1. Introduction
The Hyogo Kobe Investment Support Center, which operates this website, fully recognizes the importance of your privacy and personal information (hereinafter referred to as "personal information"). We also take the utmost care to protect such information. Personal information refers to information that can identify you as an individual, such as your address, name, telephone number, place of employment, and email address, that is transmitted when you use the services of this website.2. Collection of personal information
The purpose of collecting personal information on this site is to provide more convenient services. Personal information is collected to the minimum extent necessary. Personal information collected is always collected through the information input page. As a general rule, we do not collect personal information without prior notice from the customer. Furthermore, if a customer does not wish to provide personal information, they may choose not to provide it. However, depending on the service, providing personal information may be a prerequisite for using the service.3. Use and disclosure of personal information
The Hyogo Kobe Investment Support Center will only use and disclose personal information provided by customers in the following cases:(1) When disclosing to parties necessary for the performance of the services of this site
(2) When disclosing information in a manner that does not allow the individual customer to be identified
(3) When the customer has given their consent
(4) When we are required by law to disclose information to the appropriate party.
(5) When necessary to protect the rights or assets of this site or the rights, assets, or lives of users
4. Links outside the site
Other sites and services linked to pages or advertisements on this site are operated under personal information regulations and policies that differ from those of this site. This site does not guarantee the safety of personal information provided by customers at these linked sites. Furthermore, this site does not assume any obligation or responsibility regarding the provision of personal information. When providing personal information, we recommend that you refer to the terms and conditions set forth by each site before making any decisions regarding the provision of information.April 1, 2010