Privacy policy

Studio-J Consulting Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) 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 Service”).

Article 1 (Personal Information)

“Personal Information” refers to “personal information” as defined by the Personal Information Protection Act, meaning information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual through the name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, or other descriptions contained in such information, as well as data pertaining to physical appearance, fingerprints, 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 use, we may ask for personal information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver’s license number. We may also collect transaction records and payment-related information containing the user’s personal information, which was generated between the user and our partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad recipients; hereinafter referred to as “Partners”), from such 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, etc., for services users are currently using, as well as information about other services we provide
To contact users as necessary regarding maintenance, important notices, etc.
To identify users who violate the Terms of Use or attempt to use the service for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse service to such users
To enable users to view, modify, delete their own registered information, and view their usage status
To bill users for usage fees for paid services
For purposes incidental to the above purposes of use

Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)

The Company shall change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably deemed that the new purpose is related to the original purpose.
In the event of a change in the purpose of use, the Company shall notify the user of the new purpose by the method specified by the Company or publish it on this website.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

The Company shall not provide personal information to third parties without the user’s prior consent, except in the following cases. However, this excludes cases permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations.
When necessary to protect human life, body, or property, and obtaining the individual’s consent is difficult
When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of the sound development of children, and obtaining the consent of the individual is difficult
When cooperation is necessary for a national agency, local government, or a person entrusted by them to perform duties prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the consent of the individual may interfere with the performance of such duties
When the following matters have been notified or publicly announced in advance, and the Company has notified the Personal Information Protection Commission:
– That the purpose of use includes provision to third parties
– The items of data to be provided to third parties
– The means or method of provision to third parties
– That provision of personal information to third parties will be suspended upon the individual’s request
– The method for accepting the individual’s request
Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the recipients of information shall not be deemed third parties in the following cases:
When the Company entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information to a third party within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
When personal information is provided due to business succession resulting from a merger or other reason
When personal information is jointly used with specific parties, provided that the individual has been notified in advance or placed in a position to readily learn the following: the fact of joint use, the items of personal information subject to joint use, the scope of parties jointly using the information, the purpose of use by such parties, and the name of the party responsible for managing the personal information

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

When requested by an individual to disclose their personal information, the Company shall disclose it to the individual without delay. However, if disclosure would fall under any of the following categories, the Company may withhold all or part of the information. If a decision is made not to disclose, the Company shall notify the individual of this fact without delay. A fee of 1,000 yen per request will be charged for disclosing personal information.
– Where disclosure may harm the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party
– Where disclosure may significantly impede the proper execution of the Company’s business
– Where disclosure would otherwise violate laws or regulations
Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, information other than personal information, such as usage history information and characteristic information, shall not be disclosed in principle.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

If a user believes that their personal information held by the Company is incorrect, they may request the Company to correct, add, or delete such personal information (hereinafter referred to as “correction, etc.”) through the procedures established by the Company.
If the Company receives a request from a user under the preceding paragraph and determines that it is necessary to comply with such request, the Company shall promptly make the correction, etc. to the relevant personal information.
The Company shall notify the user without delay when it has made corrections, etc. based on the preceding paragraph, or when it has decided not to make corrections, etc.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)

If an individual requests the suspension or deletion of 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 purpose of use or was obtained by improper means, the Company shall promptly conduct the necessary investigation.
Based on the results of the investigation described in the preceding paragraph, if the Company determines that it is necessary to comply with the request, it shall suspend the use of the relevant personal information without delay.
If the Company suspends use, etc. based on the preceding paragraph, or decides not to suspend use, etc., it shall notify the user without delay.
Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if suspending use, etc. would incur substantial costs or is otherwise difficult, and if alternative measures necessary to protect the user’s rights and interests can be taken, the Company shall implement such alternative measures.

Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

The contents of this Policy may be changed without notice to users, except where otherwise stipulated by laws, regulations, or this Policy itself.
Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect upon its posting on this website.

Article 10 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact the following office:

Address: 7-12-6 Kami-Soshigaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Company Name: Studio-J Consulting Inc.

CEO: Jun Yamasaki

Email Address: info@studio-jc.co.jp