PRIVACY POLICY

For the smooth operation of our business, we collect and use information that includes the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (hereinafter referred to as "personal information") of our business partners and other individuals (hereinafter referred to as "business partners").

We view the appropriate protection of business partners' personal information as a serious responsibility, and handle personal information under the following policies in order to fulfill this responsibility.

1. We will comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan and other regulations concerning the protection of personal information and will appropriately handle personal information in accordance with generally accepted practices for its handling.
   We will also make appropriate efforts to improve our handling of personal information.
2. We set clear rules concerning the handling of personal information and communicate these to employees.
   We also request that our business partners and other parties handle personal information appropriately.
3. When collecting personal information, we specify and provide notice of the purpose of its use and handle such information in accordance with that purpose.
4. We will take appropriate measures and conduct proper management to prevent the leakage, loss, falsification, or other incidents involving personal information.
5. We will respond to requests from business partners for the disclosure, correction, suspension of use, or other actions related to the personal information held by us if we receive such requests at our designated contact points.

We handle personal information in accordance with the following provisions.

1. Purpose of use
In connection with carrying out the business activities stipulated in our Articles of Incorporation (hereinafter referred to as "the business"), we acquire the personal information necessary for business activities. Such personal information is used for the purposes listed below. However, we will not use personal information for purposes for which business partner consent has not been obtained.

2. Disclosure or provision to third parties
We will not disclose or provide personal information to any third party without the prior consent of the individual business partner, except as provided for by law.

3. Shared use of personal information
The personal information of business partners we obtain may be shared with our parent companies and group companies.

4. Inquiries about personal information
For inquiries regarding our handling of personal information, please contact the following.

With regard to personal information submitted during recruitment selection, including resumes and other application documents, we use such information only to the extent necessary for recruitment selection and, after hiring, for personnel and labor management. We will not use such information for any other purpose without the applicant's consent.

Such information is managed appropriately in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, related laws and regulations, and our Privacy Policy.

If an applicant is not hired, the submitted documents will be promptly and appropriately disposed of (e.g., shredded or incinerated). Please note that resumes and other application documents submitted to us cannot be returned.