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Privacy Policy/Term of Use etc.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Seiko Future Creation Inc. recognizes that protecting personal data (“Personal Data”), which is information relating to an identified or identifiable individual (“Individual”) and which you provide with on the Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s websites, is of utmost importance. Seiko Future Creation Inc. is adopting the following procedure to protect Personal Data.

  1. Seiko Future Creation Inc. collects Personal Data, specifying the purpose for which Personal Data is collected, by lawful and fair means.
  2. Seiko Future Creation Inc. uses the Personal Data only to the extent necessary to complete the explicit purpose of its collection.
  3. Seiko Future Creation Inc. keeps Personal Data accurate and up-to-date, and makes every effort to protect them by reasonable security safeguards against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, falsification or leakage. Also, when submitting such Personal Data to a third party for the completion of a specific service to that individual, Seiko Future Creation Inc. will supervise the handling of that data by the third party to ensure the data is protected.
  4. Seiko Future Creation Inc. accepts, in principle and within a reasonable period of time, requests for access to, correction or deletion of, or refusals of use (“opt out”) or disclosure of Personal Data by the Individual.
  5. Seiko Future Creation Inc. establishes or appoints a special organization or a responsible person for the handling of complaints and consultation from the Individual with respect to Personal Data.
  6. Seiko Future Creation Inc. complies with applicable laws and regulations relating to protection of Personal Data.
  7. Seiko Future Creation Inc. conducts periodic reviews of the management system, including the Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s Privacy Policy, in order to maintain the appropriate protection of Personal Data.

Privacy Notice

Seiko Future Creation Inc. describes the matters concerning handling of Personal Information, including the matter relating to retained personal data stipulated by Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, as follows.

1.Collection of Personal Information

Seiko Future Creation Inc. acquires personal information by appropriate means. However, explicit disclosure of the purpose of use may be omitted if the purpose of use is clear from the situation in which the information is provided. Seiko Future Creation Inc. asks customers under sixteen (16) years old to provide personal information only upon guardian’s or parent’s consent.

2.Use of Personal Information

2-1 Seiko Future Creation Inc. uses customers’ personal information only within the scope necessary for the achievement of the following purposes except with prior consent of person who have supplied the personal information (“the Principal”) or as provided by laws and regulations.

* You can see main products and services offered by Seiko Future Creation Inc. at the following page (https://www.seiko-sfc.co.jp/index.html).

Personal Information obtained through Seiko Future Creation Inc.'s business activities in research and development, manufacturing, and its activities incidental thereto
  1. (1)Fulfillment of contract with the Principal
  2. (2)Operations related to the above contract
  3. (3)Inquiries to suppliers
  4. (4)Supplier management
  5. (5)Provision personal information to a third party for the achievement of the above purposes
Personal Information obtained through sales of products and services of Seiko Future Creation Inc. and other business activity related thereto
  1. (1)Fulfillment of contract with the Principal
  2. (2)Operations related to the above contract
  3. (3)Information provision, offering, proposal for following products
    • The products related to the product or information which provided to the Principal
    • The products incidental the above
  4. (4)Information provision, offering, proposal for services related the Products
  5. (5)Information provision and management or operation for various events and campaigns or implementation of questionnaires related to the Products and its services incidental thereto
Personal Information obtained through recruit activity in Seiko Future Creation Inc.
  1. (1)Considering hiring
  2. (2)Contacting and providing information to those who applied for recruitment
  3. (3)Provision personal information to a third party for the achievement of the above purposes
Personal Information obtained other than the above
  1. (1)Responding to inquiry or request of customers through the website of Seiko Future Creation Inc.
  2. (2)Management of intellectual properties of Seiko Future Creation Inc. and contacting or inquiry related to thereto
  3. (3)Contacting or inquiring retirees
  4. (4)Contact or inquire necessary to administrative procedure
  5. (5)Provision personal information to a third party for the achievement of the above purposes

* Seiko Future Creation Inc. may change the above purposes within the scope which is reasonably considered that the purpose after the change is duly related to that before the change. In this case, the change of the purpose will be announced on the website.

