Kichietsu Bussan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) establishes the following Privacy Policy regarding the handling of personal information obtained through the website “KBC-LINK” (hereinafter referred to as “the Website”) operated by the Company, and strives to appropriately protect and manage such information.

1. Acquisition of Personal Information
Through inquiry forms, registration forms, recruitment application forms, and similar means on the Website, the Company may collect the following personal information: 

• Name

• Company name and affiliation

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Website URL

• Resume, curriculum vitae, educational background, qualifications, and other recruitment-related information

• Work history, business experience, and details of services that can be provided

• Available languages, place of residence, and other business-related information

• Any other information voluntarily provided by the use

2. Purpose of Use of Personal Information 

The Company will use the acquired personal information solely for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries

• Performing services based on requests or contracts

• Providing information about the Company’s services and products

• Contacting registered partners and business collaborators related to the Company’s business (KBC-LINK), providing project information, and confirming availability for assignments

• Recruitment selection for full-time employees, contract employees, and similar positions, and communications related thereto

• Service improvement and marketing activities (limited to use as statistical data that does not identify individuals)

3. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties 
The Company will not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the individual, except as required by laws and regulations.

4. Outsourcing of Personal Information Handling 
The Company may outsource all or part of the handling of personal information to external parties to the extent necessary for business operations or recruitment activities. In such cases, the Company will exercise appropriate supervision and management over the outsourcing parties to ensure the security of personal information.

5. Management of Personal Information 
The Company will take necessary and appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access to, loss, destruction, alteration, or leakage of personal information.

6. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies   
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user convenience and for site analysis purposes. Information obtained through these technologies does not include personally identifiable information.
 

7. Retention and Deletion of Personal Information

Personal information provided by registered partners and business collaborators, as well as personal information obtained through recruitment applications, will be retained only for the period necessary for the operation of the Company’s business and recruitment activities.
Upon request from the individual, or when the purpose of use has been fulfilled, or when the Company determines that there has been no usage for a certain period, such information will be promptly deleted or otherwise appropriately managed within a reasonable scope.
Registration as a partner or submission of a recruitment application does not guarantee employment or the provision of work.

8. Disclosure, Correction, and Deletion of Retained Personal Data   
If an individual requests disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, or suspension of use of their personal information held by the Company, the Company will respond promptly within a reasonable scope. Requests should be made via the inquiry form on the Website.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy   
The contents of this Privacy Policy may be changed without prior notice as necessary. Any changes will become effective upon being posted on the Website.
 

10. Contact Information
For questions or consultations regarding the handling of personal information, please contact us via the inquiry form on the Website. In principle, the responsible party will respond within three business days.

Kichietsu Bussan Co., Ltd.   
Address: 2-3-22 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041, Japan