プライバシーポリシー（Privacy Polic）

Privacy Policy

AHORA (“the Shop”) establishes the following Privacy Policy (“this Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in the services provided on this website (“the Services”).

Article 1 (Definition of Personal Information)

“Personal Information” refers to “personal information” as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, meaning information about a living individual that can identify a specific person through details such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, and other descriptions contained in such information. It also includes data relating to appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, and insurer numbers on health insurance cards, which can identify a specific individual on their own (“Personal Identifying Information”).

Article 2 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)

The Shop may ask users to provide the following personal information when purchasing products or making inquiries:

a) Name (including phonetic spelling)
b) Date of birth
c) Address
d) Phone number
e) Email address
f) Credit card information, etc.
g) Transaction history with the Shop and its details

Personal information will be collected by lawful and fair means, and only after clearly specifying the purpose of use.

Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

The purposes for which the Shop collects and uses personal information are as follows:

To provide and operate the Shop’s services
To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification)
To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns, and information about other services provided by the Shop
To contact users when necessary, such as for maintenance or important notifications
To identify users who violate the Terms of Service or attempt to use the Services for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse their use
To enable users to view, modify, delete, or review their own registered information and usage status
For purposes incidental to the above purposes

Article 4 (Changes to the Purpose of Use)

The Shop may change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably recognized that the new purpose is related to the original purpose.
In the event of a change, the Shop will notify users through methods prescribed by the Shop or by posting the revised purpose on this website.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

The Shop will not provide personal information to any third party without obtaining prior consent from the user, except in the following cases or where permitted by laws and regulations:

When the user has given consent
When necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property, and obtaining consent from the user is difficult
When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children, and obtaining consent from the user is difficult
When cooperation is required with a government agency, local authority, or an entrusted entity in performing duties under laws and regulations, and obtaining user consent may impede the execution of such duties
When prior notice or public announcement has been made regarding the following, and the Shop has submitted notification to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
- Inclusion of third-party provision in the purpose of use
- Items of data provided to third parties
- Method or means of provision
- Discontinuation of provision to third parties upon user request
- Method of accepting such requests

Notwithstanding the above, in the following cases, the recipient of personal information is not considered a third party:

When the Shop outsources the handling of personal information within the necessary scope for achieving the purpose of use
When personal information is provided in connection with a business succession due to a merger or other reasons
When personal information is jointly used with specific parties, and the user has been notified in advance of the items of personal information to be shared, the scope of joint users, the purpose of use, and the person responsible for managing the personal information, or such information has been made easily accessible to the user

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

When the Shop receives a request for disclosure of personal information from the user, the Shop will promptly disclose the information to the user.
However, disclosure may be withheld in whole or in part in the following cases, and the user will be notified without delay if a decision not to disclose is made:

When disclosure may harm the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the user or a third party
When disclosure may significantly impede the proper execution of the Shop’s operations
When disclosure would result in a violation of laws or regulations

Information other than personal information (such as history or characteristic information) will not be disclosed in principle.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

If the user’s personal information retained by the Shop contains errors, the user may request correction, addition, or deletion (“Correction, etc.”) of the personal information in accordance with the procedures set by the Shop.
Upon receiving such a request and determining that it is necessary to respond, the Shop will promptly carry out the Correction, etc.
When the Shop performs or decides not to perform such Correction, etc., the Shop will notify the user without delay.

Article 8 (Security Measures for Personal Information)

The Shop will maintain users’ personal information in an accurate and up-to-date state and implement comprehensive security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, damage, alteration, or leakage.

Article 9 (Suspension of Use, etc.)

If the Shop is requested by the user to suspend the use or delete personal information (“Suspension, etc.”) due to it being handled beyond the scope of the stated purpose of use or acquired by fraudulent means, the Shop will promptly conduct the necessary investigation.
If the Shop determines, based on the investigation, that it is necessary to respond to the request, the Shop will promptly carry out the Suspension, etc.
The Shop will notify the user without delay when such Suspension, etc., is performed or when a decision is made not to perform it.
Notwithstanding the above, if Suspension, etc., involves excessive cost or is otherwise difficult, alternative measures will be taken where necessary to protect the user’s rights and interests.

Article 10 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

This Policy will be reviewed and improved as necessary while complying with Japanese laws and other regulations concerning the handling of personal information.
Except where otherwise specified by laws or in this Policy, the Shop may revise this Policy without notifying users.
Unless otherwise specified by the Shop, the revised Privacy Policy will take effect when posted on this website.

Article 11 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact:

Shop Name: AHORA
Operating Company: UMIBOWs Co., Ltd.
Address: 496-2 Kamoise, Mitsushima-cho, Tsushima-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
Contact Person: Abiru
Email: tsushima.upcycle@gmail.com