Force Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of personal information of users in the services (hereinafter referred to as “the Services”) provided on this website.

Article 1 (Definition of Personal Information)

“Personal Information” refers to information about a living individual that can identify a specific person, such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, or other descriptions, as well as data such as facial images, fingerprints, voiceprints, and health insurance card numbers that can identify a specific individual by themselves, as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan.

Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)

The Company may ask users to provide personal information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver’s license number when registering for use. The Company may also collect transaction records and settlement information containing users’ personal information from our business partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad distributors, hereinafter referred to as “partners”).

Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

The purposes for which the Company collects and uses personal information are as follows:

• To provide and operate our services
• To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification)
• To send emails about new features, updates, campaigns, and other services offered by the Company
• To contact users as necessary for maintenance, important notices, etc.
• To identify users who violate the Terms of Use or attempt to use the Services for unlawful or improper purposes, and to refuse their use
• To allow users to view, modify, or delete their registered information and check usage status
• To charge users for paid services
• For purposes incidental to the above

Article 4 (Change of Purpose of Use)

The Company may change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably recognized as being related to the purpose before the change.
If the purpose of use is changed, the Company shall notify the user or publicly announce it on this website by the prescribed method.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

The Company shall not provide personal information to any third party without prior consent of the user, except in the following cases or as permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other laws and regulations.

• When necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
• When necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound upbringing of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
• When cooperating with a state institution, local government, or a person entrusted by them to perform duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the individual’s consent may hinder such performance
• When the following items have been announced or made public in advance, and the Company has notified the Personal Information Protection Commission:
• That the purpose of use includes provision to third parties
• Items of data to be provided to third parties
• Means or methods of provision to third parties
• That provision to third parties will be stopped upon the request of the individual
• How to accept such requests

Notwithstanding the above, the following cases shall not be considered as provision to a third party:

• When the Company entrusts the handling of personal information, in whole or in part, within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
• When personal information is provided as part of a business succession due to a merger or other reasons
• When personal information is used jointly with a specific person, and the scope, purpose of use, and responsible party have been notified to the individual or made easily available

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

When requested by the individual for disclosure of their personal information, the Company shall promptly disclose it. However, the Company may refuse disclosure in whole or in part if it falls under any of the following cases, and will notify the individual accordingly. A handling fee of 1,000 yen per case will be charged for disclosure.

• When there is a risk of harm to the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party
• When disclosure would significantly hinder the proper execution of the Company’s business
• When disclosure would violate laws or regulations

Notwithstanding the above, the Company will not disclose information other than personal information, such as access logs and characteristic information, in principle.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

If the user finds that the personal information held by the Company is incorrect, the user may request correction, addition, or deletion (hereinafter referred to as “correction”) in accordance with the procedures specified by the Company.
Upon receiving such a request, if deemed necessary, the Company shall promptly make the correction and notify the user of the result.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use, etc. of Personal Information)

If the Company receives a request from the individual to suspend the use or delete (hereinafter referred to as “suspension of use”) their personal information on the grounds that it is being handled beyond the scope of the intended use or obtained by improper means, the Company shall promptly conduct the necessary investigation.
Based on the investigation results, if deemed necessary, the Company shall promptly suspend the use, etc. of such personal information and notify the user.
However, if suspension of use would require excessive cost or is otherwise difficult, and alternative measures can be taken to protect the user’s rights and interests, the Company shall take such alternative measures.

Article 9 (Amendment of Privacy Policy)

Except as otherwise provided by law or this Policy, the Company may revise the contents of this Policy without prior notice to users.
Unless otherwise specified, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect from the time it is posted on this website.

Article 10 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact us at the following:

Address: Company Name:Force Inc.(Food and Beverage Division)
Representative Director:Masayoshi Iinuma
Department in Charge:General Affairs Department
Email:shabuhide_info@shabushabu-hide.com