Toru Shirai (hereinafter referred to as “the Creator”) establishes this privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of personal information of users in the service provided by the Creator, “Myterry” (hereinafter referred to as “this Service”).
Article 1 (Personal Information)
“Personal information” refers to “personal information” as defined by the Personal Information Protection Law, and includes information related to a living individual, such as the following:
- Information that can identify a specific individual, including name, date of birth, address, phone number, contact information, and other descriptive information.
- Data regarding appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, health insurance provider numbers, etc., that can identify a specific individual from the information alone (identifiable personal information).
- Other information that can identify a specific individual (e.g., social media usernames or account IDs).
Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)
The Creator may collect the following personal information when users utilize this Service:
- Name, address, gender, date of birth, phone number, email address, profile image.
- Information provided or displayed by a third party operating a service authorized by the user, through collaboration with this Service via API, including name, email address, ID information, device ID, nickname, friends list, gender, date of birth, profile image, and other registration information.
- Transaction records and payment-related information between users and partners (including information providers, advertisers, and advertising delivery destinations).
- Purchase and exchange history of points available in this Service.
- Online identifiers such as cookies, device information, location information, browsing history, and other information provided by users (e.g., information collected during surveys and feedback).
Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)
The purposes for which the Creator collects and uses personal information are as follows:
- To provide and operate the services offered by the Creator.
- To respond to inquiries from users (including identity verification).
- To send emails regarding new features, updates, and information about other services provided by the Creator.
- To deliver products, gifts, and prizes, etc.
- To contact users as necessary for maintenance and important notifications.
- To identify and deny access to users who violate the terms of use or attempt to use the service for illegal or improper purposes.
- To allow users to view, change, delete, and check the status of their registered information.
- To bill users for usage fees in paid services.
- To achieve the purposes related to the above.
Article 4 (Changes to the Purpose of Use)
The Creator may change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably deemed to be related to the prior purpose. If a change in purpose occurs, the Creator will notify users of the new purpose in a manner determined by the Creator or publish it on this website.
Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
The Creator will not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the user, except in the following cases, unless permitted by the Personal Information Protection Law or other laws:
- When it is necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain consent from the individual.
- When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of healthy development of children, and it is difficult to obtain consent from the individual.
- When a national agency, local public body, or a person entrusted by them cooperates in executing the affairs stipulated by laws and regulations, and obtaining consent from the individual may hinder the execution of those affairs.
- When the following matters have been announced or published in advance, and the Creator has notified the Personal Information Protection Commission:
- Including the provision to third parties in the purpose of use.
- Items of data to be provided to third parties.
- Means or methods of providing to third parties.
- The right of the individual to request the suspension of provision of personal information to third parties.
- The method of accepting such requests from individuals.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the following cases shall not be considered as providing information to third parties:
- When the Creator entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use.
- When personal information is jointly used with specific individuals, provided that the individual has been notified in advance of the fact, the items of personal information jointly used, the scope of joint users, the purpose of use, and the name or title of the person responsible for managing such personal information.
Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)
The Creator will promptly disclose personal information when requested by the individual. However, the Creator may choose not to disclose all or part of the information if disclosure falls under any of the following circumstances. If a decision is made not to disclose, the individual will be promptly notified.
- If there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party.
- If there is a significant risk of hindering the proper implementation of the Creator’s service provision and operation.
- If disclosure would violate other laws.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, personal information other than history information and characteristic information will generally not be disclosed.
Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)
Users may request the correction, addition, or deletion (hereinafter referred to as “correction, etc.”) of their personal information held by the Creator if it is incorrect, following the procedures specified by the Creator.
If the Creator deems it necessary to respond to such a request from a user, it will promptly make the necessary corrections.
If the Creator makes corrections based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or decides not to make corrections, it will promptly notify the user.
Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information, etc.)
If a user requests the suspension of use or deletion (hereinafter referred to as “suspension of use, etc.”) of personal information on the grounds that it has been handled beyond the purpose of use or has been acquired by improper means, the Creator will promptly conduct the necessary investigation.
Based on the results of the investigation in the preceding paragraph, if it is deemed necessary to respond to the request, the Creator will promptly suspend the use, etc., of the personal information.
If the Creator has suspended use, etc., based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or has decided not to suspend use, etc., it will promptly notify the user.
Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if there are significant costs involved in suspending use, etc., or if it is difficult to do so, the Creator will take alternative measures that are necessary to protect the rights and interests of the user.
Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)
The content of this Policy may be changed without notifying users, except for matters stipulated by laws or other provisions of this Policy. However, if significant changes that may have a substantial impact on users occur, the Creator will notify users in advance or publish such changes on this website.
Unless otherwise specified by the Creator, the revised privacy policy will take effect from the time it is published on this website.
Article 10 (Contact Information)
For inquiries regarding this Policy or procedures for the disclosure, correction, or suspension of use of personal information, please contact the following:
For inquiries: Please use the “Contact Us” form.
Established on October 1, 2024
Revised on October 16, 2024