KANABI KOGEI+ (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) establishes the following Privacy Policy (“this Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in connection with the services provided on this website (“the Services”).

Article 1 (Definition of Personal Information)

“Personal Information” refers to “personal information” as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, meaning information about a living individual that can identify a specific person by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, or other description, as well as data such as facial images, fingerprints, voiceprints, health insurance policy numbers, and other identifiers.

Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)

We may collect personal information when a user registers or makes an inquiry, including name, address, phone number, and email address.
We may also obtain transaction and payment information from our partners (including information providers, advertisers, and advertising distributors).
Sensitive information such as bank account numbers or credit card details will only be handled through secure third-party payment service providers when necessary.

Article 3 (Purpose of Use of Personal Information)We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • For purposes incidental to the above
  • To provide and operate our Services
  • To respond to inquiries from users (including identity verification)
  • To send information about new features, updates, campaigns, and other services provided by us
  • To provide necessary notices such as maintenance or important updates
  • To identify users who violate the Terms of Use or attempt to use the Services for fraudulent purposes, and to refuse their use
  • To allow users to view, edit, or delete their registration details and usage status
  • To bill users for paid services

Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)

We may change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably related to the original purpose. In such cases, we will notify users by our designated method or announce it on this website.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

We will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent of the user, except in the following cases:

  1. When necessary to protect life, body, or property, and obtaining consent is difficult
  2. When particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the sound growth of children, and obtaining consent is difficult
  3. When cooperation with a government agency or local authority is required by law, and obtaining consent would hinder the execution of that duty
  4. When we have notified or announced the following in advance and allowed users to opt out:
    • Items of data to be provided to third parties
    • Means or method of provision
    • Scope of third parties
    • Method of stopping provision upon user’s request

The following cases are not considered “third-party provision”:

  • Outsourcing of handling of personal information within the necessary scope
  • Provision of personal information due to succession of business (e.g., mergers)
  • Joint use of personal information with specified parties (in which case the scope, purpose, and responsible party will be announced in advance)

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

Upon request from the individual, we will promptly disclose personal information. However, disclosure may not be made in whole or in part if:

  • Disclosure could harm the rights or interests of the individual or a third party
  • Disclosure would significantly hinder the proper execution of our operations
  • Disclosure would violate laws or regulations

A reasonable administrative fee may be charged for such requests.erally not disclosed.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

If a user finds their personal information held by us to be incorrect, they may request correction, addition, or deletion (“Correction, etc.”). We will promptly respond if deemed necessary and notify the user of the result.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)

If a user requests suspension or deletion of personal information on the grounds that it was obtained unlawfully or used beyond the stated purpose, we will promptly investigate and take necessary action. If suspension involves excessive costs or difficulty, we will take alternative measures to protect the user’s rights and interests.

Article 9 (Users Outside Japan)

For users residing outside Japan, we comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations of each jurisdiction. In particular, for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we handle personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Article 10 (Changes to This Policy)

We may revise this Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced on this website. Unless otherwise specified, the revised Policy will take effect when posted.

Article 11 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact:

Address: 2-40-1 Kodatsuno, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa 920-8656, Japan
Company: KANABI KOGEI⁺ Project Office
E‑mail: kanabi.kogei.plus@gmail.com

For postal inquiries, please contact us by email first for further instructions.