Privacy Policy

AUD Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) recognizes the importance of protecting personal information. We comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (hereinafter referred to as the “Personal Information Protection Act”) and strive to properly handle and protect personal information in accordance with the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Privacy Policy”). Unless otherwise specified, definitions in this Privacy Policy shall follow those in the Personal Information Protection Act.

1. Definition of Personal Information
In this Privacy Policy, “personal information” means personal information as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Information Protection Act.

2. Purpose of Use of Personal Information
The Company uses personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide our services and products (hereinafter “Services, etc.”)
• To respond to inquiries regarding our Services, etc.
• To provide information about our Services, etc.
• To respond to violations of our terms and policies (hereinafter “Terms, etc.”)
• To notify changes to our Services and Terms, etc.
• To improve our Services and develop new services/products
• To analyze browsing, behavioral, and purchase history to improve services and provide personalized content/advertising
• For employment management and internal procedures (employee information)
• For shareholder management and legal procedures (shareholder information)
• To create anonymized statistical data
• To provide information and advertisements
• For purposes incidental to the above

3. Changes to Purpose of Use
We may change the purpose of use within a reasonably related scope and will notify or announce such changes.

4. Restrictions on Use
We will not use personal information beyond the necessary scope without consent, except in cases permitted by law, including:

• Legal requirements
• Protection of life, body, or property
• Public health or child welfare
• Cooperation with government authorities
• Academic research purposes

5. Proper Acquisition of Personal Information
5.1 We acquire personal information properly and lawfully.
5.2 We do not acquire sensitive personal information without consent except as permitted by law.

6. Security Management
We implement appropriate security measures to prevent loss, destruction, falsification, or leakage. We also supervise employees and contractors. Measures include:

• Compliance with laws and guidelines
• Establishment of handling rules and responsibilities
• Appointment of responsible personnel and monitoring
• Employee training and confidentiality obligations
• Physical and technical safeguards
• Access control and system protection
• Proper deletion and disposal

7. Provision to Third Parties
7.1 We do not provide personal information to third parties without consent except in lawful cases.
7.2 Additional consent is obtained for overseas transfers unless requirements are met.
7.3–7.4 Records are maintained for provision and receipt.
7.5 Information may be shared with partners under agreements.

8. Related Personal Information
We properly obtain and use related personal information with consent and within stated purposes.

9. Disclosure of Personal Information
We will disclose personal data upon request in accordance with the law.

10. Correction of Personal Information
We will correct, add, or delete personal information upon request after verification.

11. Suspension of Use
We will suspend use or provision if legally required and justified.

12. Anonymized Information
We handle anonymized information in compliance with legal standards and ensure proper management.

13. Cookies
We use cookies to improve services. Users can disable cookies via browser settings.

14. External Services
We use external services such as Google Analytics for analysis and advertising.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

15. Company Information
AUD Group Co., Ltd.
1-1-6 Saga, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0031, Japan
Iron Quarter Building 6F
CEO: Shinichi Machida

16. Contact
For inquiries regarding personal information:
AUD Group Co., Ltd.
1-1-6 Saga, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0031, Japan
Phone: 03-6222-8215
Email: machida@smart-ecosystem.jp

17. Continuous Improvement
We will review and improve our handling of personal information as needed.

Established: April 6, 2026