Multi Stage Co., Ltd.The company (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "the Company") recognizes the importance of personal information protection in the services provided on this website and complies with the laws regarding the protection of personal information. We have established the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy").

• Article 1 (Personal Information)

  "Personal information" refers to "personal information" as defined by the Personal Information Protection Act, and includes information related to a living individual that can identify a specific person through details such as their name, date of birth, address, phone number, contact information, or other descriptions. It also includes data such as facial features, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information that can identify a specific individual from the information itself, such as the insurer number on a health insurance card (personal identification information).

• Article 2 (Business Operator Information)

  We will comply with the Personal Information Protection Act, other relevant laws and regulations, and guidelines.

  【Contact Information for Personal Information Inquiries】

  Company Name	Multi Stage Co., Ltd.
  Address	〒857-0052 5th Floor, Hanatoku Building, 2-4 Matsuura-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
  Representative	Takaoki Mizogoshi

• Article 3 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)

  We may ask for personal information such as your name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver's license number when you register to use our services. Additionally, we may collect transaction records and payment-related information that include your personal information from our partners (including information providers, advertisers, ad distributors, etc., hereinafter referred to as "partners").

• Article 4 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

  The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows:

  1. Provision and operation of our services
  2. Responding to customer inquiries (including identity verification)
  3. Providing information related to the services you are using, as well as information about other services offered by our company.
  4. Contacting you regarding maintenance, important notices, and other communications.
  5. Identifying customers who violate the terms of service or use the service for fraudulent or improper purposes, and suspending their use.
  6. Viewing, modifying, deleting your personal registration information, and checking your usage status.
  7. Billing customers for usage fees in paid services.
  8. Purposes incidental to the above-mentioned purposes of use.

• Article 5 (Changes to the Purpose of Use)

  1. We will change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably deemed to be related to the original purpose of use.
  2. If we make changes to the purpose of use, we will notify customers of the new purpose through our designated method or publish it on this website.

• Article 6 (Safety Measures for Personal Information)

  We take measures to protect personal information by managing it in accordance with regulations related to information security. These measures include specifying how personal information should be handled, preventing unauthorized access from third parties, and taking steps to prevent leakage, loss, alteration, or destruction of personal information.

• Article 7 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

  1. We will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining prior consent from the customer, except in the following cases. However, this does not apply to situations where it is permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations.
     • When it is necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent.
     • When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of the sound development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent.
     • When it is necessary to cooperate with national institutions, local public bodies, or persons entrusted by them in carrying out duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the individual's consent may hinder the execution of such duties.
     • When the following matters have been notified or publicly announced in advance, and the company has submitted a report to the Personal Information Protection Commission.
       1. Including the provision of personal information to third parties as part of the purpose of use.
       2. The items of data to be provided to third parties.
       3. The means or methods of providing personal information to third parties.
       4. The suspension of the provision of personal information to third parties at the request of the individual.
       5. The method for accepting the individual's request.
  2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the previous paragraph, the following cases will not be considered as third parties to whom the information is provided:
     • When the company entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use.
     • When personal information is provided in connection with the succession of business due to a merger or other reasons.
     • When personal information is jointly used with a specific party, and the following details are provided in advance to the individual or made easily accessible to them: the fact of joint use, the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of those jointly using the information, the purposes for which the information will be used, and the name or title of the person responsible for managing the personal information.

• Article 8 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

  1. If the individual requests the disclosure of their personal information and third-party provision records, the company will disclose the information to the individual without delay. However, if disclosing the information would fall under any of the following cases, the company may withhold all or part of the information. In such cases, the company will notify the individual accordingly.
     • If there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party.
     • If there is a risk of hindering the proper execution of the company’s operations.
     • If disclosing the information would violate other laws and regulations.
     • If it cannot be confirmed that the request is made by the individual themselves.
  2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the previous paragraph, information other than personal information, such as browsing history and attribute information, will generally not be disclosed.

• Article 9 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

  1. If the customer’s personal information held by the company is incorrect, the customer may request correction, addition, or deletion of the information (hereinafter referred to as "correction, etc.") through the procedures specified by the company.
  2. If the company determines that it is necessary to respond to the request mentioned in the previous paragraph, the company will make the necessary corrections, additions, or deletions to the personal information.
  3. If the company makes corrections, additions, or deletions based on the provisions of the previous paragraph, or decides not to make such corrections, the company will notify the customer of the decision.

• Article 10 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information)

  1. If the individual requests the suspension of use or deletion of their personal information (hereinafter referred to as "suspension of use, etc.") due to the reason that the personal information is being handled beyond the scope of the intended purpose or has been obtained through fraudulent means, the company will promptly conduct the necessary investigation.
  2. Based on the results of the investigation mentioned in the previous paragraph, if the company determines that it is necessary to respond to the request, it will suspend the use or delete the personal information as requested.
  3. If the company suspends the use or deletes personal information based on the provisions of the previous paragraph, or decides not to do so, the company will notify the customer of the decision.
  4. Notwithstanding the previous two paragraphs, if suspending the use or deleting the information would incur significant costs, or if it is otherwise difficult to suspend the use, the company will take alternative measures to protect the customer’s rights and interests if such measures are possible.

• Article 11 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

  1. The content of this policy may be changed without notice to the customer, except for matters specified separately in this policy or changes due to amendments to laws and regulations.
  2. Except as otherwise specified by the company, the revised privacy policy will become effective once it is published on this website.

• Article 12 (Contact Information for Inquiries)

  For any questions, concerns, complaints, or other inquiries regarding the handling of personal information by our company, please contact the following office:

  【Contact Information for Inquiries】

  Business Name	Multi Stage Co., Ltd.
  Address	〒857-0052 5th Floor, Hanatoku Building, 2-4 Matsuura-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
  Email	info@multistage-sasebo.com