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Personal Information Protection Policy

Introducing the policy for personal information protection at GlobalWafers Japan.


Personal Information Protection Policy

We recognize that personal information is an important asset, and we believe that strict management of personal information is the basis of our business activities and social responsibility. We handle personal information in accordance with the following policy.

  • Katsuaki Koutari, President & Representative Director
  • GlobalWafers Japan Co., Ltd.

1.Basic Policy

  1. We comply with the Personal Information Protection Act and other related laws and regulations. We also steadily implement and maintain the "Personal Information Protection Regulations" (hereinafter, "Internal Regulations") established by our company, and strive to continuously improve the Internal Regulations.
  2. In addition to establishing a management system for the protection of personal information, we inform officers and employees of our company's Internal Regulations and strive to ensure thorough compliance with the Internal Regulations.
  3. W handle personal information within the scope of the purpose of use that has been clearly indicated to the customer. Furthermore, we will not disclose or provide personal information provided by our customers to third parties unless we have the consent of the customer or there is another valid reason.
  4. We maintain personal information accurate and up-to-date. We strive to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, falsification, and leakage of personal information.
  5. We sincerely and promptly respond to inquiries and requests for disclosure of personal information from customers.

2.Purpose of use of personal information

When receiving personal information from our customers, we clearly indicate the purpose of use of the personal information in advance and use the information within the scope of that purpose of use.
If it becomes necessary to use the customer's personal information beyond the scope of the purpose of use specified in advance, we will notify the customer to that effect and obtain the customer's consent before using the personal information.

3.Provision of personal information

  1. We do not disclose or provide the personal information of customers to third parties except in the following cases.
    • When consent has been received from the customer
    • When required by law
    • When it is necessary to protect human life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain consent from the customer
    • When entrusting the handling of personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use
    • When there is succession of business due to merger, company split, business transfer, or other reasons
  2. Notwithstanding 1. above, when it is determined that it is appropriate for our affiliated companies or agents to respond to customer inquiries regarding products, repairs, or services, we may provide the affiliated company or agent with the customer's address, name, telephone number, etc.

4.Procedures for requesting disclosure, etc.

We respond to the following requests from customers regarding their personal information held by the company: 1. Request for disclosure, 2. Request for notification of purpose of use, 3. Request for correction, 4. Request for addition, 5. Request for erasure, 6. Request for suspension of use or suspension of provision to third parties.

5.Inquiries regarding personal information

For inquiries about your personal information and the Personal Information Protection Policy in general, please contact the General Affairs Group of the Management Department.

6.Other matters

  1. This Personal Information Protection Policy relates to our handling of personal information in Japan. Our affiliated companies are not covered.
  2. Please note that some services provided by our company may not be available if the customer does not provide personal information.
  3. If you are under the age of 16, please obtain consent from your parents before providing your personal information.
  4. We may use cookies and web beacons to provide better services on our website.
  5. We cannot be held responsible for ensuring the security of your personal information on other websites linked to our website.
  6. If there are any important changes or notices regarding the handling of personal information, we will notify you on this page.
  7. We may revise our Personal Information Protection Policy and Internal Regulations in order to better protect the personal information of our customers, or in accordance with revisions to relevant laws and regulations.

Inquiries

Inquiries on Personal Information Protection Policy

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Personal information received from customers will be used only
for responding to inquiries.

Please note that inquiries received on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays,
year-end and New Year holidays, and other company holidays will be answered on the next business day or later.