Privacy Policy (Personal Information Protection Policy)

We have established the following privacy policy (“Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information.

Article 1Basic Policy on the Acquisition of Personal Information

We recognize that protecting personal information is an important social responsibility. We comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, other relevant laws and regulations, and guidelines established by the Personal Information Protection Commission, and will handle personal information appropriately as follows:

  1. (1)We will comply with laws and regulations, national guidelines, and other standards regarding personal information protection.
  2. (2)When acquiring personal information, we will clarify the purpose of use and do so by appropriate means.
  3. (3)When using personal information, we will do so within the scope of the clearly stated purpose of use and take measures to prevent use for purposes other than those stated.
  4. (4)We will not disclose or provide personal information to third parties without the consent of the individual or unless there is a legitimate reason to do so.
  5. (5)We will strive to improve information security and take appropriate preventive and corrective measures as needed to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of personal information.
  6. (6)We will respond honestly and promptly to inquiries, requests for disclosure, etc., and complaints and consultations regarding personal information.
  7. (7)We maintain a personal information protection management system and strive to continuously improve it.

Article 2Definition

“Personal information” means information about a living individual that falls under any of the following:

  1. (1) Information that can identify a specific individual (including information that can be easily compared with other information and thereby identify a specific individual), such as name, address, telephone number, fax number, email address, age, gender, affiliation, position, and information about relatives (meaning all information (excluding personal identification codes) written or recorded in documents, drawings, or electromagnetic records (meaning records created in electronic, magnetic, or other forms that cannot be recognized by human perception) or expressed using voice, movement, or other means).
  2. (2)Information that includes a personal identification code.

“Personal data” means personal information contained in personal information databases, etc., and personal information in a searchable form such as a directory or list.

Article 3Method of Acquisition of Personal Information

3.1We may acquire personal information by means of automatic acquisition from devices, acquisition by the user themselves or their agent via written or form submissions, etc. However, we will acquire such information appropriately and only to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use, and will not acquire such information through false pretenses or other improper means.

3.2If we receive personal information from a minor user, we will obtain the prior confirmation and consent of the user’s guardian.

Article 4Purpose of Use

Our company will use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  1. (1)Employee hiring, recruitment, and personnel matters (personnel evaluations, assignments, secondments, transfers, training, hiring, retirement, etc.)
  2. (2)Wage management (determination of salaries and lump-sum payments, payment of retirement benefits, etc.)
  3. (3)Health management (health checkups, health guidance, etc.), employee benefits (company housing, life insurance, employee savings, etc.)
  4. (4)Security management (crime prevention, disaster prevention, occupational safety and health, etc.)
  5. (5)Business management (business communications, report preparation, posting on groupware, etc.)
  6. (6)Matters related to the provision of products or services to customers (proposals, communications, meetings, contract conclusion, performance, and termination, surveys and other research, market analysis, etc.)
  7. (7)Confirmation meetings and inquiries related to products and services provided by customers or business partners
  8. (8)Responses, communications, and reports regarding inquiries, requests, or complaints to our company
  9. (9)Communications, confirmations, business execution, or reports regarding the business, policies, events, etc. of organizations to which our company belongs or is affiliated
  10. (10)Communication, meetings, business operations, visits, events, etc. between affiliated companies.
  11. (11)Personal information for the Company’s recruitment selection activities, interview schedules, notification of selection results, and basic information for managing registered information required for personnel registration after hiring.
  12. (12)To respond in accordance with laws and regulations or notices and guidance from administrative authorities.
  13. (13)For other purposes of use as set forth in this Article, as appropriately announced or notified by the Company, and for purposes for which the individual’s consent has been obtained.
  14. (14)To provide personal information to third parties to achieve the purposes set forth in this Article. This applies in cases falling under Article 6 (Provision to Third Parties) or with the individual’s consent.
  15. (15)Identifying or contacting the relatives of our employees.
  16. (16)Various applications, registrations, notifications, etc. to the national government, local governments, independent administrative agencies, etc. pursuant to laws and regulations.
  17. (17)All other purposes incidental to the above.

Article 5Personal Data Security Management Measures

We will take organizational, physical, and technical security measures to prevent unauthorized access to personal data, loss, destruction, alteration, leakage, etc. of personal data, and to otherwise ensure the safe management of personal data.

Article 6Provision to Third Parties

6.1We will not provide personal data to third parties without the prior consent of the individual, except in the following cases. However, this does not apply when permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations.

