MINKABU SOLUTION SERVICES, Inc.

Privacy Policy

MINKABU SOLUTION SERVICES,Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") deeply recognizes the importance of personal information and considers ensuring its protection to be our highest responsibility. Based on this approach, the Company will handle personal information appropriately by complying with and adhering to the privacy policy established by our parent company, MINKABU THE INFONOID, INC.

Basic Policy on Personal Information Protection

Based on this understanding, the Company has established this privacy policy and handles personal information appropriately by complying with it.

Specifically, in order to ensure that customers can use all the sites operated by the Company including related services (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Services") without anxiety, all officers and employees shall comply with laws and regulations regarding handling of personal information, guidelines and other standards set by the government, as well as the requirements of the Personal Information Protection Management System (JIS Q 15001:2017). The Company shall take reasonable safety measures, preventive measures and corrective measures, including the establishment of internal regulations, against risks such as unauthorized access to personal information, and leakage, loss, damage and destruction of personal information.

Measures Taken for Secure Management of Personal Data

In accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act, the Company has implemented the following measures for the secure management of personal data held by our company.

(Development of Privacy Policy)

The Company has established procedures for handling personal data at each stage, including acquisition/input, use/processing, storage/retention, transfer/transmission, deletion/disposal. These procedures outline handling methods, responsibilities of administrators/handlers, and related tasks in compliance with our privacy policy.

(Development of Regulations for Handling Personal Data)

To ensure the proper handling of personal data, the Company has formulated a Privacy Policy regarding "Compliance with Relevant Laws and Regulations," "Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information," "Sources of Personal Information," and "Contact for Questions and Complaints."

(Organizational Security Management Measures)

The Company has appointed responsible persons and managers for handling personal data, clarified the scope of personal data handled by officers and employees, and established reporting channels to inform responsible personnel in case of detecting any facts or signs of non-compliance with laws or handling regulations.

(Human Security Management Measures)

The Company conducts regular training sessions for officers and employees on considerations related to handling personal data.

(Physical Security Management Measures)

The Company implements access control for officers and employees, including restricted entry and limitations on bringing in devices, at locations where important equipment handling personal data is installed. Additionally, measures are taken to prevent unauthorized access to personal data by unauthorized personnel.

(Technical Security Management Measures)

The Company implements access controls to limit access to databases and other systems handling personal information to authorized personnel only.

Handling of Personal Information

1.What is personal information and personal data?

Personal information is information entered when using this service (name, date of birth, gender, address, e-mail address, etc.) and information entered when using paid content of this service (usage fee payment method), information on usage fee payment (credit card number or bank account number), information on transfer of content provision fees (account number, etc.), date of contract conclusion, etc., and other opinions, requests, complaints and inquiries, as well as content and information acquired in connection with these, which can identify a specific individual by themselves or by combining items of information. In addition, personal data refers to personal information that is included in a systematic structure that allows for the retrieval of specific personal information.

2.Collection of personal information

The Company collects personal information in a lawful and fair manner and shall not collect it by improper methods contrary to the intentions of the customer. In case that personal information is collected through a third party, the Company confirms whether such personal information has been properly collected by the information provider.

3.Purpose of use of personal information

The Company uses the collected personal information within the scope of the following purposes of use. In addition, the Company takes necessary measures to prevent unintended use and handles personal information appropriately.

①To provide the Services.
②To confirm that you are the customer or the representative consent.
③To contact customers and provide various free of charge information by e-mail.
④To customize information on this service, this service and the distribution of advertising according to the customer's age, occupation, gender, hobbies, etc.
⑤To conduct marketing (surveys, questionnaire implementation, etc.), data analysis and research and development of the Services.
⑥To carry out business related to transactions with customers and business partners.
⑦For contracts with customers, the exercise of rights and fulfillment of obligations based on laws and regulations.
⑧To prevent unfair transactions, such as prohibiting insider trading.
⑨To carry out business related to employment, such as business related to applicants for employment.
⑩To perform other appropriate work, such as work related to personnel and labor with employees.
⑪In addition, to properly and smoothly carry out transactions with customers and business partners.
⑫To perform appropriate business operations related to personnel, labor, etc., with employees and others.
⑬To ensure proper and smooth execution of transactions with customers and business partners.

