privacy policyプライバシーポリシー
Asa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) takes the utmost care in protecting the personal information (as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information) provided by users. Accordingly, the Company establishes this Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Privacy Policy”) to outline its approach to handling such personal information.
By clicking “Agree,” the user consents to this Privacy Policy.
Our approach to the protection of personal information related to our online shop is as follows.
- We use the information provided by users to develop and deliver advanced features and services on our online shop. The Company takes the utmost care to protect users’ personal information.
- The Company shall comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and applicable guidelines.
- Except as expressly stated in this Privacy Policy, the Company will not use personal information for purposes other than those specified (see Section 2 below for details on purposes).
- Except as expressly stated in this Privacy Policy, the Company will not disclose or provide personal information to third parties (see Section 3 below for details on third-party provision).
- The Company will also conduct regular and appropriate management of personal information in accordance with the methods outlined in this Privacy Policy (see Section 4 below for details on management).
1. Scope of Application of This Privacy Policy
- This Privacy Policy applies when users utilize the services of our online shop.
- Any personal information collected when users access and use our online shop services will be managed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
- This Privacy Policy applies solely to services directly provided by the Company through the online shop, and does not extend to services of other organizations or companies connected via links or other means.
- The Company bears no responsibility for any damages arising from the use of information obtained from other websites linked to or from the online shop.
2. Purpose of Use of Personal Information in the Online Shop
The Company will use the collected personal information only to the extent necessary and within the following purposes:
- Development and provision of services on the online shop
- Sale, marketing, and delivery of the Company’s products to users
- Advertising and promotional activities related to the Company’s products (including sending direct mail and emails)
- Responding to user inquiries and related correspondence
3. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
The Company will not provide collected personal information to any third party without the user’s prior consent, except in the following cases or where permitted by laws and regulations:
- When disclosure is necessary to the extent required for business purposes, to companies that have signed a confidentiality agreement with the Company in advance (e.g., subcontractors)
- When a user's actions on the online shop are found to violate the Terms of Use or other applicable rules, and it is deemed necessary to protect the rights or property of other users, third parties, or the Company, and it is difficult to obtain the user’s consent
- When disclosure is required by a court order, administrative authority, or other legal obligations, or when there is a legitimate need such as for a criminal investigation, prevention of infringement of third-party rights, or similar circumstances
In addition, the Company may share users’ personal information with business partners in the following cases:
- When there is a legitimate business reason, such as providing special services for users. In such cases, the Company will obtain the user's consent in advance and will not share the information without such consent.
- When preparing statistical data, conducting market research, or performing data analysis. In such cases, only anonymized data that does not identify individuals will be shared.
4. Management of Personal Information
- The Company will maintain users’ personal information accurately and up to date, within the scope necessary to fulfill the intended purposes. When the use of such information is no longer necessary, the Company will strive to delete it promptly.
- To prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of personal information and to ensure its secure management, the Company will implement necessary and appropriate safety measures.
- When allowing employees to handle personal information, the Company will ensure proper handling through internal policies, provide necessary training, and conduct appropriate supervision.
- In cases where the Company outsources the handling of personal information to an external contractor, it will select a contractor that implements appropriate security measures and will supervise them as necessary and appropriate.
5. Disclosure, Correction, or Suspension of Use
If a user requests the disclosure, correction, or suspension of use of their personal information, the Company will respond appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, except in cases permitted by law.
6. Contact Information
For any questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the inquiry form provided.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Company may revise this Privacy Policy without prior consent from users.
In the event of changes, the Company will notify users by publishing the updated policy on the online shop or by other appropriate means.