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Takahashi Shoten Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) hereby establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in connection with the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as “the Services”).

Article 1 (Personal Information)

“Personal Information” shall refer to “personal information” as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, meaning information regarding a living individual that, through the name, date of birth, address, phone number, contact information, and other descriptions that can identify a specific individual, as well as data related to physical appearance, fingerprints, and voiceprints, and information such as the insurer number on a health insurance card that can identify a specific individual on its own (personal identification information).

Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)

When users register for our service, we may ask for personal information such as their name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver’s license number. In addition, we may collect transaction records and payment-related information—including users’ personal information—from our partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad publishers; hereinafter referred to as “Partners”) regarding transactions conducted between users and such partners.

Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

The purposes for which our company collects and uses personal information are as follows.

1. To provide and operate our services
2. To respond to inquiries from users (including verifying their identity)
3. To send emails containing information about new features, updates, promotions, and other information regarding the services the user is currently using, as well as information about other services we provide
4. To contact you as needed regarding maintenance, important announcements, and other matters
5. To identify users who have violated the Terms of Service or who attempt to use the service for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to deny them access
6. To allow users to view, edit, or delete their registration information, and to view their usage history
7. In order to bill users for fees for paid services
8. Purposes incidental to the above-stated purposes of use

Article 4 (Change in Purpose of Use)

1. The Company shall change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably determined that the new purpose is related to the previous one.
2. In the event of a change in the purpose of use, we will notify users of the revised purpose using our prescribed method or by posting it on this website.

Article 5 (Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties)

1. Except in the cases listed below, we will not provide personal information to third parties without first obtaining the user’s consent. However, this does not apply in cases permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other applicable laws and regulations.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in the cases listed below, the recipient of such information shall not be deemed a third party.

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

1. When we receive a request from an individual to disclose their personal information, we will disclose it to that individual without delay. However, if disclosure would result in any of the following circumstances, we may withhold all or part of the information; in the event we decide not to disclose the information, we will notify the individual of that decision without delay. Please note that a fee of 1,000 yen per request will be charged for the disclosure of personal information.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, as a general rule, we will not disclose information other than personal information, such as usage history and attribute data.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

1. If a user believes that the personal information we hold about them is incorrect, they may request that we correct, add to, or delete such personal information (hereinafter referred to as “corrections, etc.”) in accordance with the procedures established by us.
2. If we receive a request from a user as described in the preceding paragraph and determine that we are required to comply with such request, we shall correct or otherwise handle the relevant personal information without delay.
3. If we make corrections or other changes in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or if we decide not to make such corrections or changes, we will notify the user without delay.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information, etc.)

1. If we receive a request from an individual to suspend or delete the use of their personal information (hereinafter referred to as “suspension of use, etc.”) on the grounds that such information is being handled beyond the scope of the purposes of use or that it was obtained by improper means, we will conduct the necessary investigation without delay.
2. Based on the results of the investigation described in the preceding paragraph, if we determine that it is necessary to comply with the request, we will suspend the use of the personal information in question without delay.
3. If we suspend use or take other measures in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or if we decide not to suspend use or take other measures, we will notify the user of this without delay.
4. Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if suspending use, etc., would entail substantial costs or if it would otherwise be difficult to suspend use, etc., and if alternative measures necessary to protect the user’s rights and interests can be taken, such alternative measures shall be implemented.

Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

1. The contents of this Policy may be changed without notice to users, except as otherwise provided by law or in this Policy.
2. Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect upon its posting on this website.

Article 10 (Contact Information)

Please direct any inquiries regarding this policy to the contact point listed below.
Address: 2-22-1 Honmachi, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Company Name: Takahashi Shoten Co., Ltd.
Department in Charge: General Affairs Department
Contact: Shunsuke Okuzono
Email address:info@shigemasu.co.jp
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