{"id":361,"date":"2026-01-21T08:16:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/machine-kaihatsu.com\/?page_id=361"},"modified":"2026-02-05T17:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:32:18","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/machine-kaihatsu.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy policy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Machine Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as \u201cthe Company\u201d) establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as \u201cthis Policy\u201d) regarding the handling of users\u2019 personal information in connection with the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as \u201cthe Services\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article 1 (Personal Information)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPersonal Information\u201d refers to \u201cpersonal information\u201d as defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, meaning 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 data related to physical characteristics such as facial features, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information such as insurer numbers on health insurance cards that can identify a specific individual on their own (personal identification information).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company may ask users to provide personal information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, driver\u2019s license number, etc., when registering for use of the Services.<br>The Company may also collect transaction records and payment-related information containing users\u2019 personal information from business partners (including information providers, advertisers, and advertising distribution partners; hereinafter referred to as \u201cPartners\u201d) with whom users have transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article 3 (Purpose of Collection and Use of Personal Information)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The purposes for which the Company collects and uses personal information are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To provide and operate the Company\u2019s Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To respond to inquiries from users (including identity verification)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns of services in use, and information about other services provided by the Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To contact users as necessary regarding maintenance or important notices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To allow users to view, modify, or delete their registered information and view their usage status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To bill users for fees related to paid services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purposes incidental to the above purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company may change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably recognized that the changed purpose is related to the original purpose.<br>In the event of any change, the Company shall notify users or publicly announce the changed purpose on this website in a manner prescribed by the Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company shall not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent of the user, except in the following cases or as permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other applicable laws and regulations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When it is necessary to protect a person\u2019s life, body, or property and it is difficult to obtain the individual\u2019s consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it is particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children and it is difficult to obtain the individual\u2019s consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When cooperation is required with a national government organization, local government, or an entity entrusted by them to carry out legally prescribed duties, and obtaining consent may hinder the execution of such duties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the following matters have been notified or publicly announced in advance and the Company has filed a notification with the Personal Information Protection Commission:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The purpose of use includes provision to third parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items of data to be provided to third parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Means or methods of provision to third parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspension of provision of personal information to third parties upon request of the individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Method for accepting such requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following cases shall not be deemed provision to third parties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the Company entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When personal information is provided due to business succession resulting from a merger or other reasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When personal information is jointly used with specific parties, and the fact of joint use, the items of personal information jointly used, the scope of joint users, the purpose of use by such users, and the name or title of the party responsible for managing the personal information are notified in advance to the individual or made easily accessible to the individual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the Company is requested by an individual to disclose their personal information, the Company shall disclose such information to the individual without delay. However, if disclosure falls under any of the following cases, the Company may choose not to disclose all or part of the information and shall notify the individual of such decision without delay. A fee of JPY 1,000 per request will be charged for disclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When disclosure may harm the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the individual or a third party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When disclosure may significantly hinder the proper execution of the Company\u2019s business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When disclosure would otherwise violate laws or regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notwithstanding the above, the Company shall, in principle, not disclose information other than personal information, such as history or characteristic information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a user finds that their personal information held by the Company is inaccurate, the user may request correction, addition, or deletion of such information (hereinafter referred to as \u201cCorrections, etc.\u201d) in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Company determines that it is necessary to respond to such request, it shall perform the Corrections, etc. without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company shall notify the user without delay of any Corrections, etc. made or of a decision not to make such Corrections, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Company is requested by an individual to suspend or delete the use of personal information (hereinafter referred to as \u201cSuspension of Use, etc.\u201d) on the grounds that the information is being handled beyond the scope of the stated purpose of use or was obtained by improper means, the Company shall conduct necessary investigations without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the results of such investigation, if the Company determines that it is necessary to comply with the request, it shall implement the Suspension of Use, etc. without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company shall notify the user without delay of any Suspension of Use, etc. made or of a decision not to make such Suspension of Use, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if Suspension of Use, etc. would require substantial costs or is otherwise difficult to implement, and alternative measures necessary to protect the user\u2019s rights and interests can be taken, the Company shall implement such alternative measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The contents of this Policy may be changed without notifying users, except as otherwise provided by laws or regulations or this Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect from the time it is posted on this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article 10 (Contact Information)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact us at the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: Kumagaya City, Saitama, Japan<br>Company Name: Machine Kaihatsu Co., Ltd.<br>Representative Director: Takumi Hashimoto<br>Email Address: <a href=\"mailto:info@machine-kaihatsu.com\">contact@machine-kaihatsu.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy policy Privacy Policy Machine Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. 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