Article 1 (General Provisions)
ARTWORKS INSIGHT CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “our company”) regards the protection of personal information as a social responsibility. Accordingly, we have established this Privacy Policy as a fundamental policy regarding the protection of personal information. Through the proper management and use of important personal information (as defined below) and other information provided by users (hereinafter referred to as “Users”) who use our services, we ensure that Users can safely and confidently use our website and services. We are committed to complying with this Privacy Policy.
Article 2 (Personal Information)
In this Privacy Policy, “personal information” refers to information about a living individual as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. This includes names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and other descriptions by which a specific individual can be identified (including information that can be easily matched with other information to identify a specific individual).
Article 3 (Collection of Personal Information)
We collect personal information through legal and fair means and do not obtain such information by fraudulent or improper methods against the will of the User. When collecting personal information, we will notify or publicly announce the purpose of use in advance. We may also create statistical data that has been processed so that individuals cannot be identified. Such anonymized statistical data may be used without restriction.
Article 4 (Use of Cookies and Other Technologies)
We may collect preference information, browsing history, and other privacy-related information of Users through the use of cookies, IP addresses, and similar technologies. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, thereby rejecting our use of cookies. However, disabling cookies may result in malfunctions or limitations in the use of certain services.
Article 5 (Purpose of Use of Personal Information)
We use the collected personal information of Users for the following purposes:
•To respond to inquiries or consultations from Users.
•To send estimates, invoices, and other materials in response to quotation requests.
•To request feedback and opinions on our services.
•To issue warnings or notices to Users who violate or may violate the site’s terms and conditions.
•To provide information about surveys and other services.
•To ship prizes and compile statistical data.
•Any other uses necessary to provide our services.
Article 6 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
We do not disclose or provide collected personal information to third parties, except as required under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, the Administrative Scrivener Act, or under the following circumstances:
•When disclosure is permitted by law.
•When disclosure is legally required.
•When it is necessary to protect life, body, or property and obtaining consent is difficult.
•When disclosure is requested by public authorities such as the police, prosecutors, courts, or consumer affairs centers.
Article 7 (Security Measures)
We strictly manage personal information in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and the Administrative Scrivener Act and strive to maintain confidentiality. When outsourcing the handling of personal information, we only select highly reliable contractors that implement sufficient safety control measures. We conclude contracts stipulating the proper handling of personal information and conduct strict supervision to ensure appropriate management. Additionally, we use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology to prevent interception, interference, or tampering of personal information provided by Users.
Article 8 (Maintenance of Accuracy and Currency of Personal Information)
We strive to ensure that Users’ personal information is accurate and up-to-date within the scope necessary for the purposes of use.
Article 9 (User Inquiries Regarding Personal Information)
When a User requests disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, or erasure of their personal information, we will verify the identity of the User. If we determine that the request is from the User themself, we will respond within a reasonable time.
Article 10 (Changes in Purpose of Use, etc.)
We are not responsible for the acquisition of personal information by third parties in the following cases:
•When a User discloses personal information to a third party using the functions of this site or by other means.
•When the User consents to the third party’s acquisition of personal information.
•When personal information is obtained through websites linked from this site.
We assume no responsibility for the privacy protection practices of linked websites. Users access such sites at their own risk.
Article 11 (Data Controller)
Company Name: ARTWORKS INSIGHT CO., LTD.
Administrator: Isao Tsunogaki
Address: 2-6-4 Shoyo Otsu, Shiga 520-2135 JAPAN
E-Mail: info@artworks.jp