Privacy Policy of Shorinji Kempo Group

 

Each corporation and organization affiliated with the Shorinji Kempo Group (hereinafter referred to as "each corporation and organization") recognizes the importance of personal information (information that can identify an individual) and will comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related laws and regulations. To ensure the proper collection, use, and secure management of personal information, each corporation and organization has established the following policy and will strive for its implementation.

Furthermore, each corporation and organization will regularly review, improve, and enhance its practices to ensure the continuous and secure protection of personal information.

 

1. Acquisition of Personal Information

 

Each corporation and organization will acquire personal information through lawful and fair means.

 

2. Specification of Purpose of Use

 

The purposes for which each corporation and organization acquires personal information are as follows:

(1) Support for procedures necessary for various activities of the Shorinji Kempo Group, including the registration of monshinto (disciples) and members, and the collection of membership fees. (2) Creation of lists of personal information and other documents necessary for managing monshinto and members. (3) Sending of documents, materials, purchased goods, etc. (4) Providing information about services offered by each corporation and organization. (5) Conducting surveys on service usage by each corporation and organization, etc., including the use of statistical information in a format that cannot identify individuals, such as the total number of monshinto or members by gender, age, and residential area. (6) Other legitimate purposes within the scope of business activities of each corporation and organization.

*Personal information may be handled beyond the scope of the above purposes of use if the individual's consent has been obtained in advance, or if any of the following items apply:

① Cases based on laws and regulations. ② Cases where it is unavoidable to avoid present danger to the life, body, or property of a person (including corporations), and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent. ③ Cases where it is particularly necessary to handle personal information beyond the scope of the purpose of use for the promotion of the healthy development of children and youth, etc., and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent. ④ Cases where each corporation and organization needs to cooperate with inquiries from investigative agencies in connection with criminal cases, etc., and obtaining the individual's consent may impede the execution of such duties.

 

3. Provision to Third Parties

 

Acquired personal information may be entrusted to subcontractors who bear confidentiality obligations, within the scope of the purposes of use stipulated in this personal information protection policy.

Except for the above, personal information will not be provided to third parties without the prior consent of the individual, except in cases falling under the following items:

(1) Cases based on laws and regulations. (2) Cases where it is unavoidable to avoid present danger to the life, body, or property of a person (including corporations), and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent. (3) Cases where it is particularly necessary for the promotion of the healthy development of children and youth, etc., and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent. (4) Cases where each corporation and organization needs to cooperate with inquiries from investigative agencies in connection with criminal cases, etc., and obtaining the individual's consent may impede the execution of such duties.

 

4. Security Management

 

Each corporation and organization will endeavor to keep personal information accurate and up-to-date within the scope of the purpose of use.

Each corporation and organization will take necessary and appropriate measures to prevent leakage of personal information, loss or damage of personal data, and other secure management of personal information.

 

5. Disclosure, Correction, Suspension of Use, etc.

 

If an individual requests the disclosure, correction, or suspension of use of their personal data held by each corporation and organization, we will respond promptly within a reasonable scope. If you wish to do so, please contact us at the inquiry desk below.

 

6. Inquiries Regarding Personal Information

 

Each corporation and organization will promptly and appropriately handle complaints and other inquiries regarding the handling of personal information. Inquiries regarding personal information are accepted at the following contact point:

Inquiries Regarding Personal Information Kongo Zen Sohonzan Shorinji Abiko Dojo TEL: 090-3503-7933 Mail: ryuta.fujita@nifty.com

Inquiries by Email *Please note that if you have set up domain-specific reception, you may not receive emails from the representative.