Privacy Policy

This "Privacy Policy" (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") establishes the basic policy of MICRONICS JAPAN CO., LTD. and its group companies (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "MJC Group", "we", "our", or "us") regarding the handling of personal information of customers, suppliers, business partners, and visitors to our Website.

MJC Group understands the importance of personal information and strives to protect it.

In order to handle personal information in an appropriate manner, we will comply with this Policy, the laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information in each country and area, related guidelines, and other related laws and regulations applicable to MJC Group, and will respect generally accepted practices regarding the handling of personal information when collecting, using and providing personal information.

This Policy applies to the handling of personal information collected by MJC Group online through the Company's website and each website of MJC Group (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Website") or offline communication by MJC Group through exhibitions, face-to-face interactions, etc.

In regard to the personal information of individuals residing in California or other states in the United States, or the personal information collected from the respective Websites of MJC Group companies, the following supplemental policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Supplementary Policy") applies as well as this Policy. You can find each Supplementary Policy from the link below and reach contact information. In the event of any discrepancy between the contents of this Policy and the Supplementary Policy, the provisions of the Supplementary Policy shall take precedence over this Policy.

• United States (For CCPA & U.S. Residents)
• South Korea
• China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan)
• Singapore
• Taiwan

We may collect personal information from customers, suppliers and partner companies, Website visitors, job applicants, and other persons who interact or may interact with MJC Group (hereinafter referred to as "individuals").

In this Policy, "personal information" means information about an individual that can identify a specific individual by name or other description contained in the information. The types of personal information we collect include your name, address, phone number, email address, place of employment, and account information on your bills or invoice, as well as anonymous information automatically collected in accordance with the Use of Cookies and Google Analytics" section of this Policy ("Automatically Collected Information").

The collection of personal information takes place in the following cases:

• When an individual sends a message or inquiry to MJC Group (including direct communication, submission of forms from the Website, and transmission using the message function of SNS.)
• For Automatically Collected Information, an automatic collection based on our cookie policy
• Provided by third-party (anonymous information provided by marketing analytics service providers and Website analytics companies, reaction information on third-party social media platforms)
• For suppliers and business partners, collection during the due diligence process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

We will use the collected personal information only within the scope of the following purposes of use.

• To provide information on products and services provided by MJC Group
• To improve the products and services provided by MJC Group
• To respond to inquiries to MJC Group
• To fulfill obligations in contractual relationships (including potential contractual relationships) with MJC Group
• To notify you of additional features on the Website based on your location and related notice of your usage of the Website.
• To analyze marketing information
• To Improve the content, functionality, security, and usability of the Website
• For Customer trend research through analysis of how the Website is used
• To serve ads and check their effectiveness
• For security monitoring and fraud prevention
• For regulatory compliance
• Other purposes of use specifically indicated at the time of collection of personal information

We do not buy or sell personal information to or from third parties for any purpose. Furthermore, except in the following cases, we will not provide personal information to third parties without the consent of the relevant individual, provided however, the subcontractor shall not be included in the third party. In the event that we entrust the handling of personal information to such a subcontractor, we will conclude an appropriate consignment agreement and take safety management measures to ensure that the subcontractor handles personal information safely within the scope of the entrusted business and within the scope of the purpose of use.

• If required legally based on laws and regulations or orders of competent courts.
• If transferred to a successor of the business in connection with a transaction in the sale, merger, or transfer of a part of the MJC Group business.
• If it is necessary to protect the life, body, or property of a person and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individuals.
• If it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of the sound development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individuals.
• If it is necessary to cooperate with the national or local government body in carrying out the affairs prescribed by laws, and it is likely to interfere with the execution of the affairs to obtain the consent of the individuals.

MJC Group may jointly use personal information in accordance with the following guidelines within the scope of the purpose of use for which personal information was collected and to the extent permitted by applicable law. Transboundary transfers from the countries where personal information was acquired for joint use will be carried out in accordance with our internal handling regulations and applicable laws (including the conclusion of standard contracts where required by law).

• Categories of personal information to be shared shall include the following:
  • Name, affiliation information (company name, department name, etc.), job title, address, telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address

  • Information on your payment statement or invoice
• Scope of joint users
  • MICRONICS JAPAN CO., LTD. and its group companies
• Purpose of joint use
  • Scope of purpose of use notified or announced at the time of acquisition
• Who is responsible for the joint use
  • MICRONICS JAPAN CO., LTD.
  • (For the address and name of the representative, please click here〈https://www.mjc.co.jp/en/corporate/about/〉

If you have any questions about the joint use, please contact us using the contact information at the bottom of this Policy.