Privacy Policy

We respect the privacy of users of Kyoto Traditional Crafts (hereinafter referred to as “Users”) and handle their personal information (as defined below) with the utmost care.

Our Policy

Policy 1: We will specify the purpose of use of personal information as much as possible and handle it appropriately within the scope necessary to achieve said purpose. We will also take measures to ensure that personal information is not used for any other purposes.
Policy 2: Personal information will be acquired in a lawful and appropriate manner.
Policy 3 Personal information will not be provided to third parties without the consent of the individual concerned.
Policy 4: In managing personal information, we will strive to take necessary and appropriate measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage, to correct problems, and to otherwise manage personal information safely.
Policy 5: In handling personal information, we will strive to ensure that the person who has provided such information is appropriately involved and that the information is kept as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
Policy 6: We will comply with laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information, and we will also establish internal rules regarding the protection of personal information, which will be continually reviewed and complied with.

Personal Information

Personal information is information about an individual user that can be used to identify the user by name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, school name, or other description that constitutes the information. Personal information also includes information that cannot be used to identify an individual user by itself, but can be easily matched with other information to identify the individual user as a result.

Purposes of Use of Personal Information

The purposes of use of personal information are as follows. Personal information will not be used for any other purposes.

• To send various communications and notices related to the use of our services.
• Receipt of requests for periodicals and research materials, etc., and contact and delivery of such materials to the intended recipients.
• Receipt of applications for monitors and interviewees for articles, etc., and contact with them.
• Distribution of e-mail newsletters, notices, and other information to users who have separately agreed to such distribution.
• Contacting users who have agreed to be interviewed or asked to participate in surveys.
• To respond to opinions and inquiries regarding this service.

Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

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

• When the user is judged to cause disadvantage to a third party.
• When it is especially necessary to improve public health or to promote the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the user.
• When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, a local government, or an individual or entity entrusted by either a national agency or local government to execute affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the user’s consent is likely to impede the execution of those affairs.
• When a court, public prosecutor’s office, police department, bar association, consumer affairs center, or any other organization with equivalent authority requests disclosure of personal information.
• When the user himself/herself explicitly requests the disclosure or provision of personal information to a third party
• When disclosure or provision of personal information is permitted by law
• When we outsource part or all of the operations handling personal information within the scope necessary for the achievement of the purpose of use
• Cases in which personal information is provided in connection with the succession of business due to merger or other reasons, and is handled within the scope of the purposes of use before the succession.

Disclaimer Regarding Provision to Third Parties

In the following cases, we assume no responsibility for the acquisition of personal information by third parties.

• When a user applies for the Service and reveals his/her personal information to an advertiser (please contact the advertiser directly regarding its handling of personal information).
• When a user is unintentionally identified by information entered into the Service.
• When personal information is provided by a user and used on an external site linked to this service.
• When information (ID, password, etc.) that can identify an individual user is obtained by a person other than the user himself/herself.

Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing

We may outsource part or all of our personal information handling operations. The Company will be responsible for the handling of personal information by the outsourced company.

Use of Statistical Data

We may create statistical data based on the personal information we receive, which is processed in such a way that individuals cannot be identified. The Company may use statistical data that cannot identify individuals without any restrictions.

Change of Personal Information

In principle, only the user himself/herself may request notification of the “purpose of use of personal information,” disclosure, correction, addition, or deletion of registered personal information, suspension of use, or suspension of provision to a third party. For specific instructions, please contact the contact listed under “Personal Information Manager” for inquiries related to personal information. However, we may not respond to disclosure in the following cases

• If there is a risk of harm to the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the user or a third party
• If there is a risk of causing significant hindrance to the proper implementation of this service
• If there is a risk of violating other laws or regulations

In addition, if it is difficult to suspend the use or provision of personal information to a third party (hereinafter referred to as “suspension of use, etc.”) due to the large amount of costs involved, or to take other alternative measures necessary to protect the rights and interests of the user, we may not comply with the suspension of use, etc. (2) In the event that the suspension of use, etc., is not necessary for the protection of the rights and interests of the user.

Accuracy of Personal Information

We will make every effort to process the personal information you provide to us in an accurate data processing manner. However, the user is responsible for ensuring that the personal information provided is accurate and up-to-date.

Restrictions on Acquisition of Sensitive Personal Information

As a general rule, we do not acquire personal information that includes the following information. However, this does not apply to cases in which users voluntarily provide such information.

• Matters concerning ideology, creed, and religion
• Matters concerning race, ethnicity, family origin, legal domicile (excluding information concerning the prefecture of residence), physical or mental disability, criminal record, and other matters that may cause social discrimination
• Matters concerning the right of workers to organize, collective bargaining and other collective action activities
• Matters related to participation in collective threats, exercise of the right to petition, and exercise of other political rights
• Health care and sex life

Management of Personal Information

We are committed to implementing appropriate security measures to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of personal information under our control. Personal information is stored in a secure environment that is inaccessible to general users。

Identity Verification

When a member registers for a web service or uses a service, or when a member requests disclosure, correction, deletion, or suspension of use of personal information, the Company confirms the identity of the member by using personally identifiable information (name, address, telephone number, date of birth, e-mail address, membership number, password, etc.). However, we will confirm the identity of the individual by using personally identifiable information (name, address, telephone number, date of birth, e-mail address, membership number, password, etc.). However, the Company shall not be held responsible for any personally identifiable information obtained and used by any person other than the person in question.

Acquisition and Use of Non-Personally Identifiable Attribute Information and Action History

The Company uses cookies to protect user privacy, improve convenience, deliver advertisements, and obtain statistical data. In addition, the Company uses cookies, JavaScript, and other technologies to collect information provided by users at the time of membership registration, such as age, gender, occupation, residential area, and other non-personally identifiable attribute information (limited to information that cannot be combined to identify an individual), as well as user behavior history (URL accessed, content, and other information) within the site. (e.g., URLs accessed, contents, order of reference, etc.). However, cookies and action history do not contain any personal information.

Personal Information Management Manager

Kenta Irie, Decentral Corporation

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change our privacy policy at any time, except as otherwise provided by law.