Human Metabolome Technologies, Inc. (“the Company”) collects data relating to privacy from the persons visiting the Company’s website over the Internet. The Company recognizes the importance of personal data of individuals and makes every effort to protect personal data as set forth below.
1. Collection and Use
In principle, there is no need for individual users accessing or viewing this website to provide data that could identify specific individuals and personal data such as names, addresses, and e-mail addresses (“personal data”). Personal data that make it possible to identify individuals viewing this website (“users”) is only collected when such personal data is voluntarily submitted by users visiting the website by e-mail, etc. The Company only uses such personal data to reply to such inquiries in a manner appropriate to the purpose of the inquiry and will not retain the personal data any longer than is necessary for the purpose for which they were provided.
2. Management and Protection
When handling personal data, the Company shall, within the scope of the objectives for its use, limit the number of persons handling the data and manage the data carefully so that it is not used for improper purposes at the Company. Personal data shall also be handled appropriately in accordance with the provisions of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Japanese Law) and other applicable rules when supplying data to contractors and third parties. Moreover, the Company shall implement reasonable security measures, both from a technological and an organizational perspective, to counter risks such as unauthorized access, loss, destruction, falsification, or leakage of personal data.
3. Inquiries, Corrections, Deletions
When receiving a request from a user to disclose, correct, or suspend the use of the user’s personal data or erase personal data held by the Company, the Company shall, having confirmed the identity of the user, respond to the request without delay and within reasonable limits. Users desiring the disclosure, etc. of personal data are kindly requested to fill out the necessary details on forms specified by the Company, attach the documentation necessary for the verification of the identity of the person making the request, and send the documents to the address below. The Company shall process the request once the Company has confirmed that the request came from the user. Please note that the user is responsible for the cost of postage and other related expenses.
- Requests for disclosure → Disclosure Application Form
- Requests for correction, addition, or deletion → Correction Application Form
- Requests for suspension of use, elimination, or suspension of disclosure to third parties → Suspension of Use Application Form
[Postal Address]
Human Metabolome Technologies, Inc. Corporate Division
Stern Chuo Bldg. 5F, 2-9-6 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033, Japan
* Please attach one of the following as identity verification supporting documentation:
- Copy of passport (please mask your photo and any national identification number if applicable)- one
- Copy of driving license (please mask your photo) – one
- Copy of one of below: social security numbers card, permanent resident card, (please mask your photo) – one
4. Privacy Policy Changes and Notification of Changes
This policy is subject to review and alteration as necessary and appropriate to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards concerning personal data and to ensure that the activities outlined in each of the provisions above are handled appropriately.
5. Inquiries
Please use the Contact Form if you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this policy, please contact us as provided in “Inquiries, Corrections, Deletions”.