Privacy Policy

BioAssociates, Inc. (hereafter referred to as "the Company") is committed to adhering to laws, guidelines, and other regulations related to the protection of personal information, including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.

2. Personal Information Security Management

The Company takes organizational, physical, human, and technical measures to ensure the secure management of personal information. These measures aim to prevent leaks, loss, or damage to personal information and ensure its safe management.

3. Compliance in the Acquisition and Handling of Personal Information

The Company adheres to the following guidelines for acquiring, using, and providing personal information:

(1) Acquisition of Personal Information

The Company may collect personal information from general users of its online information platform (hereafter referred to as "the Site") or advertisers using the Site for advertising purposes. The information collected is limited to what is necessary for the operation of the Site.

(2) Purpose of Use

Personal information collected by the Company will be used solely for the purposes outlined below unless otherwise required by law or agreed upon by the individual:

  • Operation, maintenance, and management of the Site.
  • Provision and promotion of services through the Site.
  • Quality improvement surveys for the Site.

(3) Provision of Personal Information

The Company will not disclose personal information to third parties without prior consent, except as required by law. Requests for disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, or notification of usage purposes of personal information will be handled in compliance with applicable laws.

4. Changes to the Purpose of Use

The Company does not change the initially specified purpose of use without prior consent unless the new purpose is reasonably related to the original intent. Any changes will be disclosed in advance.

5. Third-Party Provision

If personal information is entrusted to a third party for handling, the Company ensures proper management by assessing the party's qualifications and overseeing the safe handling of the entrusted information.

6. Continuous Improvement

The Company regularly reviews and improves its practices for managing personal information to ensure compliance and security.

7. Disposal of Personal Information

When personal information is no longer necessary for its intended purpose, the Company securely deletes or disposes of the information using appropriate measures to prevent leaks or breaches.

8. Contact for Complaints and Inquiries

The Company designates the following contact for inquiries and complaints regarding personal information handling:

BioAssociates, Inc.
Sanno Park Tower, 3rd Floor,
2-11-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6162, Japan
Tel: 03-6205-3311
Responsible Officer for Personal Information Inquiries: Yoshi Obata