2-2 Seiko Future Creation Inc. will not use customers’ personal information in a way that may encourage or induce illegal or improper conduct.

3.Business Operator Handling Personal Data

■Name: Seiko Future Creation Inc.
Please refer the link below for its address and name of its representative.

https://www.seiko-sfc.co.jp/en/profile.html

4.Data Sharing

Seiko Future Creation Inc. may share customers’ personal data as follows.

▼Items of personal data to be shared

All items included in the customer’s personal data(name, address, telephone number, facsimile number, email address, employment information, information related to contracts, sales or purchase history, service history, contents of inquiry or request, participation histories at exhibitions and seminars etc.

▼Scope of entities that data can be shared

Seiko Future Creation Inc. and Seiko Group (Seiko Group Corporation and its subsidiaries)

*Please refer the link below for main subsidiaries of Seiko Group Corporation.

https://www.seiko.co.jp/en/group/list/

▼Purpose of using data

Same as the purposes described in clause 2-1.

▼Name, address, and representative of the party responsible for management of personal data

■Name: Seiko Future Creation Inc.
Please refer the link below for its address and name of its representative.

https://www.seiko-sfc.co.jp/en/profile.html

5.Provision of Personal Data to a Third Party

If any of the following apply, Seiko Future Creation Inc. may provide personal data to a third party. However, provided that when the third party is located outside of Japan, the clause 6 is applied.

  1. If prior consent has been received from the Principal.
  2. Provision to business contractors, business partners, etc. within the necessary scope in order to fulfill the purposes described in clause 2-1. In such cases, Seiko Future Creation Inc. concludes a contract on handling of personal data at the time of disclosure or provision and provides supervision to ensure an appropriate control over personal information.
  3. Joint Usage described in clause 4.
  4. If the personal data has been acquired for the purpose of provision to a third party and the Principal is notified of the purpose, items of data provided, means of provision and contact information for cessation requests, or this information is made easily available.
  5. If provision of the personal data is requested according to a law or regulation.
  6. If the personal data is required for the protection of a person’s life, safety or property.
  7. If the personal data is requested for the cooperation to government organization including the police and the courts.
  8. If providing personal data in the event that Seiko Future Creation Inc. merges, separates or transfers its business.

6.Provision of Personal Data to Third Parties Located Outside Japan

Seiko Future Creation Inc. provides personal data to third parties located outside Japan with prior consent from the Principal after informing them of the fact that the third-party is located in outside Japan, except in either of the following cases:

  1. (a)when the third party is located in a country specified by laws and regulations as one that has a personal information protection system equivalent to Japan’s; or
  2. (b)when the third party has a system in place where it can continuously take measures corresponding to those that business operators handling personal data in Japan should take.

In the case of (b) above, Seiko Future Creation Inc. will take necessary and appropriate measures to ensure that the third party takes the corresponding measures on an ongoing basis. If you wish to know the details of the measures, please make a request in accordance with clause 8.

7.Security Control Measures

Seiko Future Creation Inc. takes necessary and appropriate security control measures for Personal Data to prevent any leakage, loss or damage, including the following:

  • Appointment of persons in charge and defining their duties, and implementation of reporting lines for when any personal data breach is detected
  • Education for employees via periodic training
  • Access control and measures for the prevention of unauthorized access
  • Implementation of security measures such as appropriate access control
  • Implementation of necessary and appropriate measures to ensure that the third party located outside Japan, that Seiko Future Creation Inc. provides personal data, takes the corresponding measures on an ongoing basis.

