Privacy Policy

In its handling of personal information and specific personal information (personal identification numbers and personal information including such numbers; hereinafter collectively referred to as “personal information etc.”), Shibuya Television Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) shall respect and observe the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and all other pertinent laws and regulations, and the established social order, related to protection of personal information etc., and strive for the proper handling and protection of personal information etc.

Observance of laws, regulations, etc.

In its handling of personal information etc., the Company shall observe the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Acquisition of personal information etc.

The Company shall acquire personal information etc. by proper and fair means, specify the purpose of its use, and obtain the consent of the person in question in advance, excluding cases in which laws and regulations permit handling on an exceptional basis.

Use of personal information etc.

Excluding cases in which laws and regulations permit handling on an exceptional basis, The Company shall not handle personal information etc. without obtaining the consent of the person in question in advance or beyond the scope required for achievement of the purpose of use.

Consignment of handling personal information etc.

The Company may consign, in whole or in part, the handling of personal information etc. it has acquired, within the scope required for achievement of the purpose of use. In this case, besides fully examining the qualification of the consignee, the Company shall stipulate items related to the confidentiality obligation etc. at the time of contracting, and prepare a setup for proper management of information.

Provision of personal information etc.

Excluding cases in which laws and regulations permit handling on an exceptional basis, the Company shall not disclose or provide personal information etc. to any third party other than the work consignee without the consent of the person in question.

Management and protection of personal information etc.

The Company shall take both requisite and proper measures for safe management of personal information etc., to prevent its leakage, loss, damage, etc. In addition, the Company shall practice both requisite and proper supervision of the employees and consignee handling personal information etc.

Cookies

The Company shall strive for proper handling and protection of cookie information.

i. About cookies

Cookies are little pieces of text data that are sent from the web server to the browser used on the customer’s computer or mobile device (hereinafter collectively referred to as “device”) and stored on the device storage. They are in widespread use for the activation and more efficient operation of websites.

ii. Use of cookies

The Company uses Google Analytics and other analytical tools, and may use cookie information in order to improve the performance of the website itself and services provided to the customer by the Company through the website. In addition, in the case of use of advertising services for the purpose of proper information dissemination, the Company uses cookie information for data collection and measurement.

iii. Management of cookie settings

While use of certain cookies is enabled on a default basis in the case of almost all browsers, this use can be limited or disabled if the customer changes the browser settings. It should be noted, however, that disabling cookies may result in the unavailability of certain website functions or incorrect display of certain pages. For information on a change of browser settings, please see the website of the browser provider.

Continual improvement

The Company shall continually review its handling of personal information etc. based on factors such as advances in information technology and changes in social needs, and strive to improve this handling.

Inquiries

Inquiries regarding the Company’s privacy policy are accepted at the office noted below.Personal Information Office

Shibuya Television Inc.
3F, Jinnan Plaza Building, Jinnan 1-15-3, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan