MYM International Co., Ltd.

31-8 Higashi-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka 830-0032, Japan

Representative Director : Yasushi Nagasue

The Company handles personal data appropriately in compliance with the APPI, other relevant laws and regulations, and all guidelines issued by the Personal Information Protection Commission and other authorities.

When acquiring personal information, the Company will publicly announce or notify the purpose of use (including disclosure through this Privacy Policy).
When acquiring personal information directly from individuals through contracts, documents, or electronic records, the Company will clearly indicate the purpose of use in advance and obtain information through lawful and fair means.

The Company uses personal information only to the extent necessary to achieve the stated purposes.

The Company uses personal information for the following purposes:

• (1) Personal information of customers

  • To verify customer identity and provide authentication
  • To provide the Company’s products and related services (“Services”), and to communicate in connection with such Services
  • To manage and operate events (including sharing participant information with co-hosting or sponsoring companies)
  • To distribute email newsletters
  • To provide advertisements and information regarding the Services via postal mail, email, or other means (*Notes 1 and 2)
  • To respond to inquiries, consultations, complaints, repairs, and support requests, and to maintain related records
  • To develop and improve the Services
  • To deliver behavior-targeted advertisements through advertisers such as Google or Yahoo (*Notes 1 and 2)
  • To analyze attribute information and behavioral history obtained by the Company for understanding customer preferences (*Note 2)
  • To ensure the secure provision of the Services
  • To detect users who violate the Terms of Use, notify such users, and investigate, detect, prevent, and respond to fraudulent activities such as unauthorized access or fraud

  (Note 1) The Company may analyze website browsing history, purchase history, and other information obtained from customers to provide the Services or deliver advertisements.

  (Note 2) The Company may combine customer preference information or browsing history—obtained from third parties—with personal information already held by the Company. In such cases, customer consent will be obtained in advance, and the information will be used only within the scope of the purposes above.

  (Note 3 Cookies) The Company uses cookies to store and manage information about customers using the Company’s website, enabling more convenient browsing.

  (Note 4 Google Analytics) The Company uses Google Analytics (provided by Google LLC) to understand how customers use the website.
  Google collects, records, and analyzes customer visit data based on cookies issued by the Company. This data does not include information that identifies individual customers.
  Information collected by Google Analytics is managed under Google’s Privacy Policy.
  Customers may disable Google Analytics by installing the opt-out browser add-on provided by Google.

  Google Analytics Terms of Service
  http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/jp.html

  Google Privacy Policy
  http://www.google.com/intl/ja/policies/privacy/

  Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On
  https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=ja

• (2) Personal information of business partners (including officers and employees of corporate clients)

  • For necessary business communication, contract execution, and commercial discussions
  • For management of business partner information

• (3) Personal information of shareholders (including officers and employees of corporate shareholders)

  • For exercising rights and fulfilling obligations under the Companies Act
  • For maintaining records and managing shareholder information in accordance with laws and regulations

• (4) Personal information of job applicants

  • For communication, information provision, and other activities necessary for recruitment

• (5) Personal information of employees

  • For business-related communication
  • For salary payments (wages, bonuses, allowances), and HR and labor management, including benefits administration
  • For employee health management

The Company will not provide personal information to third parties unless one of the following applies:

• Customer consent has been obtained
• Provision is necessary for providing the Services to customers, including to EC platform service providers and other third parties (including overseas third parties)
• Provision to external service providers (including overseas third parties) is necessary for integration or authentication with services such as Yahoo, Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc.
• Provision to advertising service providers (including overseas providers) in hashed or otherwise non-identifiable formats for delivering more relevant advertisements

  Overseas advertising service providers:
  
  Google LLC (California, USA)
  Twitter, Inc. (California, USA)
  LinkedIn Corporation (California, USA)
  Taboola, Inc. (New York, USA)

• When browsing history, location data, preference information, etc., obtained from third parties, is linked with personal information already held by the Company
• When information is anonymized and cannot identify individuals
• When outsourced to external contractors within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes of use
• When required by law
• When necessary to protect the life, body, or property of an individual and obtaining consent is difficult
• When necessary for public health or the sound development of children and obtaining consent is difficult
• When cooperation with national or local authorities is required, and obtaining consent may hinder the execution of legally prescribed duties

The Company implements necessary and appropriate security measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal data and supervises employees and contractors handling such data.

Specific measures include:

• (1) Development of basic policies and internal rules

  Including compliance with relevant laws and establishing points of contact for inquiries and complaints.

• (2) Organizational measures

  * Appointment of a responsible person for handling personal data
  * Clarifying the scope of employees handling personal data

  Establishing reporting procedures for potential violations
  Conducting regular internal checks and audits

• (3) Human safeguards

  Training employees regarding proper handling of personal data
  Including confidentiality obligations in employment rules

• (4) Physical safeguards

  Preventing unauthorized access to areas where personal data is handled

  Preventing theft, loss, or exposure of devices, media, or documents

• (5) Technical safeguards

  Implementing access controls

  Protecting systems from unauthorized access and malware

Upon request from the individual, and after verifying their identity, the Company will promptly respond to requests for disclosure, correction, suspension of use, deletion, or other actions concerning personal information.
For questions or requests related to the exercise of these rights, please contact the inquiry desk listed in Section 8.

For questions or complaints regarding the handling of personal data, please contact:

Inquiry Form:

https://mym-i.co.jp/en/contact/

Business hours: from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Japan Standard Time)

The Company may revise this Privacy Policy due to changes in social conditions, technological advancements, amendments to the APPI, or other reasons.
Revised versions will be posted on the Company’s website and will take effect upon publication.