Privacy Policy
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KNOWLEDGE BOND Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) is committed to nurturing individuals who embody our mission: “to cultivate independent and self-reliant thinkers who forge their own paths and contribute to the global community.” We recognize that the protection of personal information in today’s highly advanced information society forms the foundation of all our business activities. The Company complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and all other applicable laws and regulations. We hereby establish the following Privacy Policy and pledge to properly use, manage, and protect personal information in accordance with this policy.
Article 1: Definition of Personal Information
In this Privacy Policy, “personal information” refers to “personal information” as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information—information relating to an identifiable living individual, including names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, school names, and any other information that can identify a specific person.
Article 2: Acquisition of Personal Information
The Company acquires personal information through lawful and appropriate means, without deception or other improper methods.
Article 3: Use of Personal Information
The Company uses personal information within the scope of the purposes indicated at the time of acquisition and only to the extent necessary for the execution of our operations. If personal information is to be used for any purpose not specified below, prior consent will be obtained from the individual concerned.
Purposes of Use
- To provide the services requested by customers and any related services
- For purposes notified in advance to customers in writing or through other means
- To provide information on seminars, programs, and other services
- To verify identity when responding to customer inquiries
- To provide various forms of information via email and to respond to inquiries
- To conduct surveys aimed at improving our services
- To exercise rights or fulfill obligations under contracts or applicable laws
- When required by laws and regulations
Article 4: Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
The Company does not provide personal information to third parties without the individual’s prior consent, except in cases permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other relevant laws.
Article 5: Management and Security of Personal Information
The Company ensures that personal information is accurate and manages it safely and appropriately. We implement security measures—including the development of internal information-handling rules and organizational systems—to protect personal information from loss, alteration, leakage, destruction, or damage. The Company strictly prohibits taking personal information outside the organization or transmitting it externally in ways that may cause leakage.
Article 6: Disclosure, Correction, Suspension of Use, and Deletion of Personal Information
The Company acknowledges the right of individuals to request disclosure, correction, suspension of use, or deletion of their personal information. Upon receiving such a request, we will respond promptly, provided the identity of the requester is verifiable. If identity cannot be confirmed, we may be unable to comply with the request. For inquiries or requests regarding personal information, please contact us at:
KNOWLEDGE BOND Inc.
E-mail: contact@knowledgebond.com
Article 7: Disclaimer and Company Rights
All content published on the Company’s website is the property of the Company or partner organizations providing such content, and is protected under copyright law, trademark law, and related regulations. Unless prior permission is obtained from the Company or the rights holder, reproduction, transfer, lending, resale, or reuse of any website content is strictly prohibited. The Company bears no responsibility for any damages incurred as a result of such prohibited actions. Should these actions result in profit to the offender or damage to the Company, the Company reserves the right to seek compensation for losses.
Article 8: SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
The Company’s website uses SSL encryption. Information such as names, email addresses, and telephone numbers entered by users is automatically encrypted before transmission to ensure secure communication.
Article 9: Use of Cookies
The Company may use cookies to provide better services to customers. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and do not infringe on user privacy. Users may disable cookies through browser settings if desired.
Article 10: Amendments to the Privacy Policy
The Company reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy, in whole or in part, without prior consent from users. The revised policy becomes effective upon publication on the Company’s website and applies automatically to all users.
August 2024
CEO Maiko Fushimi