1.　In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Policy and the provisions concerning the handling of personal information set forth in any privacy policy or other personal information protection policy published on the Company's website, or in any terms of use relating to services provided by the Company, this Policy shall prevail.

2.　This Policy does not apply to services provided by parties other than the Company. With respect to the handling of personal information in such services, please refer to the privacy policy established by the operator providing such services.

In this Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below.

The Company collects the following personal information and handles such personal information for the respective purposes of use set forth below.

1.　Personal information relating to customers (contact person’s name, email address, and telephone number, payment information (including credit card information), name of company to which the person belongs, and country of residence information):

2.　Personal information relating to job applicants: Communicating with job applicants, providing information, and other uses necessary for recruitment and hiring activities

1.　The Company shall not provide personal data to any third party except where required by applicable laws and regulations, including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.

2.　The Company may provide information relating to individuals that does not constitute personal data to third parties. Where it is anticipated that a third party to whom such information is provided will acquire such information as personal data, the Company shall confirm that such third party has obtained the consent of the relevant individual as required under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information before providing such information.

3.　When the Company provides personal data to a third party, the Company shall create and retain records of such third-party provision in accordance with Article 29 of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.

The Company may outsource all or part of the handling of personal data to a third party to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of use. The Company shall supervise the outsourced party to ensure that personal information is handled appropriately and securely.

When the Company conducts business activities jointly with companies within the Company's corporate group or other third parties, the Company may jointly use personal data necessary for such activities. In such cases, the Company shall, in advance, clearly specify the purposes of use, categories of personal data, scope of joint users, and the entity responsible for management, and shall notify or publicly announce such information to the individuals concerned. The Company shall also require joint users of such personal data to commit to handling personal information appropriately and securely.

The Company shall endeavor to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal information and to otherwise ensure the secure management of personal information, and shall implement sufficient security measures for such purposes. The Company shall also establish relevant internal regulations, provide appropriate training and guidance to employees, and continuously review and strive to improve its management system to ensure that personal information is handled appropriately.

1.　Where the individual or his/her statutory agent requests notification of the purposes of use of, or disclosure, correction, addition, or deletion, or suspension of use, erasure, or cessation of third-party provision of, Retained Personal Data managed by the Company (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Requests for Disclosure, etc."), please provide the following information to the contact point set forth in Article 10:

2.　After the Company has confirmed that the request under the preceding paragraph has been made by the individual or his/her statutory agent, the Company shall respond without delay to requests for disclosure, correction, addition, or deletion, or suspension of use, erasure, or cessation of third-party provision of Retained Personal Data in accordance with the provisions of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. Provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to respond to requests for disclosure, correction, addition, or deletion, or suspension of use, erasure, or cessation of third-party provision in any of the following cases:

3.　Please note that a handling fee of JPY 3,000 per request will be charged when the Company discloses Retained Personal Data pursuant to a request under Paragraph 1.

1.　The Company shall periodically review its operational status regarding the handling of personal information, endeavor to make continuous improvements, and may amend this Policy as necessary.

2.　Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, where an amendment requiring the consent of the relevant individual under applicable laws and regulations is to be made, the Company shall obtain the consent of such individuals by a method separately determined by the Company.

3.　Amendments to this Policy under the preceding two paragraphs shall be notified by posting on the Company’s website or by other readily understandable means.

Please direct any opinions, questions, requests, or other inquiries regarding the Company's handling of personal information to the contact point below.

3-28-13 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, TokyoOptQC Corp.

Personal Information Manager: CEO, Kan Takase

Contact: https://www.optqc.com/en/contact