Basic policy on personal information protection (Privacy Policy)

Chukoh Chemical Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "our company") recognizes the importance of personal information in our advanced information society and strives to protect personal information based on the following policy. In order to increase the effectiveness of personal information protection, we hereby establish our basic policy on personal information protection (privacy policy).

1. Purpose of use, acquisition and use of personal information
   We will obtain and use personal information by lawful and fair means within the scope necessary for the purposes set out in the following items. If it becomes necessary to use personal information for purposes other than these, we will do so only with the prior consent of the individual.
   1. To provide you with information about products, services, various events, etc. via mail, telephone, e-mail, etc.
   2. To respond to inquiries regarding products, services, etc.
   3. To carry out transactions necessary for business purposes.
   4. For recruitment purposes.
   5. To analyze the acquired browsing history information and advertise new products and services.
2. Provision of personal information to third parties
   We will not provide or disclose personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
   • When the customer has given consent in advance to the disclosure of personal information
   • When required by law
   • When providing or disclosing to a business partner to the extent necessary to carry out the intended purpose of use
   • When sharing information
   • When providing personal information in connection with business succession through merger, company division, business transfer, etc.

   [About joint use]

   Our company will jointly use company name (trade name), address, affiliation, job title, name, telephone number, email address, inquiry/consultation details, etc. within the scope of the intended use.

   1. Joint users
      Chukoh Belt Co., Ltd.
      (Address: 1-3-35 Mikuriya Higashi, Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative: CEO Teruhiro Nakaganji)
   2. Personal Data Management Officer
      Chukoh Chemical Industries, Ltd.
      (Address: 2-11-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: CEO Naoyuki Shono)
3. Management of personal information
   
   1. We strive to keep personal information accurate and up-to-date, and manage it safely.
   2. In order to implement this basic policy, we have established personal information handling regulations, and in accordance with these regulations, we will properly manage personal information and prevent its leakage, loss, damage, etc.
   3. When we entrust the handling of personal information to a third party, we will instruct and supervise the said third party to take legally required and appropriate safety control measures.
      For other safety management measures taken by our company, please contact us at the details listed below.
4. Regarding requests for disclosure of personal information
   

   We will respond to requests for disclosure, etc. (requests for notification of purpose of use, disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, and suspension of use or suspension of provision to a third party) as set forth below.

   1. Notification of purpose of use or disclosure of personal information or records of provision to a third party
      Customers may request the Company to notify them of the purpose of use or to disclose their personal information or records of provision to a third party within the scope permitted by the Personal Information Protection Law. However, the Company may not disclose such information in any of the following cases:
      1. When disclosure is likely to seriously impede the proper performance of our business
      2. When disclosure would violate laws and regulations
      3. If we are unable to confirm that the request for disclosure is from you
   2. Corrections, additions, and deletions
      Customers may request the correction, addition, or deletion of their personal information. In such cases, the Company will investigate the matter without delay to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use, and based on the results of such investigation, will correct, add, or delete the personal information to the extent permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act.
   3. Suspension of use or suspension of provision to third parties
      You may request that we stop using your personal information or stop providing it to a third party. In such cases, we will respond in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.
5. Handling of Cookies
   Cookies (hereinafter referred to as "Cookies") are a function that allows a customer's device, such as a computer, tablet PC, or mobile phone, to store information that the customer has viewed our website, etc.
   By using cookies, we can obtain information such as the number of times your device has visited the website and the pages visited.
   Our website automatically collects information such as internet domain names, IP addresses, and browsing environment of this site, but unless the user enters personal information, the collected information cannot identify or identify the individual, and the user remains anonymous. In addition, it is possible to set up to refuse to receive cookies.
   For information on disabling cookies, please see "8. Disabling Cookies" below.
6. Acquisition of cookie information and its purpose of use
   
   1. Regarding cookie information
      Our website uses "cookies" for some services. These are used for the purpose of providing better services, such as statistical processing of access information.
      It does not violate the user's privacy or usage environment.
      In addition, under no circumstances do cookies store any personally identifiable information.
   2. About access logs
      Our website records information about those who access the website in the form of an access log, but the access log itself does not contain any information that can identify individuals.
      Our website collects information for the purposes of statistical analysis and usage of the site, as well as to improve the site's usability.
      Our website uses Google Analytics for the purpose of collecting and analyzing access logs. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect user information, but does not collect information that can identify individual users.
      In addition, the information collected is anonymous and access information is not linked to the visitor's personal information.
      The results of the analysis will be used to improve the quality of our website and create better content.
      Information collected by Google Analytics is managed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. Please see below for details.
      Furthermore, we shall not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of using the Google Analytics and Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on services.
      ・Google Analytics Terms of Use
      ・Google Privacy Policy
   3. Use of cookie information
      When a user browses our website after providing personal information through the inquiry form on our website, we may automatically collect information about the user's device and use of our website using cookies, web beacons or similar technologies. This information is used only to analyze overall trends and to improve our website and to send customers useful product information via email, etc.
7. Site security and protection of personal information at linked sites
   When you register personal information on our website, we use data encryption technology called SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) as a network security measure.
   This is a common technology used as a security measure for communications on websites, and prevents interception by encrypting the entire communication when input data is sent over the Internet.
   In addition, our website may contain links to websites other than ours and our group companies. We cannot assume any responsibility for the protection of personal information or the content of websites other than ours and our group companies.
8. Disabling cookies
   You can disable the cookie function by changing your browser settings.
   You can still use our website even if you disable cookies, but you may not be able to use many of the functions. Please refer to the following URLs for instructions on how to change cookie settings for each major browser.
   Apple Safari
   Google Chrome
   Microsoft Internet Explorer
   Mozilla Firefox
9. Changes to this Policy
   This policy may be changed without prior notice to customers.
   The most current policy supersedes all previous versions.
10. Contact Information
    If you have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact us using the contact form below.
    Address: 10th floor, ATT New Building, 2-11-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    ・ Contact Form