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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Higashiyama Corporation the owner and provider of this Website. Higashiyama Corporation takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

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Definitions and interpretation

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1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

Date

collectively all information that you submit to Higashiyama Corporation via the Website.

Cookies

a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below (Cookies);

User or you

any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Higashiyama Corporation and acting in the course of their employment ,or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Higashiyama Corporation and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and

Website

the website that you are currently using, URL:http://www.east-hill.co.jp/, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

2. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

  1. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;

  2. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;

  3. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;

  4. "including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";

  5. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;

  6. the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

 

Scope of this privacy policy

  1. This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Higashiyama Corporation the owner and provider of this Website. Higashiyama Corporation takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

 

Data collected

  1. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:

    1. Name

    2. Date of Birth;

    3. Contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;

      in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

 

Our use of Data

  1. To Comply with this privacy policy , Higashiyama Corporation. is the "data controller".

  2. Your Data will be retained as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected, and for any period thereafter as legally required or permitted by applicable law.

  3. your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This includes our affiliates and / or other companies within our group. However, the following cases are excluded.

    1. we are obliged or permitted by law to do so

    2. any third party disclosures specifically set out in this policy

    3. to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.

  4. All personal Data is stored securely . For more details on security see the clause below (Security).

  5. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:

    1. internal record keeping;

    2. contact for market research purposes which may be done using email. Such information may be used to customise or update the Website;

      in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Third party websites and services

  1. Higashiyama Corporation. may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with certain processes necessary for the operation of the Website. The providers of such services have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website.

  2. Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that we request. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties will be processed within the terms of this privacy policy .

 

Links to other websites

  1. This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

 

Changes of business ownership and control

  1. Higashiyama Corporation. may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Higashiyama Corporation. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.

  2. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.

  3. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

 

Controlling use of your Data

  1. Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:

  2. use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and

  3. sharing Data with third parties.

 

Functionality of the Website

  1. To use all features and functions available on the Website, you may be required to submit certain Data.

  2. You may restrict your internet browser's use of Cookies. For more information see the clause below (Cookies).

 

Accessing your own Data

  1. You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by Higashiyama Corporation. (where such Data is held).

 

Security

  1. Data security is of great importance to Higashiyama Corporation. and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website.

  2. If password access is required for certain parts of the Website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.

  3. We endeavour to do our best to protect your personal Data. However, transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure and is done at your own risk. We cannot ensure the security of your Data transmitted to the Website.

 

Cookies

  1. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Higashiyama Corporation. uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products. Higashiyama Corporation. has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.

  2. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a pop-up requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Higashiyama Corporation. to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.

  3. This Website may place the following Cookies※

  4. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.

  5. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.

  6. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

  7. We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site -- you can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

 

※Type of Cookie                                               Purpose

Analytical/performance cookies                They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

Functionality cookies                                      These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).

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Changes to this privacy policy

  1. Higashiyama Corporation. may update this privacy policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

    You may contact Higashiyama Corporation. by email at duo-higashiyama@east-hill.co.jp.

    14th November 2021

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