Privacy Policy

I, Shogo Takeuchi, operate this website and provide the service VideoDrop (hereinafter referred to as “the Service”). This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) describes how I handle users’ personal information.

Article 1 (Personal Information)

“Personal Information” refers to the “personal information” defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. It is information about a living individual that can identify a specific person by including items such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact details, or other descriptions, as well as data related to one’s appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information such as insurer numbers on health insurance cards, which on their own can identify a specific individual (personal identification information).

Article 2 (Methods of Collecting Personal Information)

I may request personal information from users, such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver’s license number when users register for the Service. In addition, I may collect transaction records and payment-related information containing users’ personal information from my partners (which include information providers, advertisers, ad delivery platforms, etc.; hereinafter “Partners”).

• Google Analytics I use “Google Analytics,” an access analysis tool provided by Google, to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects your traffic data by using cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings to refuse the collection of traffic data. Please note that personal identification of you cannot be made from the traffic data. Google Analytics Terms of Service: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/jp/
• Google API I use the Google API services provided by Google Inc. (hereinafter “Google”). In the Service, the Google API service is used for user login and account management as well as for sending emails. I do not directly view this information. The information is not used beyond the scope set by the system, and I will not view or provide any information obtained through these means to any third party without your permission. Scopes for using the Google API

  Google API Scope	Reason for Requesting Scope
  openid	For Google Sign-In and authentication/authorization using OAuth 2.0.
  https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.email	For Google Sign-In and authentication/authorization using OAuth 2.0, account identification, and email sending.

  • Google API Terms of Service:
    https://developers.google.com/terms
  • Google API Services User Data Policy:
    https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy

Article 3 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

The purposes for which I collect and use personal information are as follows:

1. To provide and operate the Service.
2. To respond to inquiries from users (including identity verification).
3. To send emails regarding new features, updates, campaigns of the Service, or notifications of other services I may offer.
4. To provide necessary communications such as maintenance notifications or important announcements.
5. To identify users who violate the Terms of Service or attempt to use the Service for fraudulent or unjust purposes, and to deny their access.
6. To allow users to view, modify, or delete their registered information and to check their usage status.
7. To bill users for usage fees in the case of paid services.
8. For purposes incidental to the above.

Article 4 (Changes to the Purpose of Use)

1. I may change the purpose of use of personal information only if the new purpose is reasonably related to the original purpose.
2. If I change the purpose of use, I will notify users of the new purpose by a method prescribed by me or publish it on this website.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

1. Except in the cases listed below or as permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other applicable laws, I will not provide personal information to any third party without obtaining your prior consent.
   1. When it is necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property and obtaining consent is difficult.
   2. When it is particularly necessary for the promotion of public health or the sound development of children and obtaining consent is difficult.
   3. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, local government, or a person entrusted by them in executing the affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining consent may hinder such execution.
   4. When, in advance, I have announced or published the following, and notified 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 methods of provision to third parties.
      4. That provision to third parties will be halted upon the user’s request.
      5. The method by which I will accept the user’s request.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the recipients of the provided information shall not be considered third parties in the following cases:
   1. When I outsource the handling of all or part of the personal information within the scope necessary for achieving the purpose of use.
   2. When personal information is provided in connection with a merger or other business succession.
   3. When personal information is jointly used between specified parties, provided that I have notified you in advance or have made available the information regarding the joint use, including the items of personal information jointly used, the range of parties, the purpose of use by those parties, and the name or designation of the person responsible for managing such personal information.

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

1. When you request disclosure of your personal information, I will disclose it without delay. However, if disclosure may fall under any of the following, I may choose not to disclose all or part of the information. In such cases, I will notify you without delay. A fee of 1,000 yen per request may be charged for disclosure.
   1. If disclosure may harm your or a third party’s life, body, property, or other rights or interests.
   2. If disclosure may significantly interfere with the proper execution of my operations.
   3. If disclosure would otherwise result in a violation of any applicable laws.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, information other than personal information, such as historical data and characteristic information, will not be disclosed in principle.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

1. If you believe that the personal information I hold is incorrect, you may request, following the procedures I have established, that I correct, add to, or delete (hereinafter “correction, etc.”) the personal information.
2. If I determine that your request is valid, I will promptly make the necessary corrections, additions, or deletions.
3. I will notify you without delay once I have made the corrections, etc., or if I decide not to make such changes.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information, etc.)

1. If you request the suspension or deletion (hereinafter “suspension, etc.”) of the use of your personal information on the grounds that it is being handled beyond the intended scope or has been obtained by improper means, I will promptly conduct an investigation.
2. Based on the results of the investigation, if I determine that it is necessary to comply with your request, I will promptly suspend or delete the personal information.
3. I will notify you without delay when I have carried out the suspension, etc. or if I decide not to do so.
4. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs, if suspension, etc. would incur excessive costs or is otherwise difficult to execute, I may take alternative measures necessary to protect your rights and interests.

Article 9 (Changes to the Privacy Policy)

1. I may change the contents of this Policy without notifying you, except for matters separately stipulated by law or in this Policy.
2. Unless otherwise specified, the revised Privacy Policy will become effective when posted on this website.

Article 10 (Use of Third-Party Services)

1. I may change the contents of this Policy without notifying you, except for matters separately stipulated by law or in this Policy.
2. Unless otherwise specified, the revised Privacy Policy will become effective when posted on this website.

Article 11 (Contact Information)

If you have any questions regarding this Policy, please contact me at the following:

Email Address: [email protected]