Staple Co., Ltd. (the Company) recognizes the importance of managing personal information. In addition to complying with Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information, the Company establishes, implements and maintains the following Privacy Policy.

Article 1: Our Approach to Personal Information Protection

We establish a management system suited to our operations to protect personal information, including customer and personnel information. We handle it appropriately and carefully in accordance with our internal rules and standards and the provisions below.

Article 2: Collection of Personal Information

When collecting personal information through this website's inquiry form or other methods we consider appropriate, we explain the purpose in advance and use lawful, fair means to collect only the information necessary to achieve that purpose.

Article 3: Use of Personal Information

We use personal information only within the scope of the purposes to which the provider has consented through the inquiry form or another method we consider appropriate. Within the scope necessary to achieve those purposes, we may entrust its handling to an affiliated company or another third party. If we share personal information with affiliated companies or other third parties, we explain in advance the categories of information to be shared, the purposes of shared use and other relevant matters through the inquiry form or another appropriate method.

Article 4: Entrusting and Providing Personal Information

When entrusting the handling of personal information to an affiliated company or another third party, we do so only to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes to which the provider has consented. Any other provision of personal information to third parties is also limited to the scope of that consent. Where entrusting or provision is planned, we obtain the provider's consent in advance.

Article 5: Security Measures

We clearly define our personal information management rules, ensure that personnel understand them and implement the necessary safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, alteration and leakage. Where internal audits, actual security incidents, or comments and requests from information providers identify a need for improvement, we promptly take corrective action.

Article 6: Disclosure, Correction, Deletion and Related Requests

If a provider requests disclosure, correction, deletion, suspension of use or erasure of their personal information, we respond within a reasonable time and scope.

Article 7: Compliance and Continuous Improvement

We comply with the laws, notices and other regulations applicable to the protection of personal information and continually improve our practices to ensure it is handled appropriately.

Effective May 2020

Staple Co., Ltd.