Privacy Policy

Max & Brothers Co., Ltd., the operating company (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in connection with the services provided on this website (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”).

Article 1 — Personal Information

“Personal Information” refers to “personal information” as defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. It means information relating to a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, or other descriptions contained in such information. It also includes data related to facial features, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information such as health insurance card insurer numbers that can identify a specific individual on their own (personally identifiable information).

Article 2 — Method of Collecting Personal Information

The Company may ask users to provide personal information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, driver’s license number, and other information when users register for the Service.

The Company may also collect information related to transaction records and payments, including users’ personal information, from the Company’s partners, including information providers, advertisers, ad distributors, and other parties (hereinafter referred to as “Partners”).

Article 3 — Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information

The purposes for which the Company collects and uses personal information are as follows:

To provide and operate the Company’s services
To respond to inquiries from users, including identity verification
To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns, and other services provided by the Company
To contact users as necessary for maintenance, important notices, and other matters
To identify users who violate the Terms of Use or attempt to use the Service for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse their use of the Service
To allow users to view, modify, or delete their registered information and view their usage status
To charge users usage fees for paid services
For purposes incidental to the above purposes

Article 4 — Changes to the Purpose of Use

The Company shall change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonably deemed to be related to the original purpose before the change.
If the purpose of use is changed, the Company shall notify users of the changed purpose or publicly announce it on this website by the method prescribed by the Company.

Article 5 — Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

The Company shall not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the user’s prior consent, except in the following cases. However, this excludes cases permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other laws and regulations.
1. When it is necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
2. When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of the sound development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
3. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national government agency, local public entity, or a person entrusted by such an agency or entity in performing affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the consent of the individual may hinder the performance of such affairs
4. When the following matters have been announced or publicly disclosed in advance, and the Company has filed a notification with the Personal Information Protection Commission:
  1. That the purpose of use includes provision to third parties
  2. The items of data to be provided to third parties
  3. The means or method of provision to third parties
  4. That the provision of personal information to third parties will be stopped at the request of the individual
  5. The method for accepting requests from the individual
Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, in the following cases, the party receiving the information shall not be deemed a third party:
1. When the Company entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
2. When personal information is provided due to the succession of business as a result of a merger or other reasons
3. When personal information is jointly used with a specific party, and the individual has been notified in advance, or the information has been made readily accessible to the individual, regarding the fact of joint use, the items of personal information jointly used, the scope of the jointly using parties, the purpose of use by the jointly using parties, and the name of the person or entity responsible for managing the personal information

Article 6 — Disclosure of Personal Information

When the Company is requested by the individual to disclose personal information, the Company shall disclose it to the individual without delay. However, if disclosure falls under any of the following cases, the Company may choose not to disclose all or part of the information. If the Company decides not to disclose the information, it shall notify the individual without delay. A fee of 1,000 yen per request shall be charged for the disclosure of personal information.
1. When disclosure may harm the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party
2. When disclosure may significantly hinder the proper execution of the Company’s business
3. When disclosure would otherwise violate laws and regulations
Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, information other than personal information, such as history information and characteristic information, shall generally not be disclosed.

Article 7 — Correction and Deletion of Personal Information

If the user’s personal information held by the Company is incorrect, the user may request the Company to correct, add, or delete such personal information (hereinafter referred to as “Correction, etc.”) in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company.
If the Company determines that it is necessary to respond to the request described in the preceding paragraph, the Company shall promptly make the Correction, etc. to the relevant personal information.
When the Company has made the Correction, etc. based on the preceding paragraph, or has decided not to make such Correction, etc., the Company shall notify the user without delay.

Article 8 — Suspension of Use of Personal Information

If the Company is requested by the individual to suspend the use of or delete personal information (hereinafter referred to as “Suspension of Use, etc.”) on the grounds that the personal information is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use or was obtained by fraudulent means, the Company shall conduct the necessary investigation without delay.
Based on the results of the investigation described in the preceding paragraph, if the Company determines that it is necessary to respond to the request, the Company shall promptly carry out the Suspension of Use, etc. of the relevant personal information.
When the Company has carried out the Suspension of Use, etc. based on the preceding paragraph, or has decided not to carry out such Suspension of Use, etc., the Company shall notify the user without delay.
Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if the Suspension of Use, etc. involves significant costs or is otherwise difficult to carry out, and if alternative measures necessary to protect the user’s rights and interests can be taken, the Company shall take such alternative measures.

Article 9 — Changes to the Privacy Policy

The contents of this Policy may be changed without notifying users, except for matters otherwise provided in laws and regulations or in this Policy.
Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised Privacy Policy shall take effect from the time it is posted on this website.

Article 10 — Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact the following office:

Address: 4-34-1 Midori, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Company Name: Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of TOKYO
Operating Company: Max & Brothers Co., Ltd.
Email Address: info@roycegracie.tokyo