Effective Date: August 18, 2024

The CHIRITSUMO Administration Office (hereinafter referred to as "we") has established the following privacy policy, and by recognizing the importance of personal data protection and implementing measures, we promote the protection of personal information.

By using this app, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Article 1 (Personal Information)

"Personal information" refers to information that is defined as "personal information" under the Personal Information Protection Law, and refers to information about an individual that can identify a specific person from the information itself (personally identifiable information).

Article 2 (Collection of Personal Information)

We may ask users for personal information, such as email addresses, when they register for the service.

We may also collect transaction records and payment-related information, including personal information about users, from our partners (including information providers, advertisers, advertising distributors, etc., hereinafter referred to as "partners").

Article 3 (Purposes of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows:

• To provide and operate our services
• To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification)
• To contact users as necessary for maintenance or important notices
• To identify users who violate the terms of service or attempt to use the service for illegal or improper purposes and to refuse their use
• To allow users to view, modify, or delete their registration information and usage status
• For purposes incidental to the above purposes

Article 4 (Changes to the Purpose of Use)

We may change the purpose of use of personal information only if it is reasonably recognized to be related to the original purpose.

If the purpose of use is changed, we will notify users of the new purpose using the method specified by us.

Article 5 (Third-Party Provision of Personal Information)

We will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the user's prior consent, except in the following cases. However, this does not apply to cases where it is permitted by the Personal Information Protection Law or other laws and regulations.

• If it is necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property and obtaining the user's consent is difficult
• If it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of the sound growth of children, and obtaining the user's consent is difficult
• If cooperation is necessary for a national or local public entity or an entity entrusted by such a public entity to perform duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the user's consent would hinder the execution of such duties
• If we have notified or publicly disclosed the following items in advance and submitted a report to the Personal Information Protection Commission
• That the provision to a third party is included in the purpose of use
• The items of data to be provided to third parties
• The method or means of providing the data to third parties
• The method for users to request the suspension of personal information provision to third parties

Notwithstanding the above, the following cases do not constitute the provision of information to third parties:

• If we outsource all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
• If personal information is provided as part of a business transfer due to a merger or other reasons
• If personal information is used jointly with specific parties, and we notify or make it easily accessible to the user in advance, including the scope of joint use, the purpose, and the person responsible for managing the information

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

If a user requests the disclosure of their personal information, we will disclose it without delay. However, if disclosing it would fall into any of the following cases, we may not disclose all or part of the information, and if we decide not to disclose it, we will notify the user of that decision without delay. A fee of 1,000 yen per request will be charged for the disclosure of personal information.

• If disclosing the information could harm the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the user or a third party
• If disclosing it would significantly interfere with the proper performance of our operations
• If disclosing it would violate other laws

Notwithstanding the above, we generally do not disclose information other than personal information, such as history and characteristic data.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

If a user finds that their personal information held by us is incorrect, they may request correction, addition, or deletion (hereinafter referred to as "correction, etc.") through the procedure specified by us.

If we determine that the request for correction, etc., is necessary, we will promptly correct the personal information.

If we make a correction or decide not to make a correction, we will notify the user without delay.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)

If a user requests the suspension or deletion of their personal information (hereinafter referred to as "suspension of use, etc.") because it is being used beyond the scope of the purpose or because it was obtained through improper means, we will promptly conduct the necessary investigation.

If we determine that it is necessary to suspend the use, etc., we will promptly take action.

If we suspend the use, etc., or decide not to do so, we will notify the user of that decision without delay.

If taking action to suspend use, etc., would incur significant costs or if it is difficult to do so, we will take alternative measures to protect the user's rights and interests.

Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

We may change the contents of this policy without notifying the user, except as otherwise provided by laws or regulations or the provisions of this policy.

Unless otherwise specified by us, the changed privacy policy will take effect when it is notified in the manner specified by us.

Contact Information

If you have any inquiries regarding the handling of personal information in this app, please contact us at:

Email: chiritsumo.app.info@gmail.com