S&T Kanko Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") recognizes the importance of protecting personal information and has established the following Privacy Policy (Personal Information Protection Policy) regarding the handling of personal information in the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as "the Service"). We are committed to protecting personal information by building a robust system for its protection and ensuring that all efforts are made to recognize its importance.
Article 1: Definition of Personal Information
- "Personal Information" shall refer to "personal information" as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. It refers to information regarding a living individual that can identify a specific individual through names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, contact information, or any other descriptions contained within such information.
- Among personal information, "History and Attribute Information" refers to information other than the "Personal Information" defined above. This includes services used, products purchased, history of pages and advertisements viewed, search keywords, date and time of use, method of use, usage environment, zip code, gender, occupation, age, IP address, cookie information, location data, and individual device identification information.
Article 2: Method of Collecting Personal Information
- In this Service, the Company may ask users for personal information—such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver's license number—when they register for use.
- Within the Service, the Company collects history and attribute information regarding users—such as services and software used, products purchased, history of pages and advertisements viewed, search keywords, date and time of use, method of use, usage environment (including the communication status of the mobile device and various setting information when used via mobile), IP address, cookie information, location data, and individual device identification information—when users use the services of the Company or its Partners or view related pages.
Article 3: Purposes of Collecting and Using Personal Information
The purposes for which personal information is collected and used in this Service are as follows:
- To display registration information—such as name, address, contact details, and payment methods—as well as information regarding services used, products purchased, and their respective charges, in order to allow customers to view and correct their own registration information and usage status.
- To use contact information such as name, address, and email address for the purpose of sending notices or products to customers, and to contact them as necessary.
- To use information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, bank account number, credit card number, driver's license number, and the delivery results of certified mail in order to verify the identity of the customer.
- To utilize payment-related information—including names and quantities of products purchased, types, duration, and frequency of services used, billing amounts, names, addresses, and bank account or credit card numbers—for the purpose of billing for products and services.
- To display registered information on input screens for ease of data entry, and to transfer such information to other services (including those provided by Partners) based on the customer's instructions.
- To use information such as usage patterns, name, and address to identify individuals and refuse service to users who violate the Terms of Service—such as by delaying payments or causing damage to third parties—or to users who attempt to use the Service for fraudulent or unjust purposes.
- To use information necessary for providing services to customers—including the details of inquiries and billing information—as well as the customer's service usage status and contact information, in order to respond to inquiries from customers.
- Purposes incidental to the above-mentioned purposes.
Article 4: Management of Personal Information
The Company shall keep customers' personal information accurate and up-to-date. In order to prevent unauthorized access, loss, damage, alteration, or leakage of personal information, the Company will take necessary measures—such as maintaining security systems, establishing management structures, and ensuring thorough employee training—to implement safety measures and maintain strict management of personal information
Article 5: Disclosure of Personal Information
- When a customer requests the disclosure of their personal information, the Company shall disclose it to the customer without delay. However, the Company may decide not to disclose all or part of the information if disclosure results in any of the following cases. In the event a decision is made not to disclose the information, the Company will notify the customer of that decision without delay. If there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the customer or a third party. If there is a risk of causing significant hindrance to the proper conduct of the Company’s business. If it would violate other laws and regulations.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in principle, the Company will not disclose information other than personal information, such as history and attribute information.
Article 6: Third-Party Disclosure of Personal Information
- The Company shall appropriately manage the personal information received from customers and will not provide such information to any third party without obtaining the customer’s prior consent, except in the following cases. This excludes instances permitted under the Personal Information Protection Act and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Cases based on laws and regulations
- Cases in which the provision of personal information is necessary for the protection of the life, body, or property of an individual and in which it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person.
- Cases in which the provision of personal information is especially necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children, and in which it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person.
- Cases in which it is necessary to cooperate with a state organ, a local government, or an individual or entity entrusted by either in executing affairs prescribed by laws and regulations, and in which obtaining the consent of the person is likely to impede the execution of said affairs.
- Cases in which the following matters have been notified or announced in advance.
- Including the provision of personal information to third parties in the purposes of use.
- Items of data provided to third parties
- Means or methods of provision to third parties
- Cessation of the provision of personal information to third parties at the request of the individual.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the following cases shall not fall under the category of a third party.
- Cases in which the Company entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes of use.
- Cases in which personal information is provided as a result of the succession of business due to a merger or other reasons.
- Cases in which personal information is jointly used with a specific party, and where the individual has been notified in advance—or the information has been placed in a state where the individual can easily access it—regarding the fact of such joint use, the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of joint users, the purposes of use by those users, and the name of the person or entity responsible for the management of said personal information.
Article 7: Security Measures for Personal Information
The Service takes all possible security measures to ensure the accuracy and safety of personal information.
We will continuously collect information regarding the protection of personal information and strive to implement the latest security measures.
Article 8: Correction and Deletion of Personal Information
- If the personal information held by the Service is inaccurate, the customer may request the correction or deletion of their personal information in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Service.
- If the Service receives a request as described in the preceding paragraph and determines that it is necessary to fulfill said request, the Service shall correct or delete the relevant personal information without delay and notify the customer of such action.
Article 9: Suspension of Use of Personal Information
If a customer requests the suspension of use or deletion of their personal information (hereinafter referred to as “Suspension of Use, etc.”) on the grounds that it is being handled beyond the scope of the purposes of use or was obtained by improper means, the Service shall conduct the necessary investigation without delay. Based on the results, the Service will implement the Suspension of Use, etc., and notify the customer accordingly. However, in cases where such Suspension of Use, etc., would involve significant costs or is otherwise difficult to implement, the Service will take alternative measures.
Article 10: Changes to the Privacy Policy
- The Service will comply with Japanese laws and regulations, as well as other norms applicable to the personal information in its possession.
- The contents of this Privacy Policy may be changed without prior notice to the users.
- Unless otherwise specified by the Service, the revised Privacy Policy shall become effective at the time it is posted on this website.
Article 11: Personal Information Protection Manager
S&T Kanko Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. Hiroaki Saisu
Article 12: Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information in this Service, please contact the following office.
S&T Kanko Kaihatsu Co., Ltd.
Address: Shiga Kogen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano 381-0401, Japan TEL: +81-269-34-2600