Privacy Policy
Kouzou Shuzo Brewery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) establishes this Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the handling of personal information on this website and any related websites used for the purchase of or entry into lotteries for the Company’s products (hereinafter collectively referred to as “this Site”).
Article 1 (Personal Information)
"Personal information" means "personal information" as defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan (Act No. 57 of 2003), and refers to information about a living individual that can identify a specific person from the description of the information itself, including but not limited to name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, or any other description (including individual identification codes).
Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)
1.We may collect personal information but not limited to name, gender, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, either directly from users or from the Company’s partners (including information providers, advertisers, and advertising platforms, hereinafter referred to as "Partners").
2.Methods of collecting personal information are as follows:
①When collected directly by the Company:
(ア)When users enter their information using their devices on this Site.
(イ)When users provide information in writing, verbally, or through other media.
(ウ)When information is automatically transmitted or provided through the use or browsing of our services, products, applications, websites, advertisements, or content.
②When collected indirectly by the Company:
(ア)When information is legally obtained from business partners or third parties with the user’s consent.
(イ)When business partners provide personal-related information such as activity logs on services or websites, IP addresses, cookies, advertising IDs, or device information.
Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)
The Company collects and uses personal information for the following purposes and will not use it for any other purpose:
①To provide, operate, and plan new services related to this Site
②To operate and improve this Site and related advertisements
③To manage applications, lotteries, payment, and delivery for the Company’s products
④To analyze surveys, compile statistical data, and send rewards
⑤To manage applications, selection, and communication for recruitment purposes
⑥To respond to inquiries, including identity verification
⑦To send updates, promotional campaigns, or information regarding other services provided by the Company
⑧To contact users when necessary, regarding maintenance, important notices, or other matters
⑨To respond, investigate, detect, or prevent fraud or violations
⑩To fulfill purposes that are related or incidental to the purposes listed above
Article 4 (Measures to Ensure Security of Personal Information)
The Company strives to maintain personal information accurately and up-to-date, provides training to ensure its protection from unauthorized access, alteration, leakage, loss, or damage. In addition, the Company has established internal regulations for the protection of personal information and conducts regular inspections to ensure proper on-site management.
Article 5 (Change of Purpose of Use)）
The Company may change the purpose of using personal information only if the new purpose is reasonably related to the previous one. If the purpose is changed, the Company will notify users or publicly announce the revised purpose through a method prescribed by the Company, including posting on this Site.
Article 6 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
1.The Company will not provide personal information to any third party without the prior consent of the user, except as permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other relevant laws and regulations, or in the following cases:
①When it is necessary to protect the life, body, or property of an individual, and obtaining the user’s consent is difficult
②When it is particularly necessary for public health improvement or sound growth of children, and obtaining the user’s consent is difficult
③When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government agency, or a person entrusted by such agency, in performing duties as prescribed by law, and obtaining the user’s consent may hinder the execution of such duties
④When the following matters have been notified to users in advance or made easily accessible, and the Company has submitted the necessary report to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
(ア)That the purpose of use includes provision of personal information to third parties
(イ)The categories of personal data to be provided to third parties
(ウ)The means or methods of provision
(エ)That the provision of personal information to third parties will be discontinued upon the user’s request
(オ)The method for accepting such requests from users
2.Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the following cases are not considered to be the provision of personal information to third parties
①When the Company entrusts the handling of personal information to a third party within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
②When personal information is provided as part of a business succession, such as trough a merger
③When personal information is shared with a specific party, provided that the items, scope of joint users, purpose, and responsible manager are notified or made easily accessible
3.Provision of personal information to third parties will be conducted in writing or by electronic means, and may include informative data as necessary.
Article 7 (Joint Use)
The Company may jointly use personal information within the following scope:
①Items of personal information to be jointly used:
Usage history on this Site, records of applications for recruitment, lotteries, etc., submitted by this Site users, and applicants’ names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses.