8.Request about Handling Personal Information

If you wish to request to disclosure, correction and deletion, addition, discontinuance of use, erasure, or information provision concerning the personal data protection measures referred to in clause 6 and clause 7 (“disclosure, etc.”) with regard to the customer’s personal information stored in a database held by Seiko Future Creation Inc., please make a request in accordance with the following method.
Seiko Future Creation Inc. will implement the disclosure, etc. requested by the customer according to the laws and regulations, within a reasonable timeframe and scope, after confirming that the request was submitted by the Principal or a legitimate agent of the Principal.

Note: Please be aware that the requests may not be granted according to the laws or regulations.
Seiko Future Creation Inc. promptly informs the Principal of the response Seiko Future Creation Inc. will take to the request of disclosure, etc., and endeavor to explain a reason therefor to the Principal if the disclosure, etc. will not be taken or different action from the request will be taken.

<Inquiry Procedure>
Please send a mail to the address below. After confirming that you are the Principal or a legitimate agent of the Principal, we will reply to you in writing or in an appropriate manner on which customers and Seiko Future Creation Inc. agree. The details for the procedure will be provided after the inquiry form is submitted.

* Confirmation items for inquiries made by the Principal

▶Confirmation of the information registered at Seiko Future Creation Inc., including a name, address and phone number.

▶A return call to the phone number registered at Seiko Future Creation Inc..

▶Identification including a driver’s license, passport and certificate of seal impression.

* Confirmation items for inquiries made by a legitimate agent of the Principal

▶ Identity confirmations by a power of attorney prepared by the Principal together with a certificate of seal impression for the seal used on the power of attorney.

▶A phone call to the Principal, and other means.

Contact Information
Seiko Future Creation Inc
563, Takatsukashinden, Matsudo-shi, Chiba 270-2222, Japan

9.Modification of the Privacy Notice

Seiko Future Creation Inc. may modify this Privacy Notice. If modifications are made, details will be posted on the Seiko Future Creation Inc. website (https://www.seiko-sfc.co.jp/index.html).

Website Use Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to the website owned and operated by Seiko Future Creation Inc. Please read the following terms and conditions carefully, and use this site only when you agree to those conditions. Please note that you will be deemed to have agreed to all conditions contained in these Website Use Terms and Conditions if you use our site. Seiko Future Creation Inc. may change any term and condition in these Website Use Terms and Conditions without prior notice, so we ask you to check for the latest version of this document.

Copyrights, etc.

Unless otherwise specified in this site, any copyright, trademark right and other intellectual property right to and in the text, graphics, images, artwork, trademark, logo mark, and other information (Content) contained in Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s website belong to Seiko Future Creation Inc. You are prohibited to use and reproduce the Content, in whole or in part, with or without any modification, for your private use or beyond the extent expressly permitted by law, without the prior written permission of Seiko Future Creation Inc..

Site Information

Though Seiko Future Creation Inc. chooses the content ideal for site information with minute attention, Seiko Future Creation Inc. disclaims all warranties with respect to the accuracy and/or adequacy of the content, fitness for a particular purpose, or security of such information. Seiko Future Creation Inc. has the right to change or delete any content on or from the site without prior notice. In addition, Seiko Future Creation Inc. may stop or discontinue the operation of this site.

Prohibitions

When you use this site, you are prohibited to do any act which:

  • Infringes or threatens to infringe on the property or privacy of a third party or Seiko Future Creation Inc.,
  • Causes or threatens to cause a disadvantage or damage to a third party or Seiko Future Creation Inc.,
  • Injures the honor or reputation of a third party or Seiko Future Creation Inc.,
  • Violates or threatens to violate public policy by any act or statement of obscene or defamatory nature,
  • Is criminal or which leads to a crime,
  • Constitutes a fraudulent reporting or notification, such as registering other person’s e-mail address,
  • Aims sales or other profit-making activities, or preparation of such activities,
  • Uses or provides or threatens to use or provide harmful programs, such as computer virus,
  • Violates laws, regulations or ordinances, or
  • Is otherwise determined inappropriate by Seiko Future Creation Inc.

