Privacy Policy

1. In this Policy, "User Information" refers to information related to user identification, online activity history, and other information generated or stored on a user's smartphone, PC, or other device in connection with the user or the user's device, which the Company collects in accordance with this Policy. The User Information collected by the Company through the Services varies depending on the collection method, as described below.
   • Information Collected from Users

     The following information is collected from users when using our service.

     • Name
     • Address
     • Phone Number
     • E-mail Address
     • Nationality
     • Date of Birth
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     • Gender
     • Background (Highest level of education, graduation date, years of work experience, school name, department, major, name of lab or study group, etc.
     • Certifications Obtained
     • Information about residence status and Japanese level
     • Photo
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     • Place of Degree Earned
     • Highest level of education (abroad)
     • Visa status, type
     • Desired occupation and industry
     • Language ability
     • GPA
     • Work experience
     • Resume
     • Application form
     • LINE ID
     • IP Address
     • Payment details
     • Other information entered by the user into forms designated by the Company
   • Information provided by other services when the user permits linkage with such services while using the Services.

     When a user permits linkage with external services such as social networking services while using the Services, the Company will collect the following information from the relevant external services based on the consent given at the time of such permission.

     • ID the user uses for such external services
     • Other information that the user has permitted to be disclosed to the linked service according to the privacy settings of the external service.
   • Information the Company collects when the user uses the Services

     The Company may collect information about access to and usage of the Services. This includes the following:

     • Device information
     • Log information
     • Cookies and Anonymous IDs
     • Location Information

1. 2-1. User Information is used to provide the Services as stipulated in 2-2, and may also be used for other purposes as stipulated in 2-3.
2. 2-2. The specific purposes for using User Information related to the provision of the Services are as follows:
   • For registration acceptance, identity verification, provision, maintenance, protection, and improvement of the Services
   • For responding to inquiries and providing information regarding the Services
   • For providing job-related information
   • For requesting cooperation with surveys regarding employment status
   • For responding to violations of the Company's terms, policies, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Terms, etc.") regarding the Services
   • For notifying users of changes to the Terms, etc. regarding the Services
   • For purposes incidental to the above purposes of use
3. Purposes of use other than those listed in 2-2