4.Provision of personal data to a third party

The Company shall not disclose or provide your personal data held by us to a third party without your consent. However, in the following cases, the Company may disclose or provide personal data without any consent of the customer.

①When required by law.
②When it is necessary to protect the life, body or property of a person, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the customer.
③When it is particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the sound development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the customer.
④When it is necessary for a national institution or a local public body or an entrusted person to cooperate in carrying out affairs stipulated by laws and regulations, and there is a risk that obtaining the consent of the customer will hinder the performance of these affairs.
⑤When outsourcing the handling of personal data to a business consignee who has a confidentiality agreement with us for the purpose of using telephone, direct mail, e-mail, or other means on behalf of us under the supervision of the Company.
⑥When entrusting the handling of personal data to a settlement agency, credit card company or financial institution that has a non-disclosure agreement with us for the purpose of charging usage fees to a customer who uses the paid content of this service.

5.About supervision of contractors

When the Company asks an outsourcer to handle the acquired personal data, the Company will conduct a strict investigation of the outsourcer and perform necessary and appropriate supervision to maintain confidentiality.

6. Joint Use

The Company may jointly use personal data acquired by our company with our group companies under the following conditions:

  1. (1) Items of Personal Data Subject to Joint Use

    Personal data as described in "1. Definition of Personal Information and Personal Data."

  2. (2) Range of Parties with Whom Data is Jointly Used

    - Group companies:

    -MINKABU THE INFONOID, Inc.(https://minkabu.co.jp/)

    - livedoor Co., Ltd. (https://livedoor.co.jp/)

    -MINKABU ASSET PARTNERS, Inc. (https://minkabu-ap.co.jp/)

    -MINKABU Web3 Wallet Inc.(https://minkabu-web3wallet.co.jp/)

    -Contents Monster, Inc. (https://contentsmonster.jp/)

  3. (3) Purposes of Use of Personal Information to be Jointly Used

    Purposes of use as described in "3. urposes of Use of Personal Information."

  4. (4) Person Responsible for the Management of Personal Data

    MINKABU THE INFONOID, Inc. (For details about the company, please refer to the company overview (https://minkabu.co.jp/company/))

７. Cookie Policy

The Company currently contracts with multiple online partners to manage and optimize our internet operations and communications. Additionally, we utilize support services from marketing companies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to understand how customers use our services, aiming to provide better service. Therefore, we use web beacons and cookies provided by marketing companies on our service for these purposes.

The types of information the Company collects include information such as IP addresses, domain names, referrers and information about pages viewed. This information will help you find out which pages and services you are most interested in, which pages you like to view, etc., but it is not personally identifiable and does not infringe on your privacy. The Company records the information of this service through the services of marketing companies, but we manage the method for handling the data.

In this service, the Company uses services and cookies provided by the following service providers, to provide a better service to customers. Please refer to each service provider's privacy policy for detailed explanations about cookies in its service, the information obtained, and opt-out procedures (to disable the use of cookies), etc.

The Company uses Google Analytics provided by Google Inc. for collecting and analyzing access logs. You can opt-out (disable cookies) through Google Inc.'s ad settings.
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8. Revision of Privacy Policy

The Company may revise our Privacy Policy to protect your personal information and to comply with changes in laws and other regulations. However, we will not revise the items listed in "3. Purposes of Use of Personal Information." If there are any revisions, we will notify you within this service.

9. For inquiries regarding personal information, please contact the following consultation desk:

MINKABU THE INFONOID, Inc. (For details, please refer to our Privacy Policy at https://minkabu.co.jp/privacy-policy/)

MINKABU SOLUTION SERVICES
Representative Director, President & COO Masayuki Ban
Last revised: October 1, 2024