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MIE PROJECT (owner of the CHOOSEE trade mark) fully understands the importance of protecting personal information. We observe all applicable laws and regulations relating to privacy protection. This Privacy Policy explains how we safeguard the privacy of our users.
Updated: 31st July 2008. PRINCIPLES
1. This Privacy Policy applies to all matters relating to the handling of personal information on the "CHOOSEE" website (the "Website"), located at http://www.choosee.com web site, which is operated by MIE PROJECT Co., Ltd.
2. We will comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning privacy protection in handling personal information.
3. We will only collect personal information by appropriate and fair means.
4. We will not use personal information beyond the scope of the purpose of use that we have specified, unless prior consent is received from the individual.
5. We will not provide third parties with personal information unless prior consent is received from the individual.
6. We will at all times assign responsibility for protection of personal information and development of our internal systems to a designated officer in order to help ensure appropriate management of personal information.
7. We will maintain appropriate safeguards to protect personal information from improper disclosure or modification and from unauthorized access.
8. We will regularly review this Privacy Policy to help ensure that appropriate safeguards are maintained.
HANDLING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. Appropriate Collection
We will only collect personal information by appropriate and fair methods, directly from each individual, not using any external lists.
2. Purpose of Use
Personal information we collect may be used for the following purposes:
a. Providing services on the Website (hereinafter called the "Online Services") to customers and conducting related
operations;
b. Processing of customer applications for Online Shopping and other Online Services for members;
c. Responses to customer inquiries and complaints;
d. Efforts to design and improve the Online Services, e.g. questionnaires (no personal information collected thereby will
be disclosed to any third parties);
For any purposes other than those listed above, we will notify you to request your consent in advance.
3. Type of Information We Collect
The personal information we collect is principally related to us being able to fulfil the above purposes. Such information includes individual’s name, address, phone number, and email address. Any other information that we may request from individuals, in order to allow us to better understand and service their needs, will be on a purely voluntary basis. We will treat such information with the same level of confidentiality as the previously mentioned information.
4. Providing Information to Third Parties
We will not provide individual personal information to any third party without the individual’s advance consent, except where such disclosure is in accordance with the law and/or is necessary for public health or safety, and it is difficult or impractical to obtain the advance consent of the individual.
5. Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental or guardian consent, the parent or guardian may e-mail us, and we will remove such information from our database and cease promotional contacts with the child.
6. Security
To protect the personal information we collect from threats of improper disclosure or modification and from unauthorized access, and to maintain data accuracy, we have established appropriate physical, electronic and procedural safeguards in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy and our security standards and procedures on a regular basis in order to maintain appropriate safeguards. We will post any such changes on the Website.
7. Accountability
We instruct our management and employees concerning legal requirements and company regulations related to privacy protection as part of our continuing efforts to manage personal information appropriately.
8. Suspension of Use
When we are requested by a user to stop using his/her personal information for any reason, we will cease use of such personal information with immediate effect.
9. Inquiries and Complaints
We have established an office in order to receive and respond to any inquiries and complaints concerning our handling of personal information efficiently and appropriately. Please note that any such communications must be in writing (which may include e-mail). Please see "Contact for Inquiries about Personal Information" below for information on how to contact us.
10. Japanese Version to Govern
The original version of this Privacy Policy has been prepared in Japanese. In the event of any discrepancy between the English and Japanese versions, the Japanese version will govern. Effective Date of This Policy
This Privacy Policy has been updated on 31st July, 2008 CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES ABOUT PERSONAL INFORMATION
MIE PROJECT Handling of Personal Information MIE PROJECT Co., Ltd. Shoto 1-5-1 Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0046 Tel: (03) 5465-2121 Email: info@mieproject.com
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