Privacy Policy

1. Basic Policy

MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) may collect and use personal information such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of customers, business partners, and others as necessary for conducting its business operations. The Company recognizes such personal information (hereinafter referred to as “Personal Information”) as a valuable asset and will collect, handle, use, and protect it lawfully and appropriately. To fulfill this responsibility, the Company handles Personal Information based on the following basic policy:

(1)

Comply with applicable laws and regulations related to Personal Information and strive to review and improve handling practices as needed.

(2)

Establish internal rules regarding the handling of Personal Information and ensure thorough awareness among employees.

(3)

Specify the purpose of use as clearly as possible when acquiring Personal Information and notify, disclose, or indicate it.

(4)

When disclosing or providing Personal Information to contractors within the scope necessary for business, conclude appropriate contracts and conduct proper supervision.

(5)

Take necessary measures to prevent leakage, loss, or alteration of Personal Information and manage it appropriately.

2. Personal Information Collected and Handled by the Company

“Personal Information” refers to information related to an individual, such as name, date of birth, and contact details, which can identify a specific individual either directly or in combination with other information.

3. Name of Personal Information Handling Business Operator

– Name: MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
– Address: 3-1-3 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
– Representative: Yasuhiko Isobe, President and CEO

4. Methods of Collecting Personal Information

(1)

Information collected directly from the individual:

Includes the following:

• – Personal details (e.g., name, date of birth, occupation)
• – Contact information (e.g., phone number, email address, address, mobile number)
• – Payment and transaction information
• – Serial numbers of Company products (may identify the individual when registering products, opening accounts, or purchasing services from any group company)
• – IP address and MAC address (when accessing the Company’s website or online services)

(2)

Information collected from sources other than the individual:

Includes the following, obtained from lawful sources such as corporate directories, telephone books, or credit information agencies:

• – Personal details (e.g., name, date of birth, occupation, credit information)
• – Contact information (e.g., phone number, email address, address, mobile number)

5. Purpose of Use of Personal Information

The Company uses appropriately obtained Personal Information for the following purposes. If the purpose does not fall under any of the items below or is not clearly evident from the acquisition context, the Company will notify or indicate the purpose of use to the individual:

(1)

Provision, sales, installation, repair, inspection, and after-sales service of information imaging equipment, design and measurement equipment, and information services

(2)

Announcements of new products and services, corporate PR, public relations, and IR activities

(3)

Surveys and responses to inquiries related to the above services

(4)

Transactions for procurement of materials

(5)

Recruitment activities

(6)

Measurement and improvement of advertising effectiveness

(7)

Analysis of site browsing information and delivery of interest-based advertising (behavioral targeting)

(8)

Market analysis and marketing

(9)

Announcements of seminars, events, and exhibitions

(10)

Responding to inquiries

(11)

Other operations incidental to the above

6. Management of Personal Information

The Company takes the following measures to manage Personal Information:

(1)

Establishment of rules for handling Personal Information

(2)

Development of company-wide information management systems

(3)

Employee education on handling Personal Information

(4)

Theft prevention of information system devices and electronic media

7. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

The Company does not disclose or provide Personal Information to third parties except in the following cases:

(1)

With the individual’s consent

(2)

When disclosed or provided to contractors within the scope necessary for business

(3)

When disclosed or provided in a form that does not identify the individual, such as statistical data

(4)

When required by laws or equivalent regulations

(5)

When necessary to protect life, body, or property

(6)

When cooperating with national or local government agencies in performing public duties

(7)

When otherwise specially permitted by laws or equivalent regulations

8. Outsourcing of Personal Information Handling

The Company may outsource the handling of Personal Information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use. In such cases, the Company will conclude contracts with the contractors and implement necessary measures to ensure appropriate safety management and supervision.

9. Joint Use of Personal Data

The Company may jointly use Personal Information with domestic group companies. The purpose of use in such cases will be within the scope described in Section 5 above.

10. Disclosure, Correction, and Suspension of Use of Personal Information

Individuals have the right to request the following regarding Personal Information held by the Company:

(1)

Disclosure and correction of Personal Information

(2)

Suspension of use or deletion of Personal Information if it falls under any of the following:

• 1 Improper use
• 2 Improper acquisition
• 3 Leakage of Personal Information
• 4 Risk of infringement of the individual’s rights or legitimate interests

11. Response to Leakage of Personal Information

In the event of a leakage or potential leakage of Personal Information held by the Company, the Company will promptly take measures to prevent further damage and strive to prevent recurrence.

12. Contact Information

For inquiries or complaints regarding Personal Information, or requests as described in Section 10, please contact the following email address.

After confirming the identity of the requester, the Company will respond appropriately. If a large volume of documents is required or the cost of providing electronic media is high, actual expenses may be charged.

Email:mutoh-legal@mutoh.co.jp