Privacy Policy

Privacy Protection Basic Policy

GATHER Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) recognizes the importance of protecting personal information in the course of conducting its business activities and considers the proper protection and management of personal information to be a social responsibility. Accordingly, the Company has established the following basic policy regarding the handling of personal information and will make continuous efforts to enhance the protection of personal information.

In addition, specific personal information entrusted to us by employees and related parties will be strictly managed in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

The Company complies with all laws and regulations related to the protection of personal information, guidelines established by the government, and other applicable standards.

2. Establishment of a Personal Information Protection Management System

The Company has established a personal information protection management system in accordance with the requirements of JIS Q 15001 (Personal Information Protection Management Systems). When collecting, using, or providing personal information, the Company strictly adheres to this system and manages personal information appropriately.

3. Prevention and Correction of Security Incidents

The Company takes preventive and corrective measures against unauthorized access to personal information, as well as the loss, destruction, falsification, or leakage of personal information.

4. Limitation of Use

Collected personal information is used only within the scope of the purposes stipulated in the Company’s personal information protection policy. The Company implements appropriate security measures to prevent use beyond these purposes.

5. Continuous Improvement

The Company continuously reviews and improves its personal information protection management system.

6. Handling of Complaints and Inquiries

The Company responds promptly and appropriately to complaints and inquiries regarding personal information.

Date of Establishment: July 21, 2020
Company Name: GATHER Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Kazuhiro Tanaka

Address:
Plaseo Aoyama Building 3F,
2-7-13 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061, Japan

Tel: +81-3-6823-1462
E-mail: info@sjgather.com
(Personal Information Complaints and Inquiry Desk: Administration Department))

Handling of Personal Information and Specific Personal Information in Services Operated by GATHER Co., Ltd.

Personal Information Protection Manager
Tel: +81-3-6823-1462

1. Collection of Personal Information and Specific Personal Information

The Company may obtain the following types of personal information and specific personal information in order to provide various services:

  1. Personally identifiable information entrusted to us by clients and customers

  2. Personally identifiable information obtained through other business activities

  3. Personally identifiable information of all employees of Sportsbiz and its affiliated companies

  4. Personally identifiable information of job seekers and employers in paid employment placement services

Even if information alone does not identify an individual, information that can easily be combined with other data to identify an individual will be treated as personal information.


Personal information may be collected in any form, including paper documents, images, audio recordings, or electronic data.

2. Purpose of Use of Personal Information and Specific Personal Information

The Company may use personal information for the following purposes:


  • Consulting services

  • Marketing services

  • Management services

  • Education and training services

  • Event-related services

  • Casting services

  • E-commerce services

  • Distribution and logistics services

  • Employee management operations

  • Recruitment and selection of job applicants

  • Paid employment placement services (including compliance with procedures stipulated by the Employment Security Act and related laws, management and communication of registrant and employer information, job introductions, provision to employers, and management of concluded placements)


In addition, specific personal information may be used for the following procedures stipulated by the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures:

  • Preparation of withholding tax certificates for salary and retirement income

  • Preparation of payment records for remuneration, fees, contract payments, and prizes

  • Employment insurance filing procedures

  • Health insurance and employees’ pension insurance filing procedures

3. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

The Company does not provide personal information to third parties without the individual’s consent, except as required by law. Specific personal information is not provided to third parties except in cases permitted by law.


Cases in which information may be disclosed with the individual’s consent or in accordance with laws include:

  • Information and profiles of personnel who have contracts or registrations with the Company

  • Event-related information

4. Outsourcing of Personal Information Handling

With the consent of the individual, the Company may outsource part or all of the handling of personal information to contractors (companies or individuals) for the following operations:

  • Consulting services

  • Marketing services

  • Management services

  • Education and training services

  • Event-related services

  • Casting services

  • E-commerce services

  • Distribution and logistics services

  • Employee management operations

  • Recruitment and selection operations

  • Paid employment placement services

Specific personal information may also be provided to contractors for social insurance procedures and payroll processing.

5. Disclosure, Correction, and Suspension of Use

Upon request from the individual, the Company will respond to requests for notification of purpose of use, disclosure, correction, addition or deletion of content, suspension of use, deletion, or suspension of provision to third parties of personal information held by the Company (“Disclosure, etc.”).


For procedures related to Disclosure, etc., please contact the inquiry desk listed below.

6. Disclosable Personal Information Held by the Company

The personal information subject to disclosure includes:

  • Personal information of personnel obtained directly in writing

  • Online shop member and purchaser information

  • Personal information of Company employees

  • Personal information of job applicants seeking employment with the Company

7.Acquisition of Personal Information by Means Other Than Direct Written Submission

The Company may acquire personal information from companies or organizations with which it has business partnerships.


(1) Personal Information Acquired
Profile information such as name, gender, and date of birth necessary for the purposes described below

(2) Purpose of Use
Sales activities to companies and organizations based on business partnership agreements

8. Acquisition of Personal Information by Means Other Than Direct Written Submission

8. Acquisition of Information by Methods Not Easily Recognizable by Individuals

Some pages on the Company’s website use a technology called “cookies.” Cookies are an industry-standard technology used by web servers to identify browsers and do not identify individuals.

Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, doing so may result in some services on the website becoming unavailable.

9. Security Management Measures

The Company takes necessary and appropriate measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal information and specific personal information and to ensure secure management.

The Company’s website uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. By using a compatible browser, personal information such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers entered by users is automatically encrypted during transmission, preventing interception by third parties.

10. Contact Information Regarding Personal Information Protection

GATHER Co., Ltd.
Administration Department
Tel: +81-3-6823-1462

Inquiry Form:
https://sjgather.com/contact

Date of Establishment: July 21, 2020
Representative Director: Kazuhiro Tanaka