PRIVACY POLICY

Shabu-cho (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as “the Service”).

Article 1 (Personal Information): “Personal Information” refers to “personal information” as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, and means 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 in such information.
It also includes data related to facial features, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information such as the insurer number on a health insurance card that can identify a specific individual by itself (personal identification information).

Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information): The Company may ask users for personal information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver’s license number when users register for the Service.
In addition, the Company may collect transaction records and payment information containing users’ personal information from business partners (including information providers, advertisers, and advertising distributors; hereinafter referred to as “Partners”).

Article 3 (Purpose 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 the identity of the user)
3.To send emails about new features, updates, campaigns, and other services offered by the Company
4.To contact users when necessary regarding maintenance, important notices, or other matters
5.To identify users who violate the Terms of Service or attempt to use the Service for fraudulent or improper purposes and to refuse their use of the Service
6.To allow users to view, modify, or delete their registered information and view their usage status
7.To charge users for paid services
8.For purposes incidental to the above purposes of use

Article 4 (Changes to the Purpose of Use)

1.The Company may change the purpose of use of personal information only when the changed purpose is reasonably considered to be related to the original purpose.
2.If the purpose of use is changed, the Company will notify users of the new purpose by a method prescribed by the Company or announce it on this website.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

The Company will not provide personal information to a third party without the prior consent of the user, except in the following cases. However, this does not apply when permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other applicable laws and regulations.
1. 1.When it is necessary for the protection of a person's life, body, or property and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
2. 2.When it is particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
3. 3.When it is necessary to cooperate with a national government agency, a local government, or a person entrusted by them in carrying out duties prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the consent of the individual may hinder the execution of such duties
4. 4.When the following matters have been notified or publicly announced in advance and the Company has filed a report with the Personal Information Protection Commission:
1. 1.That the purpose of use includes the provision of personal information to third parties
2. 2.The items of data to be provided to third parties
3. 3.The means or methods of providing the data to third parties
4. 4.That the provision of personal information to third parties will be stopped upon request of the individual
5. 5.The method for accepting such requests from the individual
2.Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the following cases shall not be considered as the provision of personal information to a third party:
1. 1.When the Company entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information to a contractor within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
2. 2.When personal information is provided as part of a business succession due to a merger or other reasons
3. 3.When personal information is jointly used with specific parties, provided that the individual has been notified in advance, or is able to easily access information regarding the following: the fact that personal information will be jointly used, the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of the parties jointly using the information, the purpose of use by those parties, and the name or title of the person responsible for managing such personal information

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

1.When the Company is requested by an individual to disclose their personal information, the Company will disclose such information to the individual without delay. However, if disclosure falls under any of the following cases, the Company may decide not to disclose all or part of the information. If the Company decides not to disclose the information, it will notify the individual without delay. A fee of ¥1,000 will be charged for each request for disclosure.
1. 1.When there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party
2. 2.When there is a risk of significantly interfering with the proper execution of the Company's business operations
3. 3.When disclosure would violate laws or regulations
2.Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, information other than personal information, such as history information and characteristic information, will generally not be disclosed.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

1.If a user’s personal information held by the Company is incorrect, the user may request correction, addition, or deletion of the personal information in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company.
2.If the Company determines that it is necessary to respond to the request, the Company will correct the personal information without delay.
3.The Company will notify the user without delay when corrections are made or when a decision not to make corrections is made.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)

1.If a user requests suspension or deletion of personal information on the grounds that it is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use or was obtained by improper means, the Company will conduct the necessary investigation without delay.
2.Based on the results of the investigation, if the Company determines that it is necessary to comply with the request, the Company will suspend or delete the use of the personal information without delay.
3.The Company will notify the user without delay when the suspension or deletion is carried out or when a decision not to do so is made.
4.Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, if suspension or deletion involves significant costs or is otherwise difficult to implement, the Company may take alternative measures necessary to protect the rights and interests of the user.

Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

1.The contents of this Policy may be changed without notifying users, except for matters otherwise specified by laws or this Policy.
2.Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect when it is posted on this website.

Article 10 (Contact Information): For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

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