Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy/Regarding the Use of This Site

To protect the personal information of our customers, we have disclosed the following Basic Policy for the Protection of Personal Information.

Basic Policy for the Protection of Personal Information

Mitsubishi Shoji Chemical Corporation will respect the personality of individuals, comply with the Personal Information Protection Act and the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures, and appropriately handle personal information, pseudonymized personal information, anonymized personal information (referring to information relating to an individual that has been processed so that it is impossible to identify a specific individual and that is also impossible to restore to the original personal information, including information on the means of processing) and information related to personal information (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Personal Information”).

1. We have implemented a control system which establishes internal corporate rules and designates a person to be charge of protecting personal information, and anonymized personal information , etc. (i.e., a collection of anonymized personal information and information on the means of processing) .
2. We fairly and properly obtain and handle personal information within the means necessary to fulfill the purpose of use that is notified to the user beforehand or publicly disclosed.
3. We take the appropriate safety management measures to prevent the loss, damage, tampering, or disclosure of personal information and anonymously processed information, etc.
4. We take the necessary measures to comply with the applicable laws and regulations when providing personal information or anonymously processed information, etc. to third parties.
5. We do our best to quickly respond to customer requests and inquiries regarding the disclosure, correction, and suspension of personal information, and questions related to anonymously processed information.
6. We make sure all our employees are familiar with the procedures for a proper handling of personal information and anonymously processed information by promoting training programs and educational activities, and we continuously review the management system.

Noriyuki Koga
President and Member of the Board
Mitsubishi Shoji Chemical Corporation

Purpose of use of personal information

We will handle the provided personal information to the extent necessary for achieving the following purposes, unless otherwise notified by other means.
In addition, we will not handle individual numbers beyond the scope of work operations related to individual numbers as set forth in laws and regulations.

1. Conclusion and execution of agreements between the customer and our company, payment, other transaction management and management of affiliated companies such as business investments.
2. Communication between the customer and our company, notification regarding corporate officer changes, sending schedule planners and calendars and issuing notices and greetings based on social customs, such as sending greeting letters
3. Provision of information about our products and services related to the transactions with the customer
4. Investigation, analysis, research and audits related to our businesses
5. Creation of statistical information, analysis of anonymized personal information or other processing of personal information for our use
6. Information exchange and communication with persons in industries and organizations related to our businesses

For the details of our businesses, please see “OUR BUSINESS” section in our company website.
In order to achieve the abovementioned purpose of use, we may contract with a contractor for the handling of the provided personal information. In that case, we will provide the necessary and appropriate supervision of the contractor in order to ensure security control of the contracted personal information.
In addition, when a government agency requests provision of personal information based on a law or regulation, we may provide the information to such agency.

Measures for security control of personal data

We implement the following security control measures for the provided personal data.

(1) Formulation of the basic policy
In order to secure appropriate handling of personal data, we have established the basic policy for compliance with related laws and regulations and the designated point of contact.
(2) Institutional security control measures
We have appointed a person in charge of the handling of personal data, established internal rules concerning the safe handling of personal data, and a framework for reporting to the person in charge if a fact or sign of a violation of a law or internal rule is found.
(3) Human security control measures
Regarding the points to note concerning the handling of personal data, we provide regular training to our employees.
(4) Physical security control measures
In the areas where personal data is handled, employee access is controlled, and measures are taken to prevent the viewing of personal data by unauthorized persons.
(5) Technological security control measures
We implement access control to restrict the scope of the persons in charge and personal information database, and at the same time we have introduced a framework to protect the information systems in which personal data is handled from unauthorized external access or unauthorized software.
(6) Grasping the external environment
We have grasped the frameworks concerning protection of personal information in each country where personal data is stored and have implemented security control measures.

Joint use of personal data

If necessary, we may jointly use personal information provided by our customers as follows. However, we will not jointly use individual numbers.

