Handling of Personal Information
We are committed to protecting personal information and ensuring its proper handling, as outlined in the privacy policy below.
Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information
We collect and use personal information only within the scope of the following purposes.
We do not disclose or provide collected personal information to third parties without prior consent, except as required by law.
〔Purposes〕
・To fulfill contractual obligations with business partners
・To develop better products and services
・To communicate useful information to business partners
・For recruitment and hiring process of job applicants
・For HR management and internal operations (including former employees)
・For other legitimate purposes
Proper Management of Personal Information
We implement appropriate security measures to prevent loss, destruction, tampering, leakage, or unauthorized access to collected personal information.
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Collected personal information is handled in compliance with relevant laws and regulations concerning personal data protection.
Outsourcing of Personal Information Handling
We may outsource the handling of personal information to third parties to achieve the above purposes.
When doing so, we ensure proper handling through contracts and periodic audits.
Disclosure, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Information
Please contact our office if you wish to inquire about, correct, or delete your personal information.
Maintenance and Improvement of Privacy Protection
We provide education and training to employees to ensure proper handling of personal information.
We periodically review and improve our privacy protection initiatives as necessary.
Basic Policy on Handling of Specific Personal Information
We have established this basic policy to ensure the proper handling of Individual Numbers and Specific Personal Information (“Specific Personal Information, etc.”).
Compliance with Related Laws and Guidelines
We comply with the “Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures,” the “Act on the Protection of Personal Information,” and the “Guidelines on Proper Handling of Specific Personal Information (for Businesses).”
Security Control Measures
Security control measures for Specific Personal Information are stipulated separately in our internal “Personal Information Protection Rules.”
Continuous Improvement
We continuously strive to improve the handling of Specific Personal Information.
Security Policy Regarding the Use of GA4
Our website uses Google Analytics 4 (“GA4”) by Google LLC to collect data for understanding site usage and improving our services.
1. Clarification of Data Collection and Usage Purposes
GA4 collects anonymized data such as browser information, access date/time, and viewed pages for analytics and service improvement. Personally identifiable information (PII) is not collected.
2. Consent Mechanism
GA4 uses cookies. We obtain user consent via cookie banners. Users can restrict or reject cookie usage via browser settings.
3. IP Address Anonymization
GA4 anonymizes part of the IP address by default. We maintain this setting and use data only for region-level analysis.
4. Exclusion of PII
We implement technical measures to ensure no PII is included in forms or URL parameters submitted by users.
5. Data Retention Period
GA4 data is retained for up to 14 months. Data beyond this period is automatically deleted by Google.
6. Data Management and Security Measures
Data is stored securely by Google. We encrypt data in transit using SSL/TLS and manage GA4 accounts with strict access control including two-factor authentication.
7. Third-party Sharing and Google Services
GA4 data may be used by Google for analytics and advertising features per Google’s privacy policy. Users can opt out via:
Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on:
（https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout）
See also: Google Policies and Terms: （https://policies.google.com）
8. User Rights and Inquiries
Users can request disclosure, correction, deletion, or restriction of their data. Please refer to our privacy policy for details.
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to ensure the proper functioning of websites or to enable them to operate more efficiently.
By using cookies on our website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), we are able to recognize your device and store certain information related to your visit.
Purpose of Using Cookies
We do not use cookies to identify or track individual users. However, we use cookies on the Website for the purpose of improving navigation convenience and providing users with a smooth and user-friendly browsing experience.
In addition, we use access analysis tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors access and use the Website. Through these tools, we collect statistical data related to traffic and usage patterns, which helps us improve and optimize the Website.
Please note that personal information may be collected through these tools, and we kindly ask for your understanding in this regard.
Managing Cookie Settings
Most commonly used web browsers (such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Mozilla Firefox) allow users to manage cookies through browser settings. You may, for example:
- Automatically accept or reject all cookies
- Selectively accept or reject first-party and/or third-party cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored and choose whether to accept or reject them
Even after consenting to our use of cookies, you may delete cookies or restrict future cookie acceptance through your browser settings. For details on how to manage these settings, please refer to your browser’s help function or the following links:
Disabling Google Analytics
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics, you may do so by using the following methods:
- Installing Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Using the opt-out page provided by Network Advertising Initiative
You may also visit AboutCookies.org for more information on managing cookie settings for various browsers.
For managing cookies related to online advertising, you may find YourOnlineChoices service helpful.
Please note that disabling cookies may result in certain features of the Website not functioning properly.
Cookie Retention Period
We do not define a uniform retention period for cookies. The retention period varies depending on the type of cookie used and its intended purpose.
