Privacy policy

SPICE Modeling Square Privacy Policy

1. "MODECH Co., Ltd" (referred to as "MODECH") operating WEB site of "SPICE MODELING SQUARE" (referred to as "This Site") respects the privacy of users (referred to as "Users") who use all contents and services in This Site and exerts extreme caution in managing of Users' personal information.
2. MODECH sets a company policy to protect Users' personal information by making an effort to construct a company structure to implement measures about protecting personal information, and to improve these measures and policies continuously. In addition, MODECH abides by the Act concerning Protection of Personal Information and other relevant regulations for protecting of personal information.

(Definition of "Personal Information")
3. In this Policy, "Personal Information" means the information about a living individual, which contains the name, address, telephone number, E-mail address, date of birth, and any other descriptions by which a specific individual can be identified (including information that can be easily collated with other information so that a specific individual can be identified).

(Collection of Personal Information)
4. MODECH collects Users' Personal Information by just and legitimate methods, and not by illegal methods that is contrary to Users' will.
5. MODECH notifies Users of or publishes the purpose of use of Personal Information preliminarily.

(Usage of Access Log and IP Address)
6. MODECH may collect information related to Users' privacy: such as information about liking or interest, history information, etc, from using access log, IP address and so on. In addition, MODECH may use this information without any limitation as long as MODECH uses this information in a format that is impossible to identify the individual and that is impossible to check against or to inquire for Personal Information.

(The purpose of Use of Personal Information)
7. MODECH uses Personal Information collected from Users for the following purposes:
  (1) In the case where MODECH makes an acceptance or repudiation notice of User's proposals of agreement in This Site;
(2) In the case where MODECH makes notice about payment of purchase price of SPICE parameters, etc.;
(3) In the case where MODECH makes a notice related to fulfillment or cancellation of any contract in This Site;
(4) In the case where MODECH makes a reply or answer to inquiries from User
(5) In the case where MODECH gives warning or attention to User who violates or commits an act likely to violate any terms or guidelines in This Site;
(6) In the case where MODECH requires fulfillment of obligation to MODECH from the User who has an obligation;
(7) In the case where MODECH recruits participants in a campaign hosted by MODECH, makes notice to winners of the campaign, or sends gifts, etc. to the winner;
(8) In the case where MODECH sends an introduction or questionnaire related to services that MODECH provides;
(9) In the case where MODECH makes important notice related to This Site;

(Provision of Personal Information to Third Party)
8. MODECH does not provide or disclose Personal Information to any third parties without the User's approval or permission; provided, however, that this shall not apply to the following.
  (1) In the case where the disclosure is permitted by the Laws of Japan;
  (2) In the case where the disclosure is requested based upon the Laws of Japan;
  (3) In the case where the disclosure is required for protection or conservation of life, body or property and where it is difficult to obtain the user's consent preliminarily;
  (4) In the case where the disclosure is requested by public institution: such as police, prosecutor, court, consumer affairs bureau, etc.;
  (5) In the case where MODECH delegates part or all of services or businesses for the purpose and benefit of the User or the equivalent, thereof;
  (6) In the case where the provision caused by business succession such as amalgamation or other reasons, and where the Personal Information is handled within the range of the purpose of use before the succession;
  (7) In the case where the information is provided after changing or processing into a format that is impossible to identify the individual;
  (8) In the case where the provision or disclosure is required for management and operation of This Site;

(Management of Personal Information)
9. MODECH manages Personal Information closely and makes an effort to keep the Personal Information confidential.

(Maintenance of Accuracy and Recency of Personal Information)
10. MODECH makes an effort to keep Personal Information accurate and current to the extent necessary for achievement and purpose of use.

(Inquiry by Users)
11. In the case where the User requests MODECH to inquire, adjust, add or delete his/her Personal Information, MODECH shall confirm the user's identity. In addition, in the case where MODECH has confirmed the fact that the inquiry, etc. should be by the User in person, MODECH responds to the inquiry, etc. in a reasonable amount of time.

(Modification of Purpose of Use)
12. Modification of this Policy by MODECH: such as a change of purpose of use, change of method of management, etc. should become effective immediately when MODECH modifies This Site.

(Exclusion of Liability)
13. If the User's Personal Information is acquired by any third party, MODECH accepts no liability for the acquisition in the following events.
  (1) In case where User releases his/her Personal Information to any third party by using function of This Site or other method
  (2) In the case where User confirms the acquisition by the third party;
  (3) In the case where third party acquires User's Personal Information from linked WEB sites;

14. MODECH does not accept any liability for protection of privacy from linked WEB sites in This Site. User shall access or visit linked WEB sites at his/her own risk.

(Chief Administrator)
15. MODECH appoints the following person to be Chief Administrator of Personal Information, and tries to manage Personal Information appropriately and to improve enforcement of policies related to protection of Personal Information continuously. In addition, the following person should be the contact for inquiries about Personal Information at MODECH.
    Company Name: MODECH Co., Ltd
Operation Director: Masanori Shimasue (CEO of MODECH Co., Ltd)
Address: Hachioji-Yokoyama-Cho-Building 4F, Yokoyama-Cho 25-6, Hachioji-City, Tokyo, JAPAN
Telephone Number: 042-656-3360
E-Mail: support@modech.com