This English version is provided for reference only. In the event of any discrepancy, the Japanese version shall prevail.
Kataken Seiko Co., Ltd. handles the personal information entrusted to us by our customers, business partners and job applicants appropriately. We have established the following policy on the handling of personal information.
Basic Policy
Kataken Seiko Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "the Company") designs and manufactures precision dies and molds, produces stamped parts and injection molded parts, and develops and sells production systems. The Company recognizes the importance of the personal information it obtains through its business activities. The Company complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (hereinafter "the Personal Information Protection Act"), other relevant laws and regulations, and guidelines issued by the national government. We have also established internal rules and provide training to our employees to ensure that personal information is handled appropriately.
Scope of This Policy
This Policy applies to the handling of personal information on the website operated by the Company (https://kataken-web.com). It also applies to the handling of personal information obtained through the Company's business activities. This Policy does not apply to the handling of personal information on third-party websites linked from the Company's website. Please refer to the policies of each linked website regarding their handling of personal information.
61-1 Suzukawa, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1146, Japan
Ryuichi Kuboshima, President and Representative Director
Contact for Personal Information Inquiries
General Affairs Department, Head Office TEL +81-463-93-4811
Personal Information We Collect
The Company collects personal information in the following situations.
We collect the information you provide via our inquiry form or by telephone, email or in writing, such as your name, company name, department, job title, telephone number, email address, address and the details of your inquiry.
We collect the information you provide in your application documents and during the selection process, such as your name, date of birth, address, contact details, educational background, employment history, qualifications, and your desired position and reasons for applying.
We automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, date and time of access, and referring URL using cookies and similar technologies. This information alone cannot identify a specific individual.
When You Request Materials
We collect the information you provide when requesting materials, such as your name, company name, department, job title, telephone number, email address, address and the materials requested.
When We Exchange Business Cards at Exhibitions or Events
We collect the information printed on business cards handed to us at exhibitions, trade fairs, seminars and similar events (such as name, company name, department, job title, telephone number, email address and address).
Purposes of Use of Personal Information
The Company uses the personal information it collects within the scope of the following purposes.
Personal Information of Customers and Business Partners
- To respond to inquiries, consultations and requests for quotations
- To handle requests for materials and send the requested materials
- To provide information about our products and services
- To perform contracts and handle orders, deliveries, invoicing and payments
- For product quality control, after-sales service and handling of defects
- For business communications and the management of business partners
Personal Information of Job Applicants
- For recruitment selection and communications regarding recruitment
- To provide information about our recruitment activities
- For human resources and labor management procedures upon joining the Company
We will not use the personal information of job applicants beyond the scope of the purposes of use stated above.
Personal Information of Employees
- For the management of human resources, labor, payroll, employee benefits, and health and safety
- For work-related communications and procedures required by law
Website Usage Information
- To analyze website usage and improve the content and usability of the website
Proper Collection of Personal Information
The Company collects personal information by lawful and fair means. The Company does not collect personal information through deception or other improper means.
The Company does not collect special care-required personal information as defined by the Personal Information Protection Act, such as race, creed, social status, medical history or criminal record, without the prior consent of the individual, except where permitted by law.
In recruitment selection, the Company evaluates applicants based on their aptitude and abilities. In accordance with the Employment Security Act and related guidelines, the Company does not collect personal information beyond what is necessary to achieve the purposes of its business.
Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
The Company does not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the individual, except in the following cases.
- When required by law
- When necessary to protect a person's life, body or property and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent
- When especially necessary to improve public health or promote the healthy development of children and it is difficult to obtain the individual's consent
- When it is necessary to cooperate with a national government agency, local government or a party entrusted by them in performing duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the individual's consent may interfere with the performance of those duties
- Other cases specified by the Personal Information Protection Act as exceptions to the restrictions on provision to third parties
Outsourcing the Handling of Personal Information
The Company may outsource all or part of the handling of personal information to external parties to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of use. Such contractors include website server operators, system maintenance providers and delivery companies. The Company applies appropriate criteria when selecting contractors. We also specify the handling of personal information in outsourcing contracts and provide necessary and appropriate supervision of contractors.
Security Control Measures
The Company takes the following measures to prevent the leakage, loss or damage of personal data and otherwise ensure its secure management.
Security control measures whose disclosure could interfere with the secure management of personal data are not described on this page.
Establishment of a Basic Policy
We have established this Policy to ensure the proper handling of personal data.
Organizational Security Measures
We have appointed a person responsible for the handling of personal data and clearly defined the employees who handle personal data and the scope of the personal data they handle.
Personnel Security Measures
We provide employees with training on the handling of personal data.
Physical Security Measures
We control entry to and exit from areas where personal data is handled and take measures to prevent the theft of equipment and documents.
Technical Security Measures
We control access to information systems that handle personal data and have implemented measures to protect them from unauthorized access. Files attached to submissions from our contact form are automatically deleted from the server 30 days after receipt.
Requests for Disclosure and Other Actions
Individuals or their representatives may request, regarding personal data held by the Company, notification of the purposes of use, disclosure, correction, addition or deletion of content, suspension of use or erasure, suspension of provision to third parties, and disclosure of records of provision to third parties. Requests can be made as follows.
General Affairs Department, Head Office TEL +81-463-93-4811
Requests are accepted by post, by email or in person at our office.
Please present a document that verifies your identity. If the request is made by a representative, please also present a document that verifies the representative's authority.
Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are used to improve the usability of the website and to analyze how it is used.
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics tool provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about users. This information is collected anonymously and does not identify individuals. You can disable this feature through your browser settings. For the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, please refer to Google's website.
Users can refuse the use of cookies by changing their browser settings. However, if you refuse cookies, some features of our website may not be available.
Encrypted Communication
The inquiry form on our website uses SSL/TLS encrypted communication. The information you enter is encrypted before it is sent.
Handling of Job Applicants' Personal Information
We use the personal information of job applicants only for the purposes stated above. The information you provide is handled only by the staff responsible for the selection process.
For applicants who are not hired, application documents and personal information will be disposed of after the retention period has expired.
If you apply through a job information website, the handling of personal information on that site is governed by the policy set by the company operating it. Please review that policy as well.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review our management system and initiatives for handling personal information. We make continuous improvements in response to amendments to laws and regulations and changes in social conditions.
Changes to This Policy
We may change this Policy in response to amendments to laws and regulations or changes in our business. The revised Policy takes effect when it is posted on our website. We will announce any significant changes on our website.
