Nitta Gelatin Inc. (“Nitta Gelatin”) hereby establishes a policy regarding the protection of personal information and specific personal information recognizing that it is a social responsibility to properly manage personal information and specific personal information, and will comply with laws and regulations regarding personal information, ensure its officers, employees, and related staff are thoroughly informed of this Policy and thus strive to protect personal information and specific personal information.

We will acquire the following types of personal information.

In compliance with related laws and regulations such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, we will properly acquire and strictly manage the personal information as follows related to business activities, and will not use the same for purposes other than the intended purpose of use, as a rule.

In compliance with related laws and regulations such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, we will properly acquire and strictly manage the personal information as follows related to mail-order business activities, and will not use the same for purposes other than the intended purpose of use, as a rule.

In compliance with related laws and regulations such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, we will properly acquire and strictly manage the personal information as follows related to those who participate in and are introduced to events, plans or seminars we host and will not use the same for purposes other than the intended purpose of use as a rule.

We may acquire personal information as follows for the smooth execution of our business and the safety of our business and employees. In compliance with related laws and regulations such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and this Policy, etc., we will properly acquire and strictly manage the information, and will not use the same for purposes other than the purpose of use as set forth in this Policy, etc. as a rule.

We will acquire the following personal information with regard to handling of personal information of shareholders. We will not use the information as a rule for purposes other than exercise of rights and performance of obligations under the Companies Act, provision of various benefits for shareholder status, or other purposes of shareholder management purposes.

We will acquire the following personal information relating to hires, etc. In compliance with related laws and regulations such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and this Policy, etc., we will properly acquire and strictly manage the information, and will not use the same for purposes other than the purpose of use as set forth in this Policy, etc. as a rule.

We will acquire the following personal information relating to whistleblowers. In compliance with related laws and regulations such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and this Policy, etc., we will properly acquire and strictly manage the information, and will not use the same for purposes other than the purpose of use as set forth in this Policy, etc. as a rule.

In addition, those who engage in whistleblowing can make anonymous reports and provide personal information voluntarily.

We will retain the collected personal information as in (1) to (7) for the period we specify in-house and then discard it in sequence. We will retain employee information for the period required by the relevant laws and regulations, after which it will be sequentially destroyed.

We will use the acquired personal information within the scope of the following businesses we conduct and by the following methods.

In principle, we will not provide personal data retained by us to third parties except with the consent of the subjects of the information. However, in the following cases, it may be provided to a third party.

Nitta Gelatin may outsource the handling of personal data to a third party to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use.

   In such instance, when outsourcing all or part of the handling of personal data to an external business operator, we will set standards for contractor selection and select the contractor company from among those business operators who are recognized to be able to handle personal data properly and reliably, according to those standards, and conclude an appropriate outsourcing contract.

We will keep personal data accurate and up-to-date within the scope of the purpose of use, and will strive to delete the personal data without delay when its use is no longer necessary.

   In addition, in order to prevent unauthorized access to personal data, or loss, destruction, damage, alteration, leaks, etc. of personal information, we will take necessary measures such as maintaining security, development of management systems, and thorough employee education, etc., carry out safety measures and strictly manage personal information.

Regarding retained personal data, in accordance with the laws and regulations, we will respond to requests by the subject person or their agent for notification of the purpose of use, disclosure, change, etc. (correction, addition or deletion of content), suspension of use, etc. (suspension of use or erasure), or for suspension of provision to third parties

   However, in the following cases, we may not respond to requests from the subject person or their agent, or may take alternative measures.

Our website uses cookies and other identifiers to identify users of our website. For information such as the history of views of our website by users of our website acquired by us through cookies (“cookie information”), the purpose for which we use cookie information (including the handling of cookies issued by third parties), and more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy. In addition, cookie information may be linked to the above personal information. Cookie information when it is linked to personal information shall be used according to the above purpose of use in addition to the uses described in the Cookie Policy.

Nitta Gelatin may review operations regarding the handling of personal information as appropriate and change all or part of this Policy as necessary. If we change this Policy, we will announce the changed content on our website. In such instance, personal information will be handled in accordance with the revised Privacy Policy.

This Policy provides for the handling of personal information in Nitta Gelatin’s business. This Policy does not apply to the handling of personal information on third party websites and services linked to by Nitta Gelatin.

   We assume no obligation or responsibility for the handling of personal information on third party websites and services.

Nitta Gelatin shall designate the General Manager of the General Affairs Department as the personal information manager and shall develop and manage the system to realize the protection of personal information.

Communicate with the section below for complaints and consultations related to our handling of personal information.

[Complaint and Consultation Section]

2-22 Futamata, Yao-shi, Osaka 581-0024, Japan

General Affairs Department (personal information management section), Nitta Gelatin Inc.

Phone: +81-72-948-8211

[Procedures Relating to Disclosure, etc.]

List of documents to be submitted

Download below and use

Required entries

Items (vi) and (vii) above are not required in the case of a request by the subject

Copy of resident card of the subject (original), copy of driver’s license certificate, copy of passport or copy of health insurance insured certificate

As the destination address, the address stated on identification documents such as the resident card is required for return envelope.

In the case of a request by an agent, copy of family register, etc. is required for legal representation. Letter of proxy is required for voluntary representation.

Effective on April 1, 2005

Revised on July 12, 2021

Koichi Ogata

President and Representative Director

Nitta Gelatin Inc.