Bee Beans Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) hereby establishes this Privacy Policy concerning the handling of personal information of individuals who conduct business with the Company or use the Company’s services (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Users”).

The Company is committed to protecting personal information by establishing a framework for personal information protection, ensuring that all employees recognize its importance, and thoroughly implementing appropriate measures.

1. The term “Personal Information” means information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual through the name, date of birth, or other descriptions contained in the information, or that includes a personal identification code, as defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of 2003, as amended; hereinafter referred to as the “Personal Information Protection Act”).
2. The term “Retained Personal Data” means personal data held by the Company that the Company has the authority to disclose, correct, add to, delete, or cease the use or provision of, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.
3. The term “Individual” refers to the person to whom the relevant personal information pertains.

The Company shall acquire and use Users’ personal information only within the scope necessary for the following purposes.

If the Company intends to use personal information beyond the scope of these purposes, it shall obtain the User’s prior consent through appropriate means.

1. To provide the Company’s services (hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Services”).
2. To improve the content of the Services or develop new services.
3. To provide information about new features, updates, campaigns, etc., for the Services and other services provided by the Company (including emails, flyers, and other direct mail).
4. To contact Users as necessary for maintenance or important notices.
5. To respond to User opinions, inquiries, etc., regarding the Services (including identity verification).
6. To report the usage status of the Services to Users.
7. To request cooperation for surveys, interviews, etc., related to the Services, to invite participation in various events, or to report their results.
8. To investigate and analyze the usage history of the Services, and to use the results for improving or developing the Services and delivering advertisements.
9. To provide personal information to participating companies of events hosted by the Company based on the User’s consent or application.
10. To identify Users who violate the Terms of Use or attempt to use the Services for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse their use.

The Company shall manage personal information with strict security controls. Except in the cases listed below, the Company will not disclose or provide personal information to third parties without the User’s consent.

Furthermore, the Company shall implement security measures to prevent and correct risks such as unauthorized access, loss, destruction, falsification, or leakage of personal information.

1. When necessary to protect human life, body, or property, and obtaining the User’s consent is difficult.
2. When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound development of children, and obtaining the User’s consent is difficult.
3. When cooperation is necessary for a national agency, local government, or their entrusted party to perform duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the User’s consent may hinder the performance of such duties.
4. When personal information is provided due to a business succession resulting from a merger or other reason.
5. Other cases permitted by laws and regulations.

The Company may entrust all or part of the handling of personal information to third parties within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes of use.

In such cases, the Company shall carefully evaluate the suitability of the entrusted party, stipulate confidentiality obligations in the contract, and exercise necessary and appropriate supervision over the entrusted party.

Such entrustment shall not be regarded as a third-party provision under the Personal Information Protection Act.

When an Individual requests disclosure of their retained personal data, the Company shall disclose it to the Individual without undue delay.

However, if disclosure falls under any of the following cases, the Company may withhold all or part of the information. In such cases, the Company shall notify the Individual of its decision without delay.

1. Where there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the Individual or a third party.
2. Where there is a risk of significantly hindering the proper execution of the Company’s business.
3. If disclosure would otherwise violate laws or regulations.

1. If any retained personal data held by the Company is inaccurate, the Company shall correct, add to, or delete such data upon the Individual’s request, in accordance with the procedures established by the Company.
2. If the Company determines that it is necessary to comply with the Individual’s request, it shall promptly correct, add to, or delete the relevant retained personal data and notify the Individual thereof.

If an Individual requests suspension of use or deletion of retained personal data (hereinafter referred to as “Suspension of Use, etc.”) on any of the following grounds, the Company shall promptly conduct the necessary investigation.

Based on the results, the Company shall, in accordance with laws and regulations, suspend the use of the relevant retained personal data and notify the Individual accordingly.

However, if the Suspension of Use, etc. entails excessive costs or is otherwise difficult to implement, and if alternative measures can be taken to protect the Individual’s rights and interests, the Company shall implement such alternative measures.

1. When the retained personal data is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use.
2. When the retained personal data was obtained by improper means.
3. When the retained personal data is being used in a manner that may encourage or induce illegal or improper acts.
4. When the Company no longer needs to use the Individual’s retained personal data.
5. When the handling of the relevant retained personal data may harm the rights or legitimate interests of the Individual.

The Company shall review the contents of this Policy as appropriate and strive for continuous improvement.

The Company may amend this Policy unless otherwise provided by laws, regulations, or this Policy.

The revised Privacy Policy shall take effect upon notification to Users by a method designated by the Company or upon posting on the Company’s website.

The Company shall comply with all applicable Japanese laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by relevant authorities concerning the personal information it holds.

The Company shall appropriately and promptly respond to complaints and inquiries from Users regarding the handling of personal information.

Furthermore, the Company shall respond promptly and appropriately to requests from Users for disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, or suspension/refusal of the use or provision of retained personal data.

For inquiries regarding the Company’s handling of personal information, please contact the following:

Bee Beans Technologies Co., Ltd. Customer Support Desk

109 Oho, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture 305-3256

TEL: +81-29-875-3642

Contact: https://www.bbtech.co.jp/access_contact/