Privacy Policy

World works cooperative (hereinafter referred to as the “the Cooperative”) hereby establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in connection with the services (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”) provided on this website.”

Article 1 （Personal information）

Personal information refers to “personal information” as defined by the Personal Information Protection Act. It means information relating to a living individual that can identify a specific individual through a name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, and other descriptions included in that information. It also includes data related to appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information that can identify a specific individual on its own (personally identifiable information), such as the insurer number on a health insurance card.

Article 2 (The methods of personal information collection)

When users register for our services, we may ask for personal information such as their name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, and driver’s license number. Additionally, we may collect transaction records and payment information, which include users’ personal data, from our partners (including information providers, advertisers, ad distributors, etc., hereinafter referred to as “Partners”)

Article 3 (Collecting and using personal information)

The purposes of collecting and using of personal information are as below.
To provide and operate our services
To respond to users’ inquiries (including confirming their identity)
To send emails to users regarding new functions, updates, campaigns, etc. for the services they are using, as well as to provide information about other services offered by the Company.
To conduct users for necessary information such as maintenance and important notices
To identify users who violate the Terms of Use or attempt to use the services for fraudulent or improper purposes, and to refuse their use
To enable users to view, modify, or delete their registered information, and to check their usage status
To charge users for fees in connection with paid services
Purpose incidental to the above purposes of use

Article 4 (Changes to the purpose of Use)

We may change the purpose for which we use personal information only when it is reasonably recognized that the new purpose is related to the previous one.
In the event of a change in the purposes of use, we will notify users of the new purpose through a method prescribed by the company, or we will make it public on this website.

Article 5 (Provision of personal information to third party)

Except in the cases listed below, we will not provide personal information to any third party without obtaining the user’s prior consent. However, this does not apply in cases permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other applicable laws.
When it is necessary for the protection of a person’s life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
When it is necessary to cooperate with a government agency, local public body, or an entity commissioned by them to carry out affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the individual’s consent may hinder the execution of those affairs
When the following matters have been notified or made publicly available in advance, the Company has submitted a report to the Personal Information Protection Commission.
The purpose of use includes providing information to the third party
The items of data to be provided to the third party
The method of provision of personal information to a third party at the request of the individual
The method for accepting a request from the individual
Despite the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in the following cases, the recipient of the information will not be considered as a third party.
When we outsource all or part of the handling of personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use
When personal information is provided as a result of business succession due to a merger or other reasons
When personal information is jointly used with specific parties, provided that the individual is notified in advance or the information is made easily accessible regarding the fact of joint use, the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of parties with whom it is jointly used, the purposes of use by those parties, and the name of the person responsible for managing the personal information

Article 6 (Disclosure of personal information)

When the Company is requested by the individual to disclose their personal information, we will promptly disclose it to the individual without delay. However, if the disclosure falls under any of the following cases, we may not disclose all or part of the information, and if we decide not to disclose it, we will notify the individual of that decision without delay.
When there is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the individual or a third party
When disclosure is likely to significantly interfere with the proper execution of the Company’s operations
When disclosure would result in a violation of other laws or regulations
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in principle, we will not disclose information other than personal information, such as historical information and characteristic information.

Article 7 (Correction and deletion of personal information)

If a user’s personal information held by the Company is incorrect, the user may request correction, addition, or deletion of such personal information (hereinafter referred to as “Correction, etc.”) in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company.
If the Company receives such a request from the user and determines that it is necessary to comply with the request, the Company will promptly make the Correction, etc. of the relevant personal information.
When the Company makes a Correction, etc. based on the preceding paragraph, or decides not to make a Correction, etc., it will promptly notify the user of this decision.

Article 8 (Suspension of use of Personal information)

If we receive a request from an individual to suspend or delete their personal information (hereinafter referred to as “suspension of use, etc.”) on the grounds that it is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use or has been acquired by fraudulent means, we will conduct the necessary investigation without delay.
Based on the results of the investigation in the preceding paragraph, if we determine that it is necessary to comply with the request, we will suspend the use or delete the personal information without delay.
When we have suspended the use or deleted the personal information based on the provisions of the preceding paragraph, or when we have decided not to, we will notify the user of this decision without delay.
Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if suspension, deletion, or similar actions would incur excessive costs or otherwise be difficult to implement, and if alternative measures can be taken to protect the rights and interests of the user, the Company shall take such alternative measures.

Article 9(Change of Privacy Policy)

The contents of this policy can be changed without notifying the user, except for matters otherwise specified by laws and regulations or in this policy.
Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the revised privacy policy shall take effect from the time it is posted on this website.

Article 10 (Inquiry desk)

Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the following contact point.