②Scope, names, addresses, and representatives of joint users:
Group companies of the Company (for details, please refer to: https://www.insou-hd.co.jp/group/)
③Purpose of joint use:
The same as those stated in Article 3.
Article 8 (Anonymously Processed Information)
1.The Company, may create anonymously processed information by processing customers’ personal information in accordance with the standards set forth in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. The processing includes the following:
①Deletion of information that can identify specific individuals
②Deletion of individual identification codes
③Deletion of codes that link information to each other
④Deletion of unique descriptions
⑤Other measures based on the characteristics of the personal information database
2.Anonymously processed information created by the Company may include the following customer attributes:
・Gender
・Age (in ranges)
・Address (prefecture and municipality) ・Occupation
3.When providing anonymously processed information to third parties, the purpose, items, and method of provision are as follows
①Purpose of provision:
(ア)For affiliated companies to create statistical information
(イ)For considering operation of this website and advertisement placement
(ウ)For purchase, payment, and shipment of the Company’s products
②Items included in the anonymously processed information:
The items listed in Paragraph 2 of this Article
③ Method of provision:
Provided electronically through secure means such as encryption to ensure information security
④Measures for secure management of anonymously processed information:
Same as those described in Article 4
Article 9 (Disclosure, Correction, Deletion of Personal information)
1.Upon a request for disclosure, correction , deletion, suspension, or erasure of personal information (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Correction, etc.”), the Company will promptly investigate and take appropriate action according to procedures. To make such a request, please contact the inquiry desk specified in Article 13.
2.When making a request under Paragraph 1, the Company may require the submission of certain documents designated by the Company. All costs associated with preparing and submitting such documents shall be borne by the requester; the Company will not cover these expenses.
3.Based on the results of the investigation under Paragraph 1, the Company may decline to take all or part of the requested action if any of the following apply. If such a decision is made, the Company will promptly notify the requester:
①If there is a risk of harm to the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the user or a third party
②If there is a risk of significantly interfering with the proper execution of the Company’s business
③If the identity of the requester cannot be verified as the data subject
④If the required documents are not submitted by the designated deadline
⑤If the request would violate laws or regulations
4.Notwithstanding Paragraphs 1 and 2, if fulfilling the request would require excessive costs or involve other practical difficulties, and if alternative measures can be taken to protect the user’s rights and interests, the Company will take such alternative measures and notify the user without delay.
5.Disclosure of personal information shall be provided only to the individual concerned. A handling fee of JPY 1,000 (plus applicable consumption tax) will be charged per disclosure request.
6.Notwithstanding the above provisions, the Company generally does not disclose non-personal information such as access history or behavioral data.
Article 10 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)
1.Unless otherwise required by applicable laws or specifically stated, this Privacy Policy may be changed without prior notice to users.
2.Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy will take effect upon being posted on this Site.
Article 11 (Cookies)
1.A "cookie" is a piece of data sent from a web browser. By referencing cookies, the web server can identify the user’s device, allowing for more efficient use of the Company’s website.
2.This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. The cookie used in this service do not contain any personally identifiable information(PII).
3.Third-party advertising providers, such as Google, may use cookies to deliver advertisements based on user’s past visits to this or other websites
4.Users who prefer not to allow the use of cookies can disable them through their web browser settings.
Article 12 (Disclaimer)
1.The Company shall not be held liable for any information or services provided on external websites accessed via links, banners or other means from this Site. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information in this Site, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or safety of the content. Some information may be outdated.
2.The Company shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from or in connection with the content provided or posted on this Site.
Article 13 (Inquiry Desk)
For any inquiries, including questions, concerns, complaints regarding the handling of personal information by the Company, please contact us at the address below:
Address：1393-1, Ooaza-Kushima, Kushima-shi, Miyazaki 888-0001, Japan
Company Name：Kouzou Shuzo Brewery Co., Ltd.
Representative：Yukiya Kawakami, President & CEO
Enacted on July 22, 2025