[Items that are jointly used]
Company name, affiliation, job position, name, address, telephone number, email address
[Scope of joint users]
Our company, Mitsubishi Corporation, affiliated companies listed in Mitsubishi Corporation’s securities report, and our subsidiaries
[Purpose of use of joint users]
To beneficially and appropriately provide our customers with services related to our businesses.
[Person responsible for the management of personal data]
Mitsubishi Shoji Chemical Corporation

Provision of personal information to third parties

We will not provide personal information to third parties, excluding the following cases.

(1) When prior consent is obtained from the customer
(2) When contracting with an external party within the scope necessary for the achievement of the purpose of use
(3) When provision is required based on a law or regulation
(4) When it is necessary for the protection of human life, physical well-being or assets, and it is difficult to obtain consent from the customer
(5) When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or promotion of the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain consent from the customer
(6) When it is necessary to cooperate with the national or local government for implementing administrative matters set forth by law or regulation, and obtaining consent from the customer may hinder the execution of such matters

Inquiries concerning personal information

In accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act, we accept requests for notification of the purpose of use, disclosure (including disclosure of records about provision to third parties), correction and suspension of use concerning our customers’ personal information that we possess, as well as questions regarding the handling of personal information or anonymized personal information and the filing of complaints.
To make a request, please contact the following point of contact for personal information. We will send the designated form for making a request. Please fill out the form and submit it to us by postal mail. In order to prevent the potential leak of personal information, we will only respond to requests made by the principal of the personal information or a duly authorized representative.

[Point of contact]
Mitsubishi Shoji Chemical Corporation
6-1, Kyobashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
104-0054
Point of contact for inquiries about personal information
E-mail : privacy@mccml.co.jp
Note: Please note that we will not accept inquiries through direct visits to our office.

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Regarding the use of this site

This site is operated by Mitsubishi Shoji Chemical Corporation.Before using this site, please make sure to read the following Terms of Use completely. By accessing this website, you acknowledge that you agree to all the provisions of these Terms of Use.

Prohibited Uses

The following actions are prohibited when using this website:

1. actions that infringe upon the property or privacy of the Mitsubishi Shoji Chemical Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") or any other party, or actions which have a likelihood thereof;
2. actions that create a disadvantage for or cause damage to the Company or any other party, or actions which have a likelihood thereof;
3. actions that violate laws, regulations, or the like, or actions which have a likelihood thereof; and
4. in addition to the aforementioned matters, any other actions that the Company deems inappropriate.

Copyrights: The copyrights for the content on this site (information, materials, images, voice sounds, etc.) are held by the Company, unless specifically and explicitly noted otherwise. Regardless of whether undertaken for profit or non-profit motives, the following actions (though not limited to) are entirely prohibited, unless the Company specifically agrees thereto in writing beforehand: duplicating, diverting, or selling the content of this site, or transforming, adding or altering, or adapting content beyond the legally permitted scope.

Disclaimer: The Company pays special attention to ensure that the information included on this site is up-to-date and accurate. However, the Company does not guarantee nor does it accept any responsibility whatsoever for the appropriateness and accuracy of the content on this website, unless specifically and expressly stated otherwise.
Additionally, please be aware that the content or URL of this site may be changed, and that the operation of this site may be suspended or ceased entirely, without prior notice. Regardless of reason, the Company does not assume responsibility for any damage arising from changes to the content of this site or from the suspension or cessation of operation.

Links

1. Unless express permission is granted by the Company, establishing links to this site is prohibited.
The Company will not be held responsible for any damage incurred by a company or individual due to the establishment of a link to this Website without the permission of the Company.
2. This Website may include links to sites other than this site (hereinafter referred to as "Other Sites"). Unless clearly stated otherwise, this does not imply that the Company recommends the use of Other Sites or the contents thereof. In addition, these links do not mean that there is an affiliation or any other relationship between the Company and Other Sites or the operators thereof, unless otherwise stated.
3. Other Sites that are linked from this site or have established a link to this site are managed and operated independent of the Company at the risk and responsibility of the persons who created Other Sites. Therefore, when using Other Sites, please make sure to comply with the terms of use for Other Sites. The Company does not guarantee the content of Other Sites, and will not be held responsible for any damage that occurs as a result of their use.