Privacy Policy

Privacy policy

ASTHOM Partners Co., Ltd.(hereinafter referred to as “ASTHOM Group”) recognize that the appropriate handling of personal information is its social responsibility, and have established the following Privacy Policy to ensure that all executives and employees comply with it for the protection of personal information.

1.

ASTHOM Group will comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of 2003) and other applicable laws and regulations, and set forth company guidelines to inform employees of the importance of protecting personal information.

2.

ASTHOM Group will notify the purpose for which personal information will be used before acquisition of such information, and will not use the information beyond the scope of such purpose without prior consent of the individual, except as otherwise required by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other applicable laws and regulations.

3.

ASTHOM Group shall appoint an administrator responsible for personal information, and shall take reasonable and appropriate security measures to prevent risks including unauthorized outside access to personal information, and its loss, destruction, falsification or leakage.

4.

When ASTHOM Group provides information to its affiliates or third parties, it exercises strict oversight to ensure safety in handling and managing personal information.

5.

ASTHOM Group will continuously review its management system for the protection of personal information, and conduct periodic education and training to all executives and employees for further improvement.

6.

In the event an individual requests the notification of the purpose of use, disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, cease of use or elimination of his/her personal information which ASTHOM Group is to keep for more than six months, ASTHOM Group will accommodate the request within the limits permitted by laws and regulations.

7.

ASTHOM Group shall establish a contact for inquiry concerning the handling of personal information, and shall sincerely respond to any complaints the individual may have. Please also contact for any comments and requests on the handling of personal information.

Purpose of Use of Personal Information

ASTHOM Group may use Personal Information for the following purposes:

1.

ASTHOM Group will comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of 2003) and other applicable laws and regulations, and set forth company guidelines to inform employees of the importance of protecting personal information.

2.

ASTHOM Group will notify the purpose for which personal information will be used before acquisition of such information, and will not use the information beyond the scope of such purpose without prior consent of the individual, except as otherwise required by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other applicable laws and regulations.

3.

ASTHOM Group shall appoint an administrator responsible for personal information, and shall take reasonable and appropriate security measures to prevent risks including unauthorized outside access to personal information, and its loss, destruction, falsification or leakage.

4.

When ASTHOM Group provides information to its affiliates or third parties, it exercises strict oversight to ensure safety in handling and managing personal information.

5.

ASTHOM Group will continuously review its management system for the protection of personal information, and conduct periodic education and training to all executives and employees for further improvement.

6.

In the event an individual requests the notification of the purpose of use, disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, cease of use or elimination of his/her personal information which ASTHOM Group is to keep for more than six months, ASTHOM Group will accommodate the request within the limits permitted by laws and regulations.

Sharing of Personal Information

The following personal information may be shared and used within ASTHOM Group for the purposes stated above if it is required for conducting the service requested or for the provision or improvement of services by ASTHOM Group:

・Name (including company name, department and job title to identify the individual), address, telephone number, faxcimile number, email address, request items, etc

・Matters relating to inquiries or services to be provided

・Matters contributing to the provision or improvement of services

Personal information may be shared within ASTHOM Group in writing, via telecommunications facilities (such as email, faxcimile, telephone, etc) or by electromagnetic recording medium which contains a record of personal information.

Administrator of Shared Personal Information:

・ASTHOM Partners Co., Ltd.

Contact

Any inquiries, comments or complaints regarding the personal information should be directed to the following:

〒100-0004 1-9-7 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Otemachi Financial City South Tower 16FAGS Consulting Co., Ltd. International Division