We, GXA, Inc., will establish a personal information management system necessary for business operations and ensure responsible handling as a business entity.

A. We will specify the purpose of use of personal information as much as possible and handle it appropriately within the scope necessary to achieve that purpose.
B. Personal information will be obtained through lawful and appropriate methods.
C. We will not provide personal information to third parties without the consent of the individual.
D. We will strive to take necessary and appropriate measures to prevent leakage, loss, damage, and other security risks in the management of personal information.
E. We will strive to ensure that the handling of personal information allows the individual who provided the information to be appropriately involved and make efforts to keep the information as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
F. We will comply with laws and regulations related to personal information protection.

President Atsushi Yasuda

Our company respects the privacy of all users of the websites we operate (hereinafter referred to as “our sites”) and handles personal information with the utmost care in its management.

Individual Details / information

Personal information refers to information related to an individual user, including any descriptions such as name, address, phone number, email address, school name, and other identifiers that can be used to identify the individual. Furthermore, even if the information alone cannot identify the individual, it is still considered personal information if it can be easily cross-referenced with other information to ultimately identify the user. 

Purpose of Use of Personal Information

The purposes for which personal information will be used are as follows. The information will not be used beyond these purposes.

A. Accepting applications for various surveys, campaigns, etc., and contacting winners for campaigns and sending gifts.
B. Accepting applications for monitors or interviewees for article creation, etc., and contacting the selected individuals for above monitors and interviewees.
C. Distributing newsletters, various notifications, and other information to the individual user, with their prior consent.
D. Contacting the individual user for interviews or survey requests, with their prior consent. E. Distributing URL information to those who send blank emails. F. Responding to feedback and inquiries regarding the services of this website.

Voluntary Provision of Personal Information

If you choose not to provide the required information for each service offered by this site, you may not be able to receive the respective services.

Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

As a general rule, we do not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the user’s consent. We will only provide such information if the user’s consent has been obtained, specifying the recipient and the content of the information to be provided. However, in the following cases, personal information may be provided without the user’s consent, to the extent that it does not violate relevant laws and regulations.

A. If it is determined that the user may cause harm to a third party.
B. If it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the sound development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the user’s consent.
C. If it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government agency, or a party entrusted by them, to carry out duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the user’s consent may hinder the execution of those duties.
D. If disclosure of personal information is requested by a court, public prosecutor’s office, police, bar association, consumer center, or other authority with equivalent powers.
E. If the user explicitly requests disclosure or provision of information to a third party.
F. If disclosure or provision is permitted by law.

Scope of Third Parties

In the following cases, the recipients of personal information will not be considered third parties:

A. When we outsource part or all of the personal information handling tasks within the scope necessary to achieve the intended use. (In this case, we remain responsible for the handling of personal information by the outsourced party.)
B. When personal information is provided as part of a business succession due to other reasons related to our company.

Disclaimer Regarding Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

In the following cases, we bear no responsibility for the acquisition of personal information by third parties. Please note that in case of A, for the handling of personal information by partner companies, please contact each respective company or organization.

A. When the user applies for reservations, etc., on this site and discloses personal information to partner companies.
B. When the information entered on this site unexpectedly leads to the user being identified.
C. When personal information is provided by the user on an external site linked from this site, and that information is used.
D. When someone other than the user obtains information that can identify the user (such as ID or password).

Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing

We may outsource part or all of the personal information handling tasks to external parties.

Use of Statistical Data

We may create statistical data based on the personal information provided, which is processed to prevent the identification of individuals. Regarding statistical data that cannot be used to identify individuals, we may use it without any restrictions.

Modification of Personal Information

Users can view, correct, delete, or suspend the use of the personal information they have registered on this site at any time.

【If the user cannot make changes themselves】As a general rule, only the user themselves can request the disclosure, correction, deletion, suspension of use, or cessation of provision to third parties of their registered personal information. However, if there is a risk of harm to the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the user or a third party, if there is a significant risk of hindering the proper execution of this site’s services, or if it would violate other laws and regulations, we may refuse to disclose the information. Additionally, if the suspension of use or provision to third parties (hereinafter referred to as “suspension of use, etc.”) would incur significant costs or if it is otherwise difficult to suspend use, etc., and we take alternative necessary measures to protect the user’s rights and interests, we may not comply with the request for suspension of use, etc.

Accuracy of Personal Information

We strive to process the personal information provided to us accurately. However, the user is responsible for ensuring that the personal information provided is accurate and up-to-date.

Identity Verification

When users register for services or use services that require membership, or when responding to requests for the disclosure, correction, deletion, or suspension of use of personal information, we verify the identity of the individual using identifiable information (such as name, address, phone number, date of birth, email address, membership number, password, etc.). However, we are not responsible if someone other than the user obtains and uses information that can identify the user.

Cookies

We use cookies to protect user privacy, improve convenience, deliver advertisements, and obtain statistical data. However, no personal information is written into the cookies.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change the privacy policy, except where otherwise required by law or regulation.

January 1st 2019