PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
STD CONNECT Inc. (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) recognizes the importance of protecting personal information, including user information collected through our website.
We comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan and other applicable laws and regulations, and handle personal information appropriately in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information.
Information provided by users through inquiries or other communications
Name, company name, department, job title, phone number, email address, inquiry details, and other information provided to us.
Information collected in connection with our services
Contract information, business meeting information, billing information, delivery information, and other information necessary for our business activities, including overseas market entry support, import/export support, sales channel development, and related services.
Information automatically collected through website use
Cookies, IP address, access logs, pages viewed, date and time of use, device information, browser information, referrer information, and other information related to website access and usage.
2. Purpose of Use
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries
To provide, operate, and manage our services
To execute contracts, verify identity, manage billing and payments, and perform other transaction-related operations
To provide overseas market entry support, import/export support, sales channel development, sales representation, local coordination, partner introductions, and other services related to our business
To provide information about our services, send service-related notices, and conduct sales and marketing activities
To improve our website, analyze usage, and improve marketing activities
To prevent unauthorized access, unauthorized use, and other security risks
To comply with applicable laws and regulations
To perform purposes incidental to the above
3. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand website usage, improve convenience, improve content, and measure advertising and marketing effectiveness.
Users may refuse or delete cookies by changing their browser settings. However, some functions of our website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
4. Use of Google Analytics
Our website may use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about user access to our website. We use this information to analyze website usage, improve our services, and improve our marketing activities.
Information collected through Google Analytics is handled in accordance with Google’s terms of use and privacy policy.
Users may restrict the collection of information by Google Analytics by disabling cookies in their browser settings.
5. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
Except where permitted by law, we do not provide personal data to third parties without the prior consent of the individual.
However, we may provide personal data to third parties in the following cases:
When required by law
When necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property
When particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the healthy development of children
When cooperation with a national government agency, local public body, or a party entrusted by them is necessary
When otherwise permitted by applicable laws and regulations
6. Outsourcing
We may outsource the handling of personal information to external service providers to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of use.
In such cases, we select appropriate service providers and exercise necessary and appropriate supervision over them.
7. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties Located Outside Japan
In connection with overseas market entry support, import/export support, cooperation with local partners, and other business activities, we may provide personal data to, or entrust the handling of personal data to, business partners, alliance partners, contractors, or service providers located outside Japan.
In such cases, we will take necessary measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including providing necessary information and obtaining consent where required.
8. Security Management Measures
We take necessary and appropriate security management measures to prevent leakage, loss, damage, unauthorized access, or other improper handling of personal information.
We also provide necessary and appropriate supervision over our employees and outsourced service providers.
9. Retention Period
We retain personal information only to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of use.
When the personal information is no longer necessary, we will delete or dispose of it appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
10. Requests for Disclosure, Correction, Suspension of Use, and Other Procedures
If we receive a request from an individual or their authorized representative for disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, erasure, or suspension of provision to third parties regarding personal data held by the Company, we will respond appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy as necessary.
The revised Privacy Policy will become effective when it is posted on our website, unless otherwise specified.
12. Contact
For inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, please contact us at:
STD CONNECT Inc.
Email: info@std-connect.co.jp
Effective Date: May 20, 2026
Last Updated: June 15, 2026
