1. We recognize the importance of protecting personal information and will comply with laws, regulations, and rules concerning personal information in handling the personal information we acquire.

To the extent necessary for the operation of the "HAKO-BU.net" website (hereinafter referred to as the "Site"), we may collect personal information from users of the Site (hereinafter referred to as "Users") through legal and fair means, as follows.

(1) Information provided by users themselves

Depending on the service provided, we may ask users to provide necessary information such as name, address, date of birth, gender, nationality, telephone number, e-mail address, as well as the name and address of the recipient of product delivery.
The purposes of collection are the following items, unless otherwise stipulated by law. It is necessary for the fulfillment of contracts with users and the provision of services to users.

• Execution of sales contracts, including acceptance of product orders
• Arrangement of product delivery
• Member Registration and Membership Management
• Contacting you and responding to your inquiries
• Information and notices from "HAKO-BU.net" and product sellers
• Conducting surveys and campaigns
• Posting information submitted by users
• Other purposes specified at the time the information is collected

(2) Automatically collected information.

When a User visits and views our website, HAKO-BU.net, like other websites, the following information relating to the User’s access history and terminal in use (Access Information) may be automatically collected via use of cookies and other identifiers.

• IP address
• OS type and version
• Browser type and version
• Web pages viewed
• Web pages visited immediately before and after the visit
• Searches conducted
• Time used
• Location information of the terminal used
• Other information obtained through cookie use

The purpose of collecting the above access information is as follows. This is for legitimate business interests.

• Statistical analysis to improve services
• Customize the display to suit the user
• New service development
• Display of ads based on user interests (personalized ads)

(3) Other information

We may receive access information collected and used by third parties (database companies, marketing companies, SNS, personalized advertising companies) for statistical analysis or display of personalized advertisements, etc., provided that the user consents to such third parties. The user consents to the third party’s use of his or her access information.

(4) Use of cookies

We want to make using our services as easy, efficient, and convenient as possible for our users, so we use cookies (files that are recorded on the terminal used when a user accesses a website) to collect access information.

3. We will use the personal information we have acquired within the scope of the purpose of use indicated at the time of acquisition and to the extent necessary, and will not handle personal information beyond the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use.

4. We will ensure the following with respect to the management of personal information obtained from users

(1) Ensure accuracy of information

We will strive to keep the personal information we obtain accurate and up-to-date at all times.

(2) Safety control measures

We will strictly manage and protect the personal information we have obtained, take reasonable security measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal information, and take prompt action to correct any problems that may occur. Regarding the organizational management of personal information, we will stipulate strict handling methods in our internal rules, and ensure that personal information is handled and strictly applied in accordance with the internal rules.

(3) Supervision of subcontractors for personal information management

When we outsource the handling of personal information to a third party, we will conduct a rigorous investigation of the third party, conclude a confidentiality agreement with the third party, and exercise appropriate supervision.

5. We will not provide personal information to third parties without the consent of the individual, except as required by law.

6. We will share users’ personal information as follows

(1) Use for personalized advertising

For effective delivery of advertisements, when using personalized advertising services provided by third parties (which deliver advertising content of interest to users), we share user access information with such third parties.

(2) Sharing information with product sellers

We share users’ personal information and other acquired information with product sellers. This is because it is necessary for product sales contracts, delivery, and service improvement. We contractually obligate product sellers to handle personal information and other acquired information in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations of Japan and other countries and this Privacy Policy.

7. When we receive a request for disclosure, correction, or discontinuance of use of personal information that we have obtained, we will respond to the request in a manner prescribed by us after confirming that the request is made by the person himself/herself. Please contact the following for specific methods.

8. We will comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding personal information, and review our privacy policy from time to time in an effort to improve it. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be announced and applied when this page is updated.