Kimono-en (hereinafter referred to as “the Site”) establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter, “this Policy”) regarding the handling of personal information of users in connection with the services provided on this website (hereinafter, “the Services”).
Article 1 (Definition of Personal Information)
“Personal Information” refers to information about a living individual as defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, including any data that can identify a specific individual such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact details, or other descriptions. It also includes data that can identify a specific person through a single piece of information, such as facial images, fingerprints, voiceprints, or health insurance numbers (“Personal Identifiable Information”).
Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)
The Site may ask users to provide personal information such as name, address, phone number, and email address when registering to use certain services.
Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)
The Site collects and uses personal information for the following purposes:
1. To provide and operate the Services offered by the Site.
2. To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification).
3. To send notifications such as updates, new features, campaigns, or other services related to the Site.
4. To contact users when necessary for maintenance or important notices.
5. To identify users who violate the Terms of Service or attempt to use the Services for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse their use.
6. To allow users to view, modify, or delete their registered information and usage status.
7. For other purposes incidental to the above.
Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)
The Site may change the purpose of use of personal information only when the new purpose is reasonably related to the original purpose.
When such a change occurs, users will be notified or the change will be published on this website.
Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
The Site will not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the user,
except in the following cases or where permitted by law:
1. When necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property and obtaining consent is difficult.
2. When necessary to improve public health or promote the sound growth of children and obtaining consent is difficult.
3. When it is necessary to cooperate with national or local government agencies in performing legally prescribed duties, and obtaining consent may impede such duties.
4. When the following have been announced or published in advance and reported to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
・That the purpose of use includes provision to third parties
・The categories of data provided to third parties
・The means or methods of provision
・That provision will cease upon request by the individual
・How such requests can be made
Notwithstanding the above, the following are not considered provision to third parties:
1. When handling of personal information is outsourced to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use.
2. When personal information is transferred as part of a business succession due to merger or other reasons.
3. When personal information is shared jointly with a specific party, provided that prior notice is given or made easily available to the individual, including the scope of joint users and the name of the entity responsible for management.
Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)
When a user requests disclosure of their personal information, the Site will promptly comply.
However, all or part of the information may not be disclosed if disclosure could:
1. Harm the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the user or a third party.
2. Seriously interfere with the proper operation of the Site’s business.
3. Violate other laws or regulations.
Please note that information other than personal information, such as usage logs and statistical data, will not be disclosed in principle.
Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)
If a user believes their personal information held by the Site is incorrect, they may request correction, addition, or deletion (“Correction, etc.”) through the prescribed procedure.
If deemed necessary, the Site will promptly carry out the requested correction and notify the user of the result.
当サイトは、前項の規定に基づき訂正等を行った場合、または訂正等を行わない旨の決定をしたときは遅滞なくこれをユーザーに通知します。
Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)
If a user requests suspension or deletion (“Suspension of Use, etc.”) of personal information on the grounds that it has been handled beyond the scope of the stated purpose or obtained by improper means, the Site will promptly investigate and, if necessary, take appropriate action.
If such action is deemed difficult or costly, alternative measures will be taken to protect the user’s rights and interests.
当サイトは、前項の規定に基づき利用停止等を行った場合、または利用停止等を行わない旨の決定をしたときは遅滞なく、これをユーザーに通知します。
前2項にかかわらず、利用停止等に多額の費用を有する場合その他利用停止等を行うことが困難な場合であって、ユーザーの権利利益を保護するために必要なこれに代わるべき措置をとれる場合は、この代替策を講じるものとします。
Article 9 (Changes to This Policy)
Except where otherwise required by law or this Policy, the Site may revise this Policy without prior notice to users.
Unless otherwise specified, the revised Privacy Policy shall become effective when posted on this website.
Article 10 (Contact Information)
For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact:
Kimono-en Editorial Department
2-2-15 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Email: privacy@kimono-en.com
