Privacy Policy
LiNOCENCE Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) hereby establishes this Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of personal information of users in connection with the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as “the Services”).
Article 1 (Personal Information)
“Personal information” refers to information about a living individual that can identify a specific person, as defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. This includes information such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, contact details, or other descriptions, as well as data on appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, and health insurance numbers that can identify an individual on their own (personal identification information).
Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)
The Company may request personal information such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, and credit card number when users register for the Services. In addition, the Company may collect transaction records and payment information containing users’ personal information from affiliated partners (including information providers, advertisers, and advertising distribution partners; hereinafter, “Affiliates”).
Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)
The Company collects and uses personal information for the following purposes:
For purposes incidental to the above.
To provide and operate the Services.
To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification).
To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns, and other services offered by the Company.
To provide necessary communications such as maintenance notices and important announcements.
To identify users who violate the Terms of Use or attempt to use the Services for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to deny service.
To allow users to view, update, delete, or check their registered information and usage status.
To charge users for paid services.
Article 4 (Changes to Purpose of Use)
The Company may change the purpose of use of personal information only when the new purpose is reasonably related to the previous purpose.
When the purpose of use is changed, the Company will notify users by a method prescribed by the Company or publicly announce it on the website.
Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
The Company will not provide personal information to third parties without the user’s prior consent, except in the following cases or as permitted under applicable laws:
- When necessary to protect human life, body, or property, and obtaining consent is difficult.
- When particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the healthy development of children, and obtaining consent is difficult.
- When cooperation is required with government agencies, local authorities, or their contractors for the execution of legal duties, and obtaining consent would hinder such execution.
- When the following items are notified or publicly disclosed in advance, and the Company has reported to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
- Inclusion of provision to third parties in the purpose of use
- Items of data provided to third parties
- Means or method of provision to third parties
- Method for users to request suspension of provision to third parties
Notwithstanding the above, the following are not considered third-party provision:
When personal information is jointly used with specific entities, provided that users are notified in advance or can easily know the details of the joint use.
When the Company entrusts all or part of personal information within the necessary scope to achieve the purpose of use.
When personal information is provided due to a business succession such as a merger.
Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)
The Company will promptly disclose personal information upon request by the individual, except in cases where disclosure may:
- Harm the life, body, property, or other rights of the individual or a third party.
- Significantly interfere with the proper execution of the Company’s business.
- Violate any applicable laws.
Non-personal information such as history or characteristic information will generally not be disclosed.
Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)
Users may request correction, addition, or deletion (“correction, etc.”) of their personal information if it is incorrect.
If the Company determines that such a request is reasonable, it will promptly make the correction, etc.
The Company will notify the user promptly whether the correction, etc. was made or not.
Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information, etc.)
Users may request suspension or deletion (“suspension, etc.”) of their personal information if it is being used beyond the intended purpose or obtained by improper means.
The Company will promptly investigate such requests and, if necessary, take appropriate measures.
If suspension, etc. is carried out, or if the request is denied, the Company will promptly notify the user.
If suspension, etc. is difficult due to excessive cost or other reasons, the Company will take alternative measures to protect user rights and interests.
Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)
This Policy may be changed without prior notice to users, except as otherwise provided by laws or this Policy.
Unless otherwise specified, the revised Policy takes effect when posted on the website.
Article 10 (Contact Information)
For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact:
Company: LiNOCENCE Co., Ltd.
Address: 53-6 Mibubojō-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8804, Japan
Email: info.miel.clay01@gmail.com