Requirements for Link

Requirements for Linking to https://www.seiko-sfc.co.jp/

You cannot link to this site without obtaining the prior written permission of Seiko Future Creation Inc.

If you want to link to this site, you must notify us of the URL of the site that provides a link to Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s homepage, or the URL of the site you want to link from Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s homepage. You must clearly show a link to Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s website by including https://www.seiko-sfc.co.jp/ in the URL.

Seiko Future Creation Inc. reserves the right to decline your request for linking to this site if such linking is determined inappropriate by Seiko Future Creation Inc.

Each site of a third party which links from or to Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s website (Link Site) is controlled by such party at its own responsibility, and by no means under Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s control.

You should use a Link Site according to its terms and conditions.

Seiko Future Creation Inc. does not intend to recommend any goods, services or entities mentioned in any Link Site, and no linking implies a special relationship, such as tie-up, between Seiko Future Creation Inc. and the person operating the Link Site.

Seiko Future Creation Inc. will not be liable for the content of a Link Site, or for any loss or damage arising from any use of the Link Site.

Comments from Users

Seiko Future Creation Inc. does not accept your suggestions, ideas and comments (Comments) submitted to us through this site or by e-mail.
Please note that your Comments submitted to us via this site or by e-mail will be deemed to have been submitted with your full understanding of the following conditions:

  • Seiko Future Creation Inc. assumes no confidentiality obligations with respect to the Comments submitted from you,
  • Seiko Future Creation Inc. is free to use the Comments submitted from you, and
  • Seiko Future Creation Inc. is under no obligation to pay you compensation for any products or services to be provided by Seiko Future Creation Inc., which are identical or similar to the Comments submitted from you.

Privacy

Seiko Future Creation Inc. has established a privacy policy, and makes efforts for appropriate treatment of personal information.
See here for our privacy policy.

Seiko Future Creation Inc. recognizes the importance of protecting the personal information of customers who use our websites and handle such information in the following way.

  • When posting the opinions or photographs of individuals on our websites, Seiko Future Creation Inc. will definitely obtain the consent of the person concerned beforehand and, in accordance with our Personal Information Protection Policy, will only post information that is appropriate.
  • For the purposes of inquiry reception, surveys, e-mail delivery, mail-order sales, prize competitions, online member services, etc., Seiko Future Creation Inc. may collect personal information via our websites.
  • When gathering information on our websites, Seiko Future Creation Inc. will specify and indicate the purpose of use. Furthermore, Seiko Future Creation Inc. will not request any information in excess of the scope of information required to achieve the purpose.
  • When requesting personal information through prescribed input forms on the websites, Seiko Future Creation Inc. in principle will implement appropriate encryption for transmission and will endeavor to prevent leakage at the time of sending and receiving.
  • Seiko Future Creation Inc. may supply information received via the websites to business outsourcers and successors of the business concerned.
    In such cases, through contracts and agreements, Seiko Future Creation Inc. will require business outsourcers and successors to endeavor to prevent the leakage of personal information in the same way that Seiko Future Creation Inc. does.
  • Seiko Future Creation Inc. uses Google Analytics on our websites to grasp how they are used by visitors.
    Google Analytics gathers access information using Cookies without specifying individuals. 
    Please see the following Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy to know details of Google Analytics. 
    You can reject use of Cookies by configuring the Internet browsing software to reject the acquisition of Cookies.
  • Seiko Future Creation Inc. gets IP addresses recorded on our website for the following purpose;

    - To prevent unauthorized access

    - To identify the causes of problems arising at web servers and to resolve these problems

  • In order to securely preserve personal information in the operation of the websites, Seiko Future Creation Inc. will adopt appropriate security measures for the system and its operation, such as server control arrangements and access restrictions.
  • In the case of transfer to websites operated by third-party corporations or individuals via links while using Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s websites, the protection of personal information at the link sites will be beyond the scope of Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s responsibility.
  • Seiko Future Creation Inc. accepts inquiries about the handling of personal information at the exclusive contact. Refer to Handling of Personal Information for details.

