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privacy policy

Rin Hayase Guitars (hereinafter referred to as "our company") has established the following privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as "this policy") regarding the handling of personal information of site visitors in the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as "this service").

Article 1 (Personal Information) "Personal Information" refers to "personal information" under the Personal Information Protection Act, which is information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual based on the name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact details and other descriptions contained in the information, as well as data relating to appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information that can identify a specific individual from that information alone, such as the insurer number on a health insurance card (personal identification information).


Article 2 (Method of collecting personal information) When a site visitor registers for use, we may ask for personal information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, driver's license number, etc. In addition, we may collect information regarding transaction records and payments made between the site visitor and our business partners, etc., including the site visitor's personal information, from our business partners (including information providers, advertisers, ad delivery destinations, etc., hereinafter referred to as "business partners").


Article 3 (Purpose of collecting and using personal information) The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows:
1. To provide and operate our services 2. To respond to inquiries from site visitors (including identity verification)
3. To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns, etc. of the services the site visitor is using, as well as information about other services provided by our company. 4. To contact site visitors as necessary, such as about maintenance and important announcements. 5. To identify and refuse to allow site visitors who have violated our terms of use or who attempt to use our services for fraudulent or improper purposes. 6. To allow site visitors to view, change, or delete their own registration information, and to view their usage status. 7. To bill site visitors for paid services. 8. Purposes incidental to the above purposes of use Article 4 (Changes to the purpose of use)

1. We will change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably recognized that the purpose of use is related to the purpose before the change.

2. If there is a change to the purpose of use, we will notify site visitors of the changed purpose in a manner specified by us or publish it on this website.


Article 5 (Provision of personal information to third parties)

1. We will not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the site visitor, except in the following cases, unless permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations.

1. When it is necessary for the protection of a person's life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent

2. When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of healthy child development, and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent.

3. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national government agency, a local government, or a person commissioned by them in carrying out business prescribed by law, and obtaining the individual's consent is likely to impede the performance of said business.

4. When the following items have been notified or announced in advance and we have notified the Personal Information Protection Commission:

1. The purpose of use includes provision to a third party

2. Items of data provided to third parties

3. Means or method of provision to third parties

4. To cease providing personal information to third parties at the request of the individual

5. How to Accept Your Request


2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in the following cases, the recipient of the information will not be considered a third party.

1. When we entrust all or part of the handling of personal information to a third party within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use

2. When personal information is provided in connection with business succession due to a merger or other reasons

3. When personal information is used jointly with a specific person, the person is notified in advance or made easily accessible to the person of the fact, the items of personal information to be used jointly, the scope of the people using the information jointly, the purpose of use by the people using the information, and the name or title of the person responsible for managing the personal information.


Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

1. When we receive a request from an individual to disclose personal information, we will disclose it to that individual without delay. However, if disclosure would fall under any of the following, we may not disclose all or part of the information, and if we decide not to disclose it, we will notify that fact without delay. Please note that a fee will be charged for disclosing personal information.

1. When there is a risk of harm to the life, body, property or other rights and interests of the person or a third party

2. When there is a risk of causing significant disruption to the proper performance of our business

3. When it would violate other laws and regulations


2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in principle, information other than personal information, such as historical information and characteristic information, will not be disclosed.


Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

1. If a site visitor finds that the personal information held by us is incorrect, he or she may request that we correct, add, or delete the personal information (hereinafter referred to as "corrections, etc.") in accordance with the procedures established by us.

2. If we receive a request from a site visitor as described in the preceding paragraph and determine that it is necessary to comply with the request, we will correct the personal information without delay.

3. If we make any corrections, etc. pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or if we decide not to make any corrections, etc., we will notify site visitors without delay.


Article 8 (Suspension of use of personal information, etc.)

1. When an individual requests that we suspend the use or delete (hereinafter referred to as "suspension of use, etc.") their personal information because that information is being handled beyond the scope of the intended purpose of use or has been obtained by wrongful means, we will conduct the necessary investigation without delay.

2. If we determine that it is necessary to comply with the request based on the results of the investigation under the preceding paragraph, we will suspend the use of the personal information without delay.

3. If we suspend or otherwise take any action based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or if we decide not to suspend or otherwise take any action, we will notify the site visitor without delay.

4. Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if suspension of use, etc. would involve significant expenses or is otherwise difficult to implement, and alternative measures are available to protect the rights and interests of site visitors, we will take these alternative measures.


Article 9 (Changes to Privacy Policy)

1. The contents of this policy may be changed without notifying site visitors, except for matters otherwise specified by laws, regulations, or other provisions of this policy.

2. Unless otherwise specified by us, the revised Privacy Policy will take effect from the time it is posted on this website.


Article 10 (Contact Information) For inquiries regarding this policy, please use the inquiry form .

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