2. Purpose of Use

The specific purposes of use of user information related to the provision of this service are as follows:

1. To register for this service, verify identity, authenticate users, record user settings, and calculate usage fees for providing, maintaining, protecting, and improving this service
2. To measure traffic and user behavior
3. To deliver, display, and measure the effectiveness of advertisements
4. To provide information and respond to inquiries regarding this service
5. To address actions that violate our terms, policies, or other rules related to this service
6. To notify users of changes to terms, policies, etc., related to this service

3. Notification, Publication, or Consent Acquisition and Suspension of Use

Users may request the suspension of the collection or use of all or part of their user information by performing the prescribed settings for this service. In such cases, our company will promptly suspend its use in accordance with our company's rules. However, certain user information may be a prerequisite for the provision of this service, and collection or use can only be stopped upon withdrawal from this service following our prescribed procedures.

4. External Transmission, Third-Party Provision, and Use of Information Collection Modules

4-1. In this service, the following partners may store cookies on users' devices and use them to accumulate and utilize user information:

1. Partner companies
2. Privacy policies of the above partners
3. Opt-out (disable) URLs of the above partners

4-2. This service incorporates the following information collection modules. Accordingly, user information is provided to the module providers (including those located outside Japan) as follows:

1. Name of the information collection module
2. Provider of the information collection module
3. Items of user information provided
4. Means and methods of provision
5. Purpose of use by the provider
6. Presence of third-party provision by the provider
7. Privacy policy URL of the provider

5. Third-Party Provision

We will not provide personal information included in user information to third parties (including those located outside Japan) without prior user consent, except in the following cases:

1. When entrusting all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary for achieving the purpose of use
2. When personal information is provided as part of business succession due to mergers or other reasons
3. When personal information is provided to partners or information collection module providers as stipulated in Section 4
4. When cooperation with national institutions, local governments, or their designees is necessary for law-defined tasks, and obtaining user consent may impede the execution of such tasks
5. Other cases permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other laws

6. Joint Use

We may jointly use users' personal information as follows:

1. Items of personal information jointly used
2. Scope of jointly using parties
3. Purpose of use by jointly using parties
4. Name or title of the individual or entity responsible for managing personal information

7. Disclosure of Personal Information

When users request the disclosure of personal information under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, we will confirm that the request is from the user themselves and disclose the information without delay (or notify the user if the requested personal information does not exist). However, this does not apply when we are not obligated to disclose under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other laws. Please note that a handling fee (1,000 yen per request) will be charged for personal information disclosure.

8. Correction and Suspension of Use of Personal Information

8-1. If we receive a request from a user to correct personal information under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information due to inaccuracies, or to suspend its use beyond the disclosed purpose or due to unauthorized acquisition, we will promptly investigate and, based on the results, correct or suspend the use of the personal information and notify the user. If we decide not to make corrections or suspend use, we will notify the user accordingly.

8-2. If we receive a request from a user to delete their personal information, we will delete it if deemed necessary and notify the user accordingly.

8-3. The provisions of 8-1 and 8-2 do not apply when we are not obligated to correct or suspend the use of personal information under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other laws.

9. Contact Information

For opinions, questions, complaints, or other inquiries regarding the handling of user information, please contact us at the following:

Ikeda Seicha Co., Ltd.
Address: Within the Tea Industry Complex, 3-11 Nanei, Kagoshima City, 891-0122, Japan
Personal Information Protection Officer: Kenta Ikeda
Contact: 099-267-8980

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may change this policy as necessary. However, if changes to this policy require user consent under the law, the revised policy will only apply to users who have consented to the changes in the manner prescribed by us. If we change this policy, we will notify users of the effective date and content of the revised policy by displaying it on our website or by other appropriate means.