You can use most of the services contained in this site without providing your personal information, but some services are not available without your personal data.
If you are under the age 16, you need to submit your personal information with the consent of your parent or a guardian.

Basically, no personal information furnished from this site will be disclosed or provided to any third party except:

  • Seiko Future Creation Inc. considers it appropriate to reply to your inquiry from Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s affiliated company or agent,
  • Seiko Future Creation Inc. employs services of a subcontractor who has entered into a confidentiality agreement with Seiko Future Creation Inc.,
  • Disclosure of personal information is required by law, or
  • Seiko Future Creation Inc.’s business is succeeded by any third party as a result of merger, corporate separation, transfer of business, or for other reasons.

Seiko Future Creation Inc. will not be responsible for the protection of your personal information contained in a third party’s site linked to this site.

Acquisition and use of non-personally identifiable attribute information and activity history

This site uses programs provided by third parties, such as ad distributors, to conduct behavioral targeting advertising (an advertising method that distributes ads based on site browsing information to match user interests), site management, and to measure the access status on specific sites.

Marketing Automation Tool(BowNow)

BowNow Privacy Policy

In such cases, cookies are used to collect user visit history information (however, it does not contain information that can identify or distinguish individuals).
Third parties, such as ad distributors, use these cookies to deliver advertisements, manage sites, and measure access to their sites based on past access information.

Users who wish to disable this advertising or measurement function can disable the use of cookies by visiting the opt-out page of the relevant third party, such as the ad distributor. In the event you change your browser, delete cookies or change your PC to a new one, you will need to make the settings again.

Click the following URL to opt-out. After completion, you will be taken to the top page of this site.

https://www.seiko-sfc.co.jp/?bownowtrace=optout

Seiko Future Creation Inc. uses the personal information of users within the scope specified in the "purpose of use."

Disclaimer of Liability

Users of this site assume all responsibility for the use of this site.
In no event Seiko Future Creation Inc. will be held liable for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, arising from the use of this site.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Use of this site and interpretation and application of the terms and conditions for the use will be governed by the laws of Japan.
All disputes arising in connection with the use of this site will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court of Japan.

Contact Information

Seiko Future Creation Inc
563, Takatsukashinden, Matsudo-shi, Chiba 270-2222, Japan

Recommended Environment

For comfortable use of this site, Seiko Future Creation Inc. recommends a personal computer with Internet access and an environment that satisfies the following requirements. If you use this site in any other environment, you may not be able to use the functions necessary to use this site, or you may have difficulties in securing normal screen display or operation.

Recommended OS The latest versions of Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android
Recommended Browsers The latest versions of Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge

Necessary Functions

Cookie, JavaScript This site uses cookies on some pages including questionnaires to facilitate easier entry of your information. This site also contains pages that use JavaScript and other plug-ins. If your browser’s security level is set to high or very high, the pages may not operate normally. You can change to a lower security level at your own responsibility and risk. Seiko Future Creation Inc. will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from changing the security level.
Cache Files Depending on your browser's Internet temporary file (cache file) settings, the latest information may not be displayed on your browser. In the event of such, we suggest you click the Update button in your browser or delete the cache file regularly.
Necessary Plug-ins Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later or Adobe Reader 8.1.2
You can use Adobe Reader (free of charge) to view PDF files, such as user manuals and the latest downloadable catalog.
Download Adobe Reader ® here (free)

Seiko Future Creation Inc. will not be liable for any loss or damage to your computer or software arising from the installation of these browsers.

* The names of companies, systems and products described on our website are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective software developers. The registered trademark symbol “R” and the trademark symbol “TM” are not displayed.

