Commission:
1. Inclusion of third-party provision in the purpose of use
2. Items of data to be provided
3. Means or methods of provision
4. Procedures for users to request suspension of third-party provision
5. Method for accepting such requests
2. Notwithstanding the above, the following cases do not constitute third-party provision:
1. When the Company entrusts handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
2. When personal information is provided due to business succession through merger or other reasons
3. When personal information is jointly used with specific parties, and the user is notified or can easily access the following: purpose of use, items of personal information, scope of joint users, and name of the party responsible for managing the information
Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)
1. Upon request from the individual, the Company will promptly disclose their personal information. However, disclosure may be withheld in whole or in part if:
1. It may harm the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party
2. It may significantly hinder the proper execution of the Company’s operations
3. It violates laws or regulations
2. Notwithstanding the above, the Company will not disclose non-personal information such as history or characteristic data.
Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)
1. Users may request correction, addition, or deletion (hereinafter referred to as “Correction”) of their personal information held by the Company if it is inaccurate, following procedures prescribed by the Company.
2. If the Company determines that the request is necessary, it will promptly make the Correction.
3. The Company will notify the user promptly upon making the Correction or deciding not to do so.
Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)
1. If a user requests suspension or deletion (hereinafter referred to as “Suspension”) of personal information due to its use beyond the stated purpose or acquisition by improper means, the Company will promptly investigate.
2. If the Company determines that the request is valid, it will promptly carry out the Suspension.
3. The Company will notify the user promptly upon executing or deciding not to execute the Suspension.
4. 4. If the Suspension requires excessive cost or is otherwise difficult, and alternative measures can be taken to protect the user’s rights and interests, the Company will implement such alternatives.
Article 9 (Changes to Privacy Policy)
1. Except as otherwise provided by law or this Policy, the Company may change the contents of this Policy without notifying users.
2. Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Policy shall take effect upon publication on this website.
Article 10 (Contact Information)
For inquiries regarding this Policy, please use the contact form.
Address: 8-1-14 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Company Name: SHOSABI Inc.
Representative Director: Sachiko Kamiyama
Article 11 (Disclaimer)
While the Company strives for accuracy in the information posted on its website, it assumes no responsibility for any actions taken by users based on such information.
The Company is not liable for any damages incurred by users or damages caused by users to third parties resulting from use of the website.
Article 12 (Copyright and Portrait Rights)
All content on the Company’s website, including text and images, is protected by copyright and portrait rights. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited.
Article 13 (Links)
Links to the Company’s website may be freely established. However, the Company may refuse links depending on the content of the linking website.