  1. (1)When it is necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent.
  2. (2)When it is particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the healthy development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent.
  3. (3)When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government agency, independent administrative agency, or a party commissioned by them in carrying out duties prescribed by law.

    Items of personal data provided to third parties:
    All personal information acquired by our company, unless otherwise requested by the user.
    Method of provision to third parties:
    Providing in paper form, transmitting electronic data, providing on an external storage medium, accessing the server.
    How to request termination of provision:
    Contact details for complaints, etc., below.

6.2Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, personal data will not be provided to a third party in the following cases.

  1. (1)When we outsource all or part of the handling of personal data to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use.
  2. (2)When personal data is provided in connection with a business succession due to a merger or other reason.
  3. (3)When personal data is jointly used with a specific party, we will notify the individual in advance or make readily available to them the items of personal data to be jointly used, the scope of the parties using the data, the purpose of use by the parties, and the name or designation of the person responsible for managing the personal data.

Article 7Disclosure of Personal Data

When an individual requests disclosure of their personal data, we will disclose it to that individual without delay. However, we may not disclose all or part of such data if any of the following circumstances apply. If we decide not to disclose such data, we will notify the user without delay.

  1. (1)If there is a risk of harm to the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the individual or a third party.
  2. (2)If there is a risk of significant interference with the proper performance of our business.
  3. (3)If there is a violation of other laws and regulations.

Article 8Correction, Addition, and Deletion of Personal Data

If there is an error in the personal data held by us, the user may request us to correct, add, or delete (“Correction, etc.”) the personal information in accordance with the procedures established by our company. If we receive a request for Correction, etc. from a user and determine that it is necessary to comply with the request, we will correct the data without delay. If we make a Correction, etc. based on the above or decide not to make a Correction, etc., we will notify the user without delay.

Article 9Suspension of Use and Deletion of Personal Data

9.1If an individual requests the suspension of use or deletion (“Suspension of Use, etc.”) of their personal data because it is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use or because it was obtained by unlawful means, we will conduct the necessary investigation without delay. If, as a result of the investigation, we determine that it is necessary to comply with the request, we will promptly Suspend the Use, etc. of the personal information.

9.2If we Suspend the Use, etc. or decide not to Suspend the Use, etc., we will notify the user without delay.

9.3Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if Suspension of Use, etc. would require significant expenses or is otherwise difficult to implement, and if alternative measures necessary to protect the user’s rights and interests are available, we will take alternative measures in lieu of Suspension of Use, etc.

Article 10Request Procedure

For the procedures for requesting disclosure, correction, etc. of personal data, and requesting suspension of use, etc., as described above, please contact the complaints desk listed below.

Article 11About SSL (Secure Socket Layer)

Our website supports SSL, encrypting communication between web browsers and web servers. Personal information entered by users, such as name, address, and phone number, is automatically encrypted.

Article 12About the Use of Cookies

A cookie is data sent from a web server to a web browser. By referencing cookies, the web server can identify the user’s computer, allowing for more efficient use of our website. The files sent by our website as cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information. You can disable cookies by changing your browser settings.

Article 13Disclaimer

13.1We strive to provide as accurate information as possible regarding the content and information within our services, but we cannot guarantee their accuracy or safety. Incorrect or outdated information may be included. We assume no responsibility for any problems that may arise from using our services.

13.2Content posted within our services may be changed or deleted without notice.

Article 14Copyright and Portrait Rights

All text, images, and other content on our website are protected by copyright and portrait rights. Unauthorized use or reuse is prohibited.

Article 15Links

You are free to create links to our website. However, we may refuse to allow links depending on the content of your website.

Article 16Contact Information for Complaints, etc.

For complaints or inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, or to request disclosure, correction, or suspension of use of personal data, please contact the following office:

1005 Yamanami-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Onomichi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Onomichi Shipyard
Human Resources Department, Personnel Division
Tel：0848-20-2956
Email:jinji@onozo.co.jp

Article 17Revisions to this Policy and Changes to Purpose of Use

We may revise this Policy as necessary. However, changes to the purpose of use will only be made if it is reasonably determined that the purpose of use is still relevant to the purpose before the change. Any changes to this Policy or the purpose of use will take effect when we notify users of the revised or changed content or make it publicly available in accordance with our designated method.

Article 18Supplementary Provisions

This provision shall come into effect on December 1, 2005.
Amended November 14, 2025

The information posted is based on the Japanese version officially, and the English site uses AI machine translation. Therefore, please note that the translation may not always be accurate.