Badge Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) hereby establishes and sets forth its policy regarding the handling of personal information (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”). This Policy is of great importance to users who make inquiries through our website, and we fully recognize that personal information is also a vital asset in the management of our business. Furthermore, the Company recognizes that protecting the personal information of its employees is a serious social responsibility. In order to handle this important personal information appropriately and securely over the long term, we have established this Privacy Policy as a code of conduct that all officers and employees must adhere to, and we will strive to ensure its thorough implementation.
What Constitutes Personal Information
Among privacy-related information, “personal information” refers to the definition provided by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and means information about a living individual that can identify the specific individual, such as name, phone number, email address, or other descriptions contained in the information.
“History information and characteristic information,” which falls outside of the above definition of “personal information,” refers to information such as the services used, browsing history of pages and advertisements, search keywords entered by the user, date and time of use, method of use, usage environment (including communication status and setting information when using a mobile device), postal code, gender, occupation, age, user IP address, cookie information, location data, and unique device identifiers.
Methods of Collecting Privacy Information
We may ask users to provide personal information such as their name, phone number, and email address when using our services. Additionally, we may collect transaction records, including users’ personal information, made between users and our business partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad distribution partners; hereinafter referred to as “partners”).
We also collect historical and characteristic information related to users—such as the services and software used, pages viewed, search keywords, usage date and time, usage methods, and usage environment (including communication status and setting information of devices used when accessing via mobile terminals), IP address, cookie information, and LINE-related data—when users use our services or browse our pages.
Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information
The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows:
- To identify users when they use our services.
- To perform necessary operations such as the delivery of brochures and other materials.
- To use email addresses for sending notices and communications to users, and to use contact information when necessary to get in touch.
- To verify the identity of users through information such as name, phone number, and email address.
- To refuse service to users attempting to use our services for fraudulent or improper purposes by using identifying information such as usage patterns, name, or phone number.
- To respond to inquiries from users by using information necessary for service provision, inquiry details, service usage status, and contact information.
- For purposes incidental to the above-mentioned uses.
Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
Except in the cases listed below, we will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining prior consent from the user. However, notwithstanding the above, the following cases shall not be regarded as provision to third parties:
- When we outsource all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the intended use
- When personal information is provided in connection with a business succession due to a merger or other reasons
- When personal information is used jointly with a specific party, and the user has been notified in advance or the information has been made readily accessible to the user regarding the fact of joint use, the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of those using the information, the purpose of use by those using it, and the name or title of the person responsible for the management of the personal information
The following cases may involve the provision of personal information to third parties:
- When required by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other applicable laws and regulations
- When it is necessary for the protection of a person’s life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
- When it is particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
- When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, a local government, or a party entrusted by them in executing duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the individual’s consent is likely to impede the execution of such duties
- When the following matters have been notified or made publicly available in advance:
- That the purpose of use includes the provision of personal information to third parties
- The items of data to be provided to third parties
- The means or method of provision to third parties
- That the provision of personal information to third parties will be stopped upon the individual’s request
Disclosure of Personal Information
When a person requests the disclosure of their personal information, our company will promptly disclose it to the person. However, if disclosure falls under any of the following cases, we may withhold all or part of the information, and if we decide not to disclose, we will promptly notify the person of that decision.
Notwithstanding this provision, information other than personal information, such as history information and characteristic information, will generally not be disclosed.
- When there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party
- When there is a risk of significantly hindering the proper execution of our company’s operations
- When disclosure would result in a violation of other laws or regulations
Correction and Deletion of Personal Information
If a user’s personal information held by our company is incorrect, the user may request correction or deletion of such personal information through procedures prescribed by our company.
If we determine that it is necessary to comply with such a request, we will promptly correct or delete the relevant personal information and notify the user of the action taken.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
This policy may be changed without prior notice to users. Except in cases separately specified by our company, the revised privacy policy will become effective from the time it is posted on our website.
Contact Information
Contact Information for Complaints and Inquiries Regarding the Handling of Personal Information
Badge Corporation [General Affairs Department]
Contact: Mr. Saito
TEL: +81-3-6304-9107
Email: info@badge.co.jp