Privacy Policy

1. About This Privacy Policy
HighChem Co., Ltd. ("we" or "our company") recognizes the handling and protection of personal information as a crucial corporate responsibility.We adhere to the Personal Information Protection Law, related guidelines, laws, and regulations, and have established this Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this policy") based on our internal standards.

This policy elucidates the purposes for which personal information is collected and underscores our commitment to maintaining societal trust. Depending on the service, additional provisions or separate stipulations regarding the handling of personal information may be added to this policy, which will take precedence as applicable.

2. About Us
HighChem Co., Ltd.
President and Representative Director: Taka Ushio
Address: 11th floor, Tokyo Toranomon Global Square, 1-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan

3. About Personal Information
Personal information refers to any data about individuals that can identify specific individuals through details such as name, address, telephone number, email address, or personal identification codes contained within the information.

4. Compliance Matters for Acquisition of Personal Information
We adhere to the following practices in the acquisition, use, and sharing of personal information:

(1) Acquisition of Personal Information: We collect personal information through appropriate and fair means, including:
　　　• Customers using our website forms
　　　• Business partners
　　　• Job applicants
　　　• Employees

(2) Purpose of Use of Personal Information: We use personal information within the limits necessary for the following purposes:
　　　・For customers using our website forms:
　　　　　- Provision of products or services
　　　　　- Providing information on products or services
　　　　　- Sending advertising messages
　　　　　- Responding to customer inquiries
　　　・For business partners:
　　　　　- Necessary contact and negotiations for business operations
　　　　　- Management of business partner information
　　　・For job applicants:
　　　　　- Assessments during recruitment selection
　　　　　- Communication with applicants
　　　　　- Use in personnel and labor management post-recruitment
　　　・For employees:
　　　　　- Personnel and labor management, salary administration
　　　　　- Social insurance and tax procedures
　　　　　- Other necessary business or legal procedures

(3) Sharing of Personal Information: Personal information may be shared among our group companies as outlined above. In such cases, we are responsible for managing the shared personal information.

5. About Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
Except as detailed in section 4.(3) or as required by law, we will not disclose personal information to third parties without the consent of the individual.

6. About Security Measures for Personal Information
We establish procedures for handling personal information within our internal standards, aiming to prevent loss, destruction, alteration, or leakage of personal information and to ensure its safety effectively.

7. Retention and Disposal of Personal Information
We manage and retain personal information appropriately for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Personal information is promptly and securely discarded and deleted after the purposes have been fulfilled, except when a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Disclosure, Correction, etc. of Personal Information
Upon request from an individual for disclosure, correction, or deletion of personal information held by us, we will respond appropriately and promptly in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We review and update this policy as necessary in compliance with the Personal Information Protection Law and related regulations. Any changes to this policy will become effective when posted on our website.

10. About Our Website and Third-Party Services
・SSL: Our website supports SSL encryption to protect personal information.

・Cookies: Our website uses cookies. For more details, please refer to our separate Cookies Policy.

・Third-Party Services: Our website may include links to third-party websites or Internet sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Users are encouraged to read the privacy policies of these third parties carefully.

11. Contact information
For inquiries about this policy, please contact:
General Affairs Department, HighChem Co., Ltd.
Address: 11th floor, Tokyo Toranomon Global Square, 1-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan
Email: soumu@highchem.co.jp

Effective Date: May 21, 2024

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