“Personal Information” refers to “personal information” as defined by the Personal Information Protection Act, which includes information about a living individual that can identify a specific person based on details such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, and other contact details. It also includes biometric data such as facial features, fingerprints, and voiceprints, as well as insurer numbers on health insurance cards and other information that can identify a specific individual on its own (personal identification information).

The Company may ask customers to provide personal information such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, and email address when registering for the service. Additionally, the Company may collect transaction records and payment-related information, including customers’ personal information, from business partners such as information providers, advertisers, and advertising distribution partners (hereinafter referred to as “partners”).

The Company collects and uses personal information for the following purposes:

• ①To provide and operate products and services of the Company and its group companies.
• ②To respond to customer inquiries.
• ③To send notifications regarding campaigns and product/service announcements from the Company.
• ④To contact customers as necessary for maintenance and important updates.
• ⑤To conduct market research, data analysis, and surveys.
• ⑥To identify and prevent users who violate the terms of use or attempt to use the service for fraudulent or inappropriate purposes.
• ⑦Any purposes related to the above.

The Company may change the purposes of use of personal information only when the new purpose is reasonably deemed to be related to the original purpose.
If there are changes, the Company will notify customers or publicly announce the updated purpose using appropriate methods on this website.

The Company strictly manages acquired personal information and will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent, except as permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws.
The Company takes the following measures to properly handle personal information:

• ①Establishment and operation of “Personal Information Protection Regulations.”
• ②Appointment of a “Personal Information Protection Manager” responsible for handling personal information.
• ③Regular training for employees regarding the handling of personal information.
• ④Establishment and operation of “IT Equipment Operation Regulations” to ensure proper management of devices and electronic media handling personal information.

Notwithstanding the previous section, the Company may provide personal information to third parties without prior consent in the following cases:

• ①When necessary to protect the life, body, or property of an individual and it is difficult to obtain the person’s consent.
• ②2When required to cooperate with a government agency, local authority, or an entity entrusted with a legally mandated task, and obtaining the person’s consent would impede the execution of that task.
• ③3. When the following conditions have been notified or published in advance, and the Company has reported the matter to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
  ・The purpose of use includes provision to third parties.
  ・The items of data provided to third parties.
  ・The means or methods of providing data to third parties.
  ・The procedure for stopping the provision of personal information to third parties upon request.
  ・The method for receiving such requests from individuals.

In addition, the following cases do not fall under the definition of providing personal information to a third party:
・When the Company outsources the handling of personal information within the necessary scope to achieve the intended purpose.
・When personal information is provided as part of a business succession due to a merger or other reasons.
・When personal information is provided to group companies within the minimum necessary scope for the purposes specified in Article 4.

When a customer requests disclosure of their personal information, the Company will respond promptly. However, disclosure may be denied in part or in full if:

• ①Disclosure may harm the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the individual or a third party.
• ②Disclosure could significantly hinder the proper execution of the Company’s business.
• ③Disclosure would violate other laws and regulations.

As a general rule, information other than personal information (such as transaction history and characteristic data) will not be disclosed.

If a customer finds that the personal information held by the Company is incorrect, they may request correction, addition, or deletion (“correction, etc.”) through the procedures set by the Company.
Upon receiving such a request, if the Company deems it necessary, it will promptly correct or update the information and notify the customer accordingly.

If a customer requests the suspension or deletion (“suspension, etc.”) of their personal information on the grounds that it is being handled beyond the intended purpose or was obtained by improper means, the Company will promptly conduct an investigation.
If a customer requests the suspension or deletion (“suspension, etc.”) of their personal information on the grounds that it is being handled beyond the intended purpose or was obtained by improper means, the Company will promptly conduct an investigation.

If suspending the use of personal information would be costly or otherwise difficult, the Company may take alternative measures to protect the customer’s rights and interests.

Due to the nature of the internet, there is a possibility of information leakage due to third-party interception. Please be aware of this risk when using the service.

The Company may change this Policy without prior notice to customers, except where otherwise specified by law or in this Policy.
Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect from the time it is posted on this website.