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Privacy Policy
Yoshida Tea Garden (hereinafter referred to as "we") 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 "this service").
Article 1 (Personal Information)
"Personal information" refers to the "personal information" as defined by the Personal Information Protection Act, and includes information about living individuals that can identify a specific person through names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, contact details, and other descriptions. It also includes data related to appearances, fingerprints, voiceprints, and health insurance card numbers that can identify a specific individual from that information alone (personal identification information).
Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)
When users register, 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. We may also collect information regarding transactions and payments that include users' personal information from our partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad distributors, hereinafter referred to as "partners").
Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)
The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows.
To provide and operate our services
To respond to inquiries from users (including identity verification)
To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns of services currently used by users, and information about other services provided by us
To contact users as necessary for maintenance, important notices, etc.
To identify users who violate the terms of service or attempt to use the service for fraudulent or improper purposes and to refuse their use
To allow users to view, change, or delete their registration information and view their usage status
To bill users for fees in paid services
Purposes incidental to the above usage purposes
Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)
We will change the purpose of using personal information only when it is reasonably recognized to be related to the purpose before the change.
In the event of a change in the purpose of use, we will notify users of the new purpose in accordance with the method prescribed by our company or publish it on this website.
Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
We will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the user's prior consent, except in the cases listed below. However, this does not apply in cases permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act and other laws and regulations.
When it is necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent
When it is particularly necessary to promote public health or the sound growth of children and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent
When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, local public body, or persons commissioned by them in executing affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the individual’s consent may hinder the execution of such affairs
When the following items have been notified or announced in advance, and the company has reported to the Personal Information Protection Commission
Including provision to third parties in the purpose of use
Items of data provided to third parties
Means or methods of providing to third parties
Stopping the provision of personal information to third parties at the request of the individual
Methods for accepting requests from individuals
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding item, in the cases listed below, the provision destination of the information shall not be deemed a third party.
When the company entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
When personal information is provided due to the succession of business by merger or other reasons
When sharing personal information jointly with specific parties, and when notifying the individual in advance of such arrangements, including the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of those jointly using it, the purpose of use, and the name or title of the person responsible for managing the personal information.
Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)
The company will disclose personal information without delay when requested by the individual. However, if the disclosure falls under any of the following categories, all or part of the information may not be disclosed. In the case of a decision not to disclose, the individual will be notified without delay. Please note that a fee of 1,000 yen will be charged for each disclosure of personal information.
When there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party
When there is a risk of significantly hindering the proper conduct of our business
When there is a possibility of violating other laws and regulations
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in principle, we do not disclose information other than personal information such as history information and characteristic information.
Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)
Users may request corrections, additions, or deletions of their personal information held by us (hereinafter referred to as “Corrections, etc.”) if they believe that their personal information is incorrect, by following the procedures established by us.
If we determine that we need to respond to such a request from the user, we will promptly make the necessary Corrections, etc. to the relevant personal information.
If we make Corrections, etc. based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or if we decide not to make Corrections, etc., we will promptly notify the user of this.
Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)
Our company will conduct necessary investigations without delay if requested by the individual to stop or erase the use of personal information based on the reason that it is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use or that it was obtained through improper means (hereinafter referred to as "suspension of use, etc.").
Based on the results of the investigation in the preceding paragraph, if it is determined that it is necessary to respond to that request, we will without delay suspend the use, etc. of the relevant personal information.
When our company has suspended the use, etc. based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or when we have decided not to suspend the use, etc., we will promptly notify the user of this.
Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if there are significant costs associated with the suspension of use, etc., or if it is difficult to carry out the suspension of use, etc., we may take alternative measures that should be taken to protect the rights and interests of the user.
Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)
The contents of this policy may be changed without notifying users, except for matters specified separately by laws and other provisions of this policy.
Unless otherwise specified by us, the revised privacy policy will take effect from the time it is posted on this website.
Article 10 (Contact Information)
For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact the following office.
Address: 1181 Ootsutsumi, Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Company Name: Yoshida Tea Garden
President: Masahiro Yoshida
Email Address: info@yoshida-chaen.com