Privacy Policy

Amakusa Tsurotabi Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “our”, or “us”) establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”).

Article 1 (Personal Information)

“Personal Information” refers to “personal information” as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and means information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact details, or other descriptions contained in such information. It also includes data such as facial features, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information such as health insurance identification numbers that can identify a specific individual on their own (personal identification information).

Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)

We may ask for personal information such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver’s license number when users register for our services. In addition, we may collect transaction records and payment information that include users’ personal information from our business partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad distribution partners; hereinafter referred to as “Partners”).

Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and operate our services
To respond to inquiries from users (including identity verification)
To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns, and other services provided by us
To contact users when necessary, such as for maintenance or important notices
To identify users who violate the terms of use or attempt to use the service for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse their use
To allow users to view, modify, delete their registered information, and check their usage status
To bill users for paid services
For purposes incidental to the above

Article 4 (Changes to Purpose of Use)

We may change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably recognized as related to the original purpose.
In the event of such changes, we will notify users or publicly announce them on this website by a prescribed method.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

We will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent from the user, except in the following cases or when permitted by law:
1. When necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property and obtaining consent is difficult
2. When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children and obtaining consent is difficult
3. When cooperation is required with a national or local government authority or its delegate to perform duties prescribed by law, and obtaining consent may interfere with such duties
4. When the following items have been announced or disclosed in advance and reported to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
  - The purpose includes provision to third parties
  - Items of data provided to third parties
  - Means or methods of provision
  - The ability for users to request suspension of provision
  - Method of accepting such requests
Notwithstanding the above, the following cases shall not be considered provision to third parties:
1. When we entrust all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose
2. When personal information is provided due to business succession such as mergers
3. When personal information is jointly used with specific parties, and the relevant details are notified or made easily accessible to users in advance

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

When requested by the user, we will disclose personal information without delay. However, we may refuse to disclose all or part of the information if:
1. It may harm the life, body, property, or other rights of the user or a third party
2. It may significantly interfere with the proper execution of our business
3. It would violate laws or regulations
A fee of JPY 1,000 per request will be charged for disclosure.
Information other than personal information, such as history and characteristic information, will not be disclosed in principle.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

Users may request correction, addition, or deletion of their personal information if it is incorrect.
If we determine that it is necessary to respond to such requests, we will promptly make corrections.
We will notify users of the outcome of such requests without delay.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)

If a user requests suspension or deletion of personal information due to use beyond the intended purpose or improper acquisition, we will conduct necessary investigations promptly.
If deemed necessary, we will suspend or delete the use of such information.
We will notify users of the result without delay.
If suspension is difficult due to cost or other reasons, alternative measures will be taken to protect user rights.

Article 9 (Changes to Privacy Policy)

The contents of this Policy may be changed without prior notice to users unless otherwise specified by law.
Unless otherwise specified, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect when posted on this website.

Article 10 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact:

Organization Name: Amakusa Tsurotabi Executive Committee
Email: info@amakusa-tsurotabi.com