Privacy Policy
Article 1 (Basic Policy)
Create Opportunities Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) recognizes the protection of personal information as an important social responsibility. To provide a safe and secure environment for users (hereinafter referred to as the “Users”) of the website operated by the Company (https://method.ne.jp/) (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), the Company has established this Privacy Policy, which sets forth the basic principles for the appropriate management and handling of personal information in its possession.
Article 2 (Personal Information)
The personal information handled by the Company refers to the following information:
(1) “Personal Information” means information relating to a living individual that falls under any of the following categories:
① Information that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, or other descriptions contained in such information.
(This includes information that can be readily matched with other information to identify a specific individual.)
② Information containing a personal identification code.
(2) Sensitive personal information relating to the User and the User’s child(ren).
(This refers to “Special Care-Required Personal Information” as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 3 of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, including information concerning an individual’s race, creed, social status, medical history, criminal record, history of having suffered damage as a result of a crime, or any other information requiring special care to prevent unfair discrimination, prejudice, or other disadvantages to the individual.)
Article 3 (Purposes of Use)
The Company shall collect and use personal information by lawful and fair means for the following purposes in connection with this Website. Except with the consent of the User or as otherwise permitted by applicable law, the Company will not use the personal information it has collected beyond the scope necessary to achieve the following purposes.
(1) To provide the services available on this Website.
(2) To establish and maintain a safe and secure environment for the use of this Website.
(3) To operate and manage this Website.
(4) To conduct surveys, collect and analyze data, and carry out research and development relating to this Website and other services provided by the Company.
(5) To send information regarding products, services, and other offerings recommended by the Company.
(6) To communicate with Users as necessary.
(7) To fulfill any other purposes agreed upon between the Company and the User.
(8) To carry out purposes incidental or related to the foregoing.
Article 4 (Management of Personal Information)
The Company shall take appropriate security measures to prevent the loss, damage, leakage, unauthorized access, unauthorized use, or other improper handling of personal information, and shall manage such information securely. In addition, the Company will endeavor to keep personal information accurate and up to date within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes of use.
Article 5 (Disclosure and Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
The Company will not provide or disclose personal data to any third party without the prior consent of the individual concerned, except in the following cases:
(1) Where personal data is provided to a third party in accordance with laws and regulations other than the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
(2) Where it is necessary to provide personal data to protect the life, body, or property of an individual, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual concerned.
(3) Where it is particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the sound development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual concerned.
(4) Where it is necessary to cooperate with a national government agency, a local government, or a person entrusted by such agency or government in carrying out duties prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the consent of the individual concerned is likely to impede the performance of such duties.
Article 6 (Disclosure, Correction, and Suspension of Use)
Article 7 (Complaint Handling)
Article 8 (Continuous Improvement)
Article 9 (Amendments)