Privacy policy

 

&design Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") recognizes the importance of protecting personal information. In connection with the services provided through this website (hereinafter referred to as "the Services"), we have established the following privacy policy to ensure appropriate handling of personal information. We will build a personal information protection system, raise awareness among employees, and make continuous efforts to protect personal information.

Article 1 – Definition of Personal Information

  1. “Personal information” refers to information defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and means information about a living individual that can identify a specific person by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact details, or other descriptions.

  2. Among personal information, “history and characteristic information” refers to information other than that defined above, such as records of services used, purchased products, browsing history of pages or ads, search keywords, date and time of use, usage methods and environments, postal codes, gender, occupation, age, IP addresses, cookies, location data, and device identification information.

Article 2 – Methods of Collecting Personal Information

  1. The Company may ask users to provide personal information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver's license number during user registration. The Company may also obtain transaction records and payment-related information from business partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad distribution partners).

  2. The Company may also collect history and characteristic information such as services or software used, products purchased, browsing history, search keywords, usage time and environment (including mobile device settings), IP addresses, cookies, location data, and device identifiers when users use the Services or browse partner websites.

Article 3 – Purposes of Using Personal Information
The Company uses personal information for the following purposes:

  1. To allow users to view and update their own registration information and usage history.

  2. To send notifications, deliver products, and contact users when necessary.

  3. To verify identity using details such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, and official identification.

  4. To bill users for purchased products and used services.

  5. To simplify data entry by auto-filling forms or transferring data to other services based on user instructions.

  6. To prevent fraudulent use and violations of the terms of service.

  7. To respond to user inquiries and provide customer support.

  8. To fulfill any other purpose incidental to the purposes above.

Article 4 – Management of Personal Information
The Company will keep personal information accurate and up to date and implement necessary security measures (such as maintaining systems, training staff, and managing access) to prevent unauthorized access, loss, damage, falsification, or leakage of personal information.

Article 5 – Disclosure of Personal Information

  1. If a customer requests disclosure of their personal information, the Company will respond promptly unless:

  • Disclosure may harm the life, body, property, or other rights of the customer or third parties.

  • Disclosure may significantly hinder the Company's operations.

  • Disclosure violates laws or regulations.

In such cases, the Company will notify the customer without delay.
2. Non-personal information such as history and characteristic information will not be disclosed in principle.

Article 6 – Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

  1. The Company will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent, except in the following cases or where permitted by law:

  • When required by law.

  • When necessary to protect life, body, or property and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent.

  • When particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the sound upbringing of children.

  • When required for cooperation with a national or local government organization performing statutory duties.

  • When the Company has publicly disclosed:

    • That the purpose includes third-party provision.

    • What data is shared.

    • The method of provision.

    • That users can request to stop the sharing.

  1. The following are not considered third-party provisions:

  • When outsourcing all or part of the personal information for business operations.

  • When personal information is transferred due to a business succession such as a merger.

  • When information is jointly used with specified parties and the scope, purpose, and party responsible are disclosed to the individual in advance.

Article 7 – Security Measures for Personal Information
The Company implements strict security measures and keeps up-to-date with relevant practices to ensure the safety and accuracy of personal information.

Article 8 – Correction and Deletion of Personal Information

  1. If a customer believes their personal information is incorrect, they may request correction or deletion via the procedures specified by the Company.

  2. Upon receiving such a request and determining it necessary, the Company will promptly correct or delete the information and notify the customer.

Article 9 – Suspension of Use of Personal Information
If a customer requests the suspension or deletion of personal information due to improper use or acquisition beyond the stated purpose, the Company will promptly investigate and respond accordingly. If suspension is difficult or costly, alternative measures will be taken.

Article 10 – Compliance and Policy Changes

  1. The Company will comply with applicable Japanese laws and regulations related to personal information.

  2. This Privacy Policy may be changed without prior notice to the user.

  3. Unless otherwise stated, the revised policy becomes effective when posted on the website.

Article 11 – Personal Information Manager
Shigenori Ichimura
&design Co., Ltd.

Article 12 – Contact
For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or personal information, please contact:

&design Co., Ltd.
Address: Dai-3 Toun Building 2F, 1-13-10 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0023, Japan
TEL: 03-6426-0162
Email: support@mynus.jp