Privacy Policy

C.A. Picard Japan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) hereby establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as this “Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in connection with the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”).

Article 1 (Personal Information)

“Personal Information” means “personal information” as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and refers to information relating to a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact details, or other descriptions contained therein, as well as information that can identify a specific individual from such information alone, including data relating to physical appearance, fingerprints, or voiceprints and identifiers such as the insurer number stated on a health insurance card (personal identification information).

Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)

When users use the inquiry form on this website, the Company may ask them to provide personal information such as their name, company name, telephone number, and email address.

Article 3 (Purposes of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

The purposes for which the Company collects and uses personal information are as follows:

1. To provide and operate the Company’s services
2. To respond to inquiries from users (including verifying their identity)
3. To contact users as necessary regarding maintenance, important notices, and similar matters 8. Purposes incidental to the foregoing purposes of use

Article 4 (Changes to the Purposes of Use)

1. The Company shall change the purposes of use of personal information only when it is reasonably deemed that the amended purposes are related to the purposes before the amendment.
2. If the purposes of use are changed, the Company shall notify users of the amended purposes or publish them on this website by a method prescribed by the Company.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

1. Except in the cases set forth below, the Company shall not provide personal information to any third party without obtaining the user’s prior consent; provided, however, that this shall not apply where such provision is permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other applicable laws and regulations.
   1. Where it is necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual concerned
   2. Where 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 individual concerned
   3. Where it is necessary to cooperate with a national government agency, local government, or a person entrusted thereby in performing duties prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the consent of the individual concerned may impede the performance of such duties
2. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, in the following cases, the recipient of the information shall not be deemed a third party:
   1. Where the Company entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information to a contractor to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of use
   2. Where personal information is provided in connection with a succession of business due to a merger or other cause
   3. Where personal information is used jointly with a specified person, and the individual concerned has been notified in advance, or is placed in a position to readily ascertain, that fact, the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of joint users, the purposes of use of the joint users, and the name of the person responsible for managing such personal information

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

1. When the individual concerned requests disclosure of retained personal data relating to that individual, the Company shall disclose such data to the individual without delay. However, the Company may withhold all or part of the data if disclosure would fall under any of the following circumstances. If the Company decides not to disclose the data, it shall notify the individual of that decision without delay. If a fee is charged for disclosure, the amount will be notified in advance.
   1. Where disclosure may harm the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the individual concerned or a third party
   2. Where disclosure may materially interfere with the proper conduct of the Company’s business
   3. Where disclosure would otherwise violate any law or regulation
2. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, information other than personal information, such as browsing history and attribute information, will not be disclosed in principle.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

1. If a user’s personal information held by the Company is inaccurate, the user may, in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Company, request that the Company correct, add to, or delete such personal information (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Correction, etc.”).
2. If, upon receiving a request under the preceding paragraph, the Company determines that it is necessary to comply with the request, the Company shall carry out the Correction, etc. of the relevant personal information without delay.
3. When the Company carries out a Correction, etc. pursuant to the preceding paragraph, or decides not to do so, it shall notify the user thereof without delay.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use, etc. of Personal Information)

1. If the individual concerned requests suspension of use or erasure of personal information (hereinafter referred to as “Suspension of Use, etc.”) on the grounds that the personal information is being handled beyond the scope of the stated purposes of use or was acquired by improper means, the Company shall conduct the necessary investigation without delay.
2. In addition, if the Company no longer needs to use retained personal data, if there is a risk that the rights or legitimate interests of the individual concerned may be harmed in connection with such retained personal data, or in any other case set forth in the items of Article 35, paragraph (5) of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, the Company shall, upon request by the individual concerned, carry out Suspension of Use, etc.
3. If, based on the results of the investigation under the preceding paragraph, the Company determines that it is necessary to comply with the request, the Company shall carry out Suspension of Use, etc. of the relevant personal information without delay.
4. When the Company carries out Suspension of Use, etc. pursuant to the preceding paragraph, or decides not to do so, it shall notify the user thereof without delay.
5. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraphs, if Suspension of Use, etc. would involve substantial expense or is otherwise difficult to carry out, and an alternative measure necessary to protect the user’s rights and interests is available, the Company shall take such alternative measure.

Article 9 (Security Control Measures)

The Company implements the following measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of acquired personal information and otherwise ensure the secure management of personal information.

Article 10 (Use of Cookies and Web Analytics Tools)

The Company’s website uses the following tools for the purpose of improving its services. These tools use cookies to collect browsing information in a manner that does not identify individuals.

1. Google Analytics

   The Company uses Google Analytics, a web analytics tool provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data. This data is collected anonymously and does not identify individuals. Users may prevent such collection by disabling cookies. For details, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

2. Google Maps

   The Company uses Google Maps on its inquiry page. Google’s Privacy Policy applies to the use of Google Maps.

Article 11 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

1. Except as otherwise provided by laws and regulations or in this Policy, the Company may change the contents of this Policy without notifying users.

2. Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect when posted on this website.

Article 12 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding this Policy and requests for disclosure, correction, deletion, Suspension of Use, etc. of retained personal data, please contact the office below.