RSS We deliver press releases and updates on topics using RSS (Really Simple Syndication).
RSS technology is widely used on various websites in order to more easily view updated information.

* To acquire RSS, you will require special software, such as RSS Reader. There are some types of software that you can easily register by clicking the RSS icon of the page you want to subscribe to, and some web browser software also has a RSS reader function. Please register the RSS with these RSS readers.

* Please note that we do not address inquiries regarding usage of RSS and its software.

* We do not guarantee that this service will continue in the future. The URL of RSS/RDF may be changed due to suspension of the service or for other system reasons Please use at your own responsibility. Moreover, we may suspend the service without notice for system maintenance.

Use of Official Social Media Accounts

Official Social Media Account Operation Policy

Seiko Future Creation Inc. ("Company") operates official accounts in accordance with our "Official Social Media Account Operation Policy" ("Policy"). Please understand and agree to the Policy before using the official social media accounts operated by the Company ("Company Official Account"). In addition, please comply with the terms of use established on each social media account.

1. Replying to posts

In general, the Company Official Account will not reply to your posts.
If you would like a reply, please contact <Inquiry> at the bottom of the page.

2. Prohibitions against users

The following activities are prohibited on the Company Official Account, and posts concerning the following will be deleted and other necessary measures will be taken.

  • Acts against laws and regulations or public order and morals;
  • Acts in violation of the terms of use of each social media account;
  • Acts that may infringe upon the rights of the Company or a third party, such as copyrights and trademark rights;
  • Political, electoral and religious activities;
  • Acts which obstruct the operation of this page or which cause or are likely to cause disadvantages to a third party, including the Company;
  • The use of information obtained through this page beyond the scope of private use, such as reproduction, sale, publication, etc.;
  • The impersonation of others, including the Company;
  • Posting or transmitting harmful computer programs;
  • Spamming;
  • Posting content or wording (including similar wording) which contains:
    • Content that is illegal;
    • Content deemed to be significantly different from the facts;
    • Content that is not based on specific facts;
    • Content judged to be unnecessarily emotional;
    • Discriminatory expressions related to religion, race, politics, gender, age, etc.;
    • Content that is problematic from an ethical standpoint;
    • Content that other users find offensive, such as obscene content;
    • Anything unrelated to the contents of this page;
    • Content that the Company deems potentially disruptive to the order on this page;
    • Content that reveals private communications with the Company or a third party;
    • False or misleading content;
    • Content that identifies or discloses personal information without the permission of the owner;
    • Libel or slander of a specific individual, company, country or region, etc.;
    • Content aimed at or that induces a criminal act;
    • Content related to the privacy of a third party;
    • Commercial content, such as introduction and advertisement of one’s own products, stores and companies; or
  • Other acts that we consider to be inappropriate in light of the purpose of operation of the Company Official Account.

3. Disclaimer

  • The Company is not responsible for any content you post on the site.
  • The Company is not liable for any damage arising from your use of or inability to use this page.
  • The Company is not liable for damages incurred by users of the Company Official Account or a third party due to conflict between such users or third parties.
  • The copyrights and other intellectual property rights to the content posted by you shall belong the individual who posted the content. However, by posting such content, you hereby grant to the Company the non-exclusive right to use (copying, processing, publishing, etc.) such posted content in Japan and abroad for free and shall be deemed to have agreed not to exercise copyrights against the Company, and such person shall not claim any moral rights.
  • Each social media account is operated by its own social media system. The Company cannot answer any questions concerning system operating status or the functions of software or applications provided by third parties.
  • This Policy and the specifications, operation methods, and issued information of Official Accounts are subject to change by the Company without notice.

4. Handling of personal information

The Company shall, when obtaining personal information from users, manage it appropriately in accordance with the privacy policy set forth by the Company.

Inquiries

Click here for inquiries, comments, questions, etc. regarding the Company Official Account and the Policy.

Official Account List

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@sfc_kouhou

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