Privacy Policy

IWAKI & Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “our company”) believes that it is our social responsibility to fully recognize the importance of personal information and to properly protect it. In all of our company’s business activities, all directors, officers and employees shall comply with laws, regulations and other standards concerning the protection of personal information, and the entire company shall endeavor to continuously manage and improve the personal information protection system.

1. Acquisition and use of personal information

   Our company acquires personal information by legal and proper means and uses it only to the extent necessary for carrying out its business within the scope of the purpose of use indicated at the time of acquisition.

2. Compliance with laws, regulations and other standards

   Our company complies with laws, regulations and other standards applicable to the protection of the relevant personal information regarding the handling of personal information.

3. Implementation of safety management system

   Our company takes security measures to maintain the accuracy of personal information and to prevent unauthorized access to personal information, as well as the leakage, dissipation, loss, or falsification of personal information, and strives to ensure safety regarding personal information management.

4. Respect for rights regarding personal information

   If our company is requested to disclose, correct, delete, or discontinue the use of the personal information it has acquired, it respects the rights regarding the personal information and takes prompt action. In addition, our company responds sincerely to complaints received from the persons to whom the acquired personal information belongs.

5. Formulation and implementation of personal information management rules

   Our company has established personal information management rules in compliance with laws, regulations and other standards relating to the protection of personal information and has all directors, officers and employees comply with these rules. Our company also reviews these rules as appropriate when necessary, thereby continuously improving the rules.

1.Purpose of use

The personal information obtained by our company is used for the following purposes:

1. Personal information obtained from (prospective) business partners and related to other business activities

   For the provision of information on products and services in our business activities, the conclusion and fulfillment of contracts, management of other transactions, communication, and notifications and greetings based on social practice
   For surveys, analysis, research, and audits related to our business, and for information exchange and communication with industrial associations

2. Personal information concerning stockholders

   To fulfill the obligations set forth in the Companies Act and other laws and regulations, respond to the exercise of stockholder rights, and send business reports and other handouts

3. Personal information concerning job seekers

   For the review and selection process

4. Personal information concerning employees

   For the management of work and wage payment, personnel affairs, appraisal, skill development, welfare, health and safety, etc. For communication and provision to mutual aid associations, health insurance associations, subsidiaries and affiliated companies For notification and reporting to government offices

5. Other

   Use required for the proper business operation of the company

2.Purpose of use on websites

Personal information obtained on the websites operated by our company is used for the following purposes:

1. To respond to requests and inquiries, and to send documents, etc.
2. To deliver products, settle payments/accounts, provide related after-sales service, respond to inquiries, and provide information via e-mail in the case of purchase of products, application for giveaways, or other transactions or inquiries
3. To analyze customer website usage information in order to improve website operations

3.Disclosure to third parties

Personal information obtained by our company is not provided or disclosed to any third party, except when one of the following applies:

1. Consent has been obtained from the individual.
2. Personal information is provided or disclosed to contractors, etc. to the extent necessary for the achievement of the purpose of use that is notified or publicized to the individual at the time of acquisition.
3. The use is permitted by law.

4.Shared use

Our company may share personal information within our group as specified below:

1. Items of personal data: names, titles, contact information (including addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses), status of transactions with our company regarding products and services, etc.
2. Scope of shared users: affiliated companies of our company (affiliated companies specified in the securities report)
3. Purpose of use: within the purpose of use described above
4. Name of the manager of information: IWAKI & Co., Ltd.