KENJI OBAYASHI RESEARCH LAB. (hereinafter referred to as “this website”) fully recognizes the importance of protecting personal information, takes necessary measures regarding the handling of personal information, and fulfills its social responsibility regarding information management. In accordance with laws, ordinances, guidelines, etc. regarding protection, we will establish an information management system and strive to prevent leakage of personal information.

About handling of personal information

1. Definition of personal information

In this privacy policy, personal information is information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth and other descriptions contained in the information (including those that can be collated to identify a specific individual), or information that includes an individual identification code.

2. Collection of personal information

Regarding the personal information held on this website, we will strive for safety management to prevent leakage, falsification, and loss, and take necessary measures. In addition, through the management system of this website, we will provide guidance, education and training to familiarize the staff who handle personal information with measures to protect personal information, and strive to ensure the security of personal information.

3. Use and provision of personal information

When using and providing personal information, we will not use it beyond the scope of the purpose of use that has been clearly stated or notified in advance, nor will we provide it to third parties other than this website. However, this does not apply when required by law or with the prior consent of the individual.

4. Outsourcing of personal information processing

This website may outsource part or all of the personal information handling work without prior notice after completing the necessary procedures such as confidentiality agreements.

5. Provision to third parties

This website will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent, except when disclosure is permitted under the personal information protection law and other laws and regulations. However, the following cases do not fall under the provision to third parties specified above. (1) When personal information is provided in connection with entrusting all or part of the handling of personal information to the extent necessary for this website to achieve the purpose of use (2) Succession of business due to merger or other reasons (3) Joint use based on the provisions of the personal information protection law.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

When this website is requested to disclose personal information based on the provisions of the personal information protection law, we will disclose it without delay after confirming that the request is from the person himself/herself. However, this does not apply if this website is not obligated to disclose information under the personal information protection law or other laws.

7. Correction of personal information

If a customer requests correction, addition or deletion of the contents based on the provisions of the personal information protection law due to the reason that the personal information is not true, this website will confirm that the request is from the person himself/herself. After confirming the above, we will conduct the necessary investigation without delay within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use, and based on the results, we will correct the content of the personal information and notify you of that fact. However, this does not apply if this website is not obligated to make corrections, etc. due to the personal information protection law or other laws and regulations.

8. Suspension of use of personal information

This website does not comply with the provisions of the personal information protection law for the reason that personal information is handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use that has been announced in advance, or that personal information has been obtained by deception or other wrongful means. If it is found that there is a reason for the request, after confirming that the request is from the person in question, the personal information will be deleted without delay. We will suspend use, etc., and notify you to that effect. However, this does not apply if this website is not obligated to suspend use, etc. under the personal information protection law or other laws and regulations.

9. Use of Cookies and other technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies. These technologies are useful for understanding the usage status of the services provided by this website and contribute to the improvement of services. Users who wish to disable cookies can do so by changing their web browser settings. However, if you disable cookies, you may not be able to use some functions of the services of this website.

10. Contact

If you have any comments or questions regarding disclosure, etc., or other inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, please contact us using the inquiry form on the website.

11. Continuous improvement

This website will review the operation status regarding the handling of personal information from time to time and strive for continuous improvement, and may change this privacy policy as necessary.