Personal information protection basic policy

Asahi Carbon Co., Ltd. and affiliated companies (hereinafter collectively referred to as “our company”) deeply recognize that personal information is important information that constitutes privacy, and regarding all personal information. We believe that all personal information must be handled carefully under the principle of respect for the individual’s personality.

Purpose of use of personal information

When personal information is provided, our company will use it within the scope of the purpose specified when you provide personal information.

Disclosure of personal information to third parties

Our company will not disclose personal information to any third party except in the following cases.

  1. 1.Obtaining the consent of the person
  2. 2.When our company judges that it is appropriate to respond or respond from our affiliated companies or agents based on the content of inquiries from the person himself/herself.
  3. 3.When it is necessary to disclose to the business consignment company or cooperating company that has concluded a confidentiality agreement in advance in order to carry out the collection purpose specified to the person
  4. 4.When it is necessary to disclose personal information to financial institutions, etc. in order to settle the price due to the purchase of products or the use of paid services, etc.
  5. 5.When disclosing in a state where the individual cannot be identified (statistical data, etc.)
  6. 6.When disclosure to a third party is permitted by law, guidelines, guidelines, etc.

In addition, when providing or entrusting the processing of personal information that our company holds to a third party, sufficient consideration should be given to the selection of the provider or the entrusted party, and the handling by our company.
We will endeavor to provide necessary supervision, etc. so that we will take appropriate and reliable protective measures as well as ourselves.

Personal information management

We manage the personal information of the individual in an appropriate manner and take preventive measures and safety measures against unauthorized access and loss, destruction, falsification, leakage, etc. of personal information. We also continue to provide in-house training on the protection and proper handling of personal information.

Inquiries about personal information

Anybody who wishes to inquire, correct, or delete his/her personal information, our company will promptly respond according to the prescribed procedures.

Compliance and review of laws and norms

Our company will comply with applicable laws and norms regarding personal information, and strive to continuously improve and improve our efforts to protect personal information.

January 1, 2015
Asahi Carbon Co., Ltd.