Privacy policy

Accounting Works (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) establishes the following privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in the services (hereinafter referred to as “the Services”) provided on this website.

The Company complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, relevant guidelines, and other applicable laws and regulations regarding the handling of personal information.

1. Personal Information
“Personal information” refers to information as defined by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information—information relating to a living individual, including name, date of birth, address, telephone number, and other descriptions that can identify a specific individual. It also includes data such as facial images, fingerprints, voiceprints, and health insurance numbers that can identify an individual on their own (personally identifiable information).

2. Security Management of Personal Information
The Company shall take necessary and appropriate measures, including organizational, physical, human, and technical safeguards, to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal information and to ensure its safe management.

3. Compliance in Acquiring and Handling Personal Information
In acquiring, using, and providing personal information, the Company complies with the following:

 – Acquisition of Personal Information
The Company may collect personal information from users or advertisers within the scope necessary to operate the website managed by the Company (hereinafter referred to as “this Site”). In addition, the Company may collect browsing history and characteristic information when users view pages or use the Services.

 – Purpose of Use of Personal Information
Unless otherwise required by law or consented to by the individual, the Company shall not use acquired personal information beyond the scope necessary to achieve the following purposes:

　Operation, maintenance, and management of this Site
　Provision and introduction of services through this Site

 – Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
Except as required by law, the Company will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent from the individual. Requests for disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, or notification of the purpose of use will be handled appropriately in accordance with laws and regulations. Inquiries and concerns will be responded to properly.

4. Changes to the Purpose of Use of Personal Information
The Company shall not change the specified purpose of use without prior consent from the individual, except where the new purpose is reasonably considered to be related to the original purpose and is publicly announced in advance.

5. Provision to Third Parties
When outsourcing the handling of personal information, the Company will evaluate the suitability of the contractor and supervise them appropriately to ensure proper security measures are in place for the entrusted information.

6. Continuous Improvement and Review
The Company will regularly inspect and improve its handling, management systems, and operational practices regarding personal information.

7. Disposal of Personal Information
When personal information is no longer necessary for its intended use, the Company will delete or dispose of it using appropriate methods to prevent leakage or unauthorized access, and only to the extent necessary for business operations.