Privacy Policy

Hoshinon Inc. ("the Company") operates the e-commerce website "Aiueobuy.com" ("the Website") and recognizes the importance of protecting personal information. The Company complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information ("Personal Information Protection Act") and strives to handle and protect personal information appropriately in accordance with this Privacy Policy ("the Policy").


Article 1: Definition of Personal Information

In this Policy, "personal information" refers to information as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Information Protection Act. It includes information related to living individuals that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, or other descriptions (including information that can be easily collated with other data to identify an individual), as well as information containing individual identification codes.


Article 2: Purpose of Use of Personal Information

The Website uses personal information for the following purposes:

  1. To provide the Website's services.
  2. To respond to inquiries or provide guidance related to the Website's services.
  3. To offer information about the Website's products and services.
  4. To address violations of the Website's terms, policies, or other rules ("Terms").
  5. To notify users of changes to the Terms or the Website's services.
  6. To improve the Website's services or develop new services.
  7. To create statistical data in formats that cannot identify individuals.
  8. For purposes incidental to the above.


Article 3: Changes to the Purpose of Use of Personal Information

The Website may change the purpose of use of personal information within a reasonable scope where there is a relevant connection, and will notify or announce such changes to users.


Article 4: Restrictions on the Use of Personal Information

The Website will not handle personal information beyond what is necessary to achieve the purposes stated above without user consent, except in the following cases:

  1. When required by law.
  2. When necessary to protect an individual's life, body, or property, and obtaining user consent is difficult.
  3. When necessary to improve public health or promote the sound growth of children, and obtaining user consent is difficult.
  4. When it is necessary to cooperate with government agencies or local authorities in performing legal duties, and obtaining user consent may interfere with their operations.


Article 5: Proper Acquisition of Personal Information

The Website will acquire personal information lawfully and fairly without fraudulent or improper means.


Article 6: Safe Management of Personal Information

The Website ensures safe management of personal information to prevent risks such as loss, destruction, alteration, or leakage. The Company provides necessary and appropriate supervision of employees and contractors handling personal information.


Article 7: Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

The Website will not provide personal information to third parties without prior user consent, except in the following cases:

  1. When outsourcing the handling of personal information to achieve the purposes of use.
  2. When transferring personal information due to a merger or business succession.
  3. When joint use of personal information is permitted under the Personal Information Protection Act.


Article 8: Disclosure of Personal Information

Upon user request, the Website will disclose personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act after verifying the identity of the requester. If no relevant personal information exists, the Company will notify the requester accordingly.


Article 9: Correction, Addition, or Deletion of Personal Information

Upon user request, if personal information is found to be inaccurate, the Website will investigate promptly and correct, add, or delete the information as necessary.


Article 10: Suspension of Use or Deletion of Personal Information

If a user requests the suspension or deletion of their personal information on valid grounds (e.g., misuse beyond disclosed purposes or acquisition by fraudulent means), the Website will promptly investigate and take appropriate action.


Article 11: Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

  1. The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand usage patterns and improve services. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.
  2. The Website uses Google Analytics to analyze service usage. For more information about Google Analytics, visit:
  3. Users can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.


Article 12: Inquiries

For inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, users may contact the Company via the contact information provided in the "Legal Notices" section of the Website or through the inquiry form.


Article 13: Continuous Improvement

The Website regularly reviews its handling of personal information and strives for continuous improvement. The Policy may be updated as necessary.

 
Last Updated: February 18, 2024