Wakita & Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Our company") may require users of the WIN Auction website (hereinafter referred to as "Users") to provide their personal information in order to provide services. We respect the privacy of our users, comply with laws regarding the protection of the personal information, and pay close attention to the management of personal information.

1. Definition of personal information

Personal information is a combination of one or more of the following information: member ID, password, email address, company name, person in charge, address, telephone number, fax number, bank account information, auction usage history, and other information regarding purchases. Information that can be used to identify a specific individual by combining one or more pieces of information.

2. Purpose of use of personal information

Our company will appropriately and properly utilize personal information obtained from users via the Internet, in writing, or over the phone, for the purposes listed below and to the extent necessary for the performance of business:

• To provide internet auction services to users
• To conduct commercial transactions with users
• To confirm identity of users
• To comply with matters required as conditions of business license
• To provide our services, products, auction information, etc. related to commercial transactions with users
• To respond to inquiries and requests from users
• Other operations related to internet auctions

3. About security

We will implement necessary and appropriate information security measures to protect users personal information from unauthorized access, falsification, destruction, leakage, loss, etc.

4. Supervision of subcontractors

Our company may outsource the handling of acquired personal information in order to carry out operations related to internet auctions. In that case, we will take the necessary measures to properly manage personal information by entering into a contract with you regarding matters related to maintenance and management, such as confidentiality and prohibition of re-provision. However, if required by law, the information may be provided to the relevant public institution.

5. Disclaimer

In the following cases, we are not responsible for the acquisition of personal information by a third party:

• If the user himself/herself discloses personal information to a third party using the functions of our service or by other means
• If an individual can be identified by the information entered by the user on our service

6. About the privacy policy updates

In order to protect personal information, we may revise this privacy policy in accordance with changes in laws and regulations or as necessary. In that case, we will post the latest privacy policy on this website.

7. Inquiries regarding privacy policy

For inquiries regarding our privacy policy, please contact as follows:

1-3-20 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0002
Wakita & Co., Ltd. International Sales Department
wakitamac@wakita.co.jp