Privacy Policy (English)
ScaleWorX, Inc. (“ScaleWorX” or “the Company”) recognizes the importance of properly handling and protecting personal information (information that identifies an individual) as a key social responsibility. The Company complies with Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and other applicable laws and regulations, and has established this Privacy Policy to ensure the appropriate management of personal information.
1.Personal Information Protection Framework
The Company has established internal rules and organizational structures for the protection of personal information, appoints personnel responsible for personal information management, and implements appropriate safeguards to ensure proper handling throughout the organization.
2.Collection of Personal Information
The Company collects personal information by lawful and fair means, and only to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes described below.
When collecting personal information, the Company will clearly specify the purpose of use in advance or at the time of collection, unless otherwise permitted by law.
3.Use of Personal Information
Personal information obtained by the Company will be used for the following purposes:
- Planning, development, quality improvement, marketing, and provision of the Company’s products and service
- Responding to inquiries and providing necessary support and services
- Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance from governmental authorities
- Recruitment-related screening, communication, and hiring activities
- Business communication and contract execution with business partners, including subcontractors and joint research partners
- Other purposes clearly specified at the time of acquisition
ScaleWorX will use personal information only within the scope of the purposes disclosed in advance.
Personal information may be used or disclosed without the individual’s consent when permitted under applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the following circumstances:
- When cooperation is required with national or local government authorities, and obtaining consent may interfere with the execution of such duties
- When disclosure is requested by courts, law enforcement agencies, bar associations, consumer protection organizations, or other authorized institutions
- When disclosure is necessary to protect public health or to promote the sound development of children, and obtaining consent is difficult
- When personal information is transferred as part of a business succession, such as a merger or acquisition, and is used within the scope of the original purpose of use
4. Security Measures
The Company takes appropriate technical and organizational security measures to prevent unauthorized access, leakage, loss, or damage of personal information, and to ensure its proper management.
Employees and contractors handling personal information are provided with appropriate training and supervision.
5. Requests for Access, Correction, or Deletion of Personal Information
Individuals may request disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, or suspension of provision to third parties of their personal information held by the Company.
Upon confirmation of the requester’s identity, the Company will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
6. Disclosure and Entrustment to Third Parties
The Company will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent from the individual, except as permitted by applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the following cases:
- When required by law
- When necessary to protect the life, body, or property of an individual and it is difficult to obtain consent
- When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children
- When cooperation with national or local government authorities is required
When entrusting the handling of personal information to a third party, the Company will select contractors that meet appropriate security standards and will exercise necessary and appropriate supervision through contractual arrangements.
Inquiries Concerning Personal Information
For inquiries regarding personal information, including requests for disclosure, correction, suspension of use, or deletion, please contact us via the inquiry form addressed to the Company’s Personal Information Protection Officer.
Handling of Personal Information on This Website
This website is intended to provide information about the Company’s products and services.
The Company may collect personal information through this website for purposes such as organizing seminars and events, distributing email newsletters, and responding to inquiries or requests for information.
In all such cases, personal information will be strictly managed in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and the Company will promptly and appropriately respond to requests from users regarding disclosure, correction, suspension of use, or other handling of their personal information.
Continuous Improvement
The Company will periodically review and improve this Privacy Policy and its personal information management practices in response to changes in laws, regulations, and business operations.
Use of Cookies
The Company’s website uses cookies to improve usability and analyze website usage.
Cookies do not collect information that can directly identify individuals.
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functions.