Privacy Policy

GN Corporation Co Ltd (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) handles personal information and other user-related information obtained through the website operated by the Company (“Website”) in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Basic Policy

The Company will comply with applicable laws, regulations, and relevant guidelines concerning the protection of personal information, and will appropriately acquire, use, manage, and safeguard personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information in connection with the operation of the Website:

  1. Information provided directly by users through inquiries, requests for materials, collaboration proposals, meeting requests, and similar communications
    Examples: name, institution or organization, department, position, email address, phone number, address, inquiry details, and any other information voluntarily submitted by the user
  2. Information provided in connection with recruitment applications, business alliance proposals, research collaboration inquiries, and similar matters
    Examples: professional background, areas of expertise, curriculum vitae/resume information, and other information necessary for review or communication
  3. Information automatically collected through use of the Website
    Examples: IP address, cookies, device information, browser information, browsing history, access date and time, referrer information, and other log data
  4. Information collected in connection with seminars, information sessions, events, online meetings, or similar activities
    Examples: registration details, attendance history, communication records, and questionnaire responses

As a general rule, we do not collect personal information beyond the scope necessary for the performance of our business.

3. Purposes of Use

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  1. To provide information regarding our business, services, and activities
  2. To respond to inquiries, consultation requests, meeting requests, collaboration proposals, and other communications
  3. To review, propose, and perform consulting, research support, international collaboration support, technology transfer support, regulatory and market-related support, and other business activities
  4. To inform users of, administer, communicate regarding, and improve seminars, information sessions, events, and similar activities
  5. To conduct recruitment activities, communicate with applicants, and make hiring decisions
  6. To maintain and manage the Website, analyze usage, improve usability, ensure security, and prevent unauthorized use
  7. To respond as required by applicable laws and regulations
  8. For purposes incidental to the foregoing

If we change the purpose of use, we will do so only within a scope reasonably related to the original purpose and will provide notice by appropriate means, such as posting on the Website.

4. Proper Acquisition of Personal Information

We acquire personal information by lawful and proper means and do not acquire it through deception or other wrongful means.
Where it is necessary to obtain sensitive personal information, we will do so appropriately, including obtaining the consent of the individual where required by law.

5. Provision to Third Parties

We do not provide personal data to third parties without the prior consent of the individual, except in the following cases:

  1. Where required by law
  2. Where necessary for the protection of a person’s life, body, or property and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
  3. Where especially necessary for the improvement of public health or the sound development of children and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
  4. Where cooperation with a national or local governmental body, or a party entrusted by such body, is necessary for the performance of duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the individual’s consent may impede such performance
  5. Where otherwise permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other applicable laws

Please note that cases involving outsourcing within the scope necessary to achieve the stated purposes of use, business succession, or other situations not deemed third-party provision under applicable law may also apply.

6. Outsourcing

We may outsource all or part of the handling of personal information to external service providers to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of use.
In such cases, we will appropriately select and supervise such contractors.

7. Security Control Measures

We take necessary and appropriate security control measures to prevent leakage, loss, damage, unauthorized access, and other risks relating to personal information.
We also exercise necessary and appropriate supervision over our employees and contractors. The Personal Information Protection Commission publishes guidance and procedures relating to breach response and personal information protection.

8. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

  1. We may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as improving usability, understanding usage of the Website, ensuring security, and improving content.
  2. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, doing so may result in certain functions of the Website becoming unavailable.
  3. We may use analytics tools. In such cases, data may be processed in accordance with the terms or privacy policy of the relevant service provider.

9. External Services

In operating the Website, we may use external services such as form services, analytics services, cloud email services, online meeting services, and other third-party services.
Information collected or processed through such services may also be subject to the terms of use or privacy policies of the relevant service providers.

10. Requests for Disclosure and Other Rights

If an individual or his/her representative requests notification of purpose of use, disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, erasure, or suspension of third-party provision with respect to retained personal data held by the Company, we will respond appropriately in accordance with applicable law after verifying the identity of the requester.
For details regarding procedures, required documents, and any applicable fees, please contact the inquiry desk below.

11. Handling of Sensitive Information

We recognize that, due to the nature of research collaboration, medical-related consultations, regulatory support, and similar matters, highly sensitive information may be transmitted to us.
However, the Company is not a medical institution and does not provide medical judgment or treatment through the Website.
If a user needs to send confidential or sensitive information, the user should contact us in advance as appropriate. A separate non-disclosure agreement or other contractual arrangement may be required.

12. Information of Minors

Where a minor provides personal information, such provision shall be made with the consent of a parent, guardian, or other legal representative where necessary.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy as necessary in response to legal amendments, operational changes, changes in services, or other circumstances.
Any revised Privacy Policy shall become effective when posted on the Website or on such later effective date as separately specified.

14. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, requests concerning retained personal data, complaints, or consultations, please contact:

Company Name: GN Corporation Co Ltd
Address: 3-8, Wakamatsu, Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan
E-mail:
Phone: +81-55-2357527

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