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Privacy Policy

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") recognizes the protection of personal information as one of its important management issues and handles personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy").

Article 1 (Scope of Application)

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy") applies when the Company obtains, uses, and manages personal information from users.

Article 2 (Purpose of Use)

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

(1) To provide and operate the Service

(2) To notify users of matters necessary for the operation of the Service

(3) To manage customers who are members of the Service

(4) To inform users of new features and updates regarding the Service

(5) To send email newsletters and direct mail

(6) For advertising effectiveness analysis, market analysis, and marketing

(7) To conduct campaigns, sweepstakes, and surveys

(8) To respond to various inquiries and provide after-sales service for the Service

(9) To prevent unauthorized access and unauthorized use

(10) To develop and improve the Service and other content

(11) To contact users regarding services or initiatives implemented by the Company

(12) Purposes incidental to the above purposes of use

Article 3 (Use of Cookies)

The Company may obtain cookies and similar technologies stored on users' information communication terminals that access the website and the Service (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Website, etc.") for the purposes of analyzing access to and usage of the Website, etc., delivering advertisements, and improving the convenience of the Website, etc. The Company may associate cookies, etc. with users' personal information. In light of the fact that cookies, etc. associated with users' personal information constitute users' personal information, the Company will manage such cookies, etc. in accordance with the provisions of this Policy. Furthermore, the Company may provide cookie information to third-party data management platforms, obtain web browsing history collected by cookies, etc. and analysis results thereof from such third parties, and use them for purposes such as advertising delivery after associating them with users' personal data.

Article 4 (Security Measures)

The Company will take necessary measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of collected information and for the proper management of collected information. An overview of the measures taken by the Company for security management is as follows. Details of the measures will be provided without delay in response to requests from users to the contact point specified in this Policy.

(1) Formulation of basic policies and establishment of regulations regarding the handling of personal information

(2) Establishment of personal information handling managers and reporting and communication systems

(3) Implementation of regular training

(4) Setting passwords when handling information via email, etc.

(5) Maintaining the OS of devices that handle personal information in the latest state

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

  1. The Company will not provide personal information obtained to third parties without obtaining the prior consent of users, except in the following cases:

(1) When based on laws and regulations

(2) When it is necessary for the protection of the life, body, or property of an individual and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual

(3) When it is particularly necessary to improve public health or to promote the sound growth of children and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual

(4) When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, a local government, or an individual or entity entrusted by either of them in executing affairs prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the consent of the individual is likely to impede the execution of such affairs

(5) When other exceptions to restrictions on provision to third parties are recognized by laws and regulations

  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the following cases shall not be considered as provision to third parties:

(1) When personal information is provided as a result of the Company entrusting all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use

(2) When personal information is provided as a result of business succession due to merger or other reasons

(3) When provided to joint users as specified in Article 6

Article 6 (Joint Use of Personal Information)

The Company jointly uses personal information as follows:

(1) Items of personal information to be jointly used

  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Age
  • Contact information
  • Time stamps related to browsed URLs and dates

(2) Scope of joint users

  • G.U.Group Co., Ltd.
  • G.U. Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • G.U. Technologies Global PTE. LTD.

(3) Purpose of use by joint users

  • To provide and operate the Service
  • To notify users of matters necessary for the operation of the Service
  • For advertising effectiveness analysis, market analysis, and marketing
  • To conduct campaigns, sweepstakes, and surveys
  • To respond to various inquiries and provide after-sales service for the Service
  • To prevent unauthorized access and unauthorized use
  • To develop and improve the Service and other content
  • To contact users regarding services or initiatives implemented by the Company

(4) Name or designation, address, and name of representative of the person responsible for the management of the personal data

  • Name or designation: G.U.Group Co., Ltd.
  • Address: 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
  • Name of representative: Hidekazu Kondo

Article 7 (Changes to this Privacy Policy)

The Company may change this Policy in response to the need to comply with legal amendments and business needs. When changes are made to this Policy, they will be posted on this website.

Article 8 (Procedures for Disclosure, Correction, etc.)

  1. In accordance with this Article and the Company's related regulations, users may make the following requests or demands to the Company to the extent permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act:

(1) Request for notification of the purpose of use of personal information

(2) Request for disclosure of personal information or records of provision to third parties

(3) Request for correction, addition, or deletion of personal information

(4) Request for suspension of use of personal information

(5) Request for suspension of provision of personal information to third parties

  1. When making a request or demand under the preceding paragraph, please specify which request from each item of the same paragraph it is and submit documents for identity verification (driver's license, health insurance card, copy of residence certificate, etc.).

Article 9 (Inquiries)

For inquiries regarding consultation or complaints about the Company's handling of personal information, please contact the following contact point:

Personal Information Handling Business Operator: Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd.

Representative Name: Daiaiki Inaba

Address: 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Email Address: contact@jbfd.org