Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy

 

This Policy sets forth the handling of user-related information collected by AsoBoys Inc.(hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) in relation to the products and services we provide. This Policy is based on the Japanese version, and in the event of any discrepancy between the Japanese version and translations into other languages, the Japanese version shall prevail.

 

1 Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by the Company (hereinafter referred to as “our Services”). In cases where our Services are governed by specific privacy policies or terms of use (hereinafter referred to as “Individual Terms”), such Individual Terms shall also apply. In the event of a conflict between this Privacy Policy and the Individual Terms, the Individual Terms shall take precedence. This Privacy Policy does not apply to services provided by third parties that are linked to our Services. Please refer to the privacy policies set forth by the providers of the linked services for their handling of user information.

 

2 User Information Collected and Utilization by the Company

The Company collects and uses user information in the provision of our Services as follows. Providing information to the Company is voluntary for users; however, if information is not provided, users may not be able to use all or part of our Services.

 

(1) User information collected by the Company for our Services

Information provided through applications and other means will be used for providing our Services to users, account transfers, user identification on our Services, etc.

 

(2) Information collected through surveys and campaigns

For purposes such as surveys, campaigns, lottery drawings, and prize shipments, we may collect names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, genders, and dates of birth.

 

(3) Information collected through inquiries

We collect names, telephone numbers, email addresses, device model names, OS information, etc. These details are used for investigating and responding to inquiries and for verification of the individual.

 

(4) Payment information

When purchasing products or using paid services, users may be asked to enter credit card information. However, credit card payments are processed by payment processing companies, and the Company does not retain credit card information.

 

3 Service Usage Information

 

(1) Cookies

The Company uses cookies for saving user settings, improving convenience, security, advertising effectiveness, and understanding the number of visits and usage patterns of our Services. Users can choose whether or not to allow the use of cookies, but if cookies are refused, some services requiring login may not be available.

 

(2) Access logs

Information such as IP addresses, browser types, and browser languages are automatically generated and stored when users utilize our Services. This information is used to analyze the user environment and improve our Services, as well as to prevent disruptions and unauthorized activities.

 

(3) Information regarding the use of services

Our Services may automatically collect information related to users’ utilization of our Services. For example, information used by users for communication with other users is transmitted through our servers, temporarily recording the recipient of the content, data format, and date and time of operation. The recorded content may include URLs accessed through taps or clicks within our Services.

 

(4) Device information

We may collect information about the devices users use (OS, unique device identifiers, computer names, language settings, etc.). This information is used to improve our Services and prevent disruptions and unauthorized activities.

 

4 Purposes for Using User Information

The Company uses collected user information for the following purposes:

 

(1) To provide, improve, and develop our Services

  • To facilitate smooth use of our Services by users, improve our Services, and develop new businesses
  • To respond to inquiries from users
  • To conduct surveys and monitor usage for our Services or future services
  • For lottery drawings and shipping of prizes or products
  • For billing procedures during product purchases or the use of paid services
  • To communicate necessary information related to our Services when necessary
  • For security measures of our Services and to prevent spam and unauthorized access
  • To conduct verification and other necessary communications with users

 

(2) To send advertisements that are presumed to be of interest to individual users

 

(3) To create statistical information by using usage patterns and histories in a non-identifiable manner for analysis, reports, and utilization in our business operations.

 

5 Provision of User Information to Third Parties

Except as permitted by law, the Company will not provide user information to third parties without the consent of the user. However, in the following cases, user information may be provided to third parties:

  • When users use services linked with third parties, the minimum necessary information (internal identifiers, some device information, attribute information) will be provided to our business partners for user identification. In such cases, the Company will obtain user consent before providing names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

 

6 Entrusting User Information

The Company may entrust all or part of the user information collected from users to contractors within the scope necessary for achieving the purposes of use. In such cases, the Company will conduct appropriate assessments of the contractors, require them to manage confidential information strictly, and ensure that user information is managed appropriately by establishing a system for this purpose.

 

7 Shared Use of User Information

The Company may share privacy information necessary for business activities jointly conducted with our group companies or third parties. In such cases, the purposes of use, data items, user scope, and the person responsible for management will be clarified in advance, and the information will be notified to or made public for the individuals concerned. Furthermore, the Company will ensure that co-users manage the privacy information appropriately and securely before it is made available for shared use.

 

8 User Rights

Users can at any time check and correct the specific information registered on our Services. Users may also delete their accounts. For details, please refer to the guidance on our service site.

Users may request the disclosure of user information that cannot be confirmed on the service or notification of the purposes of use, by following the procedures prescribed by the Company, except as otherwise provided by law.

If, as a result of such disclosure, the user determines that the user information held by the Company is inaccurate, the user may request the correction, addition, or deletion of the user information according to the procedures prescribed by the Company. In such cases, the Company will promptly investigate within the necessary scope to achieve the purposes of use and will correct, add, or delete the user information based on the results.

 

9 User Information After Termination of Use of Our Services

When a user’s account for our Services is deleted, the user’s information will be handled appropriately in accordance with the terms of use, related laws and regulations, and internal rules.

 

10 Information of Minor Users

When minor users utilize our Services and input user information, it is necessary to proceed under the consent and supervision of a guardian.

 

11 Revision of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is subject to revision. In the event of a revision, users will be notified in advance through our Services or on our website.

 

12 Inquiries

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, any questions, complaints, or consultations regarding the handling of user information in our Services, please contact the following:

 

AsoBoys Inc.Personal Information Inquiry Desk

2-2-15 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

E-mail:info@asoboys.com

Inquiry Hours: Weekdays (excluding our company’s summer break, winter break, and year-end and New Year holidays) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

When making inquiries, it is necessary to provide identification documents or information proving that you are the person in question or an authorized representative, as prescribed by the Company.

 

Established on December 28, 2020

Revised on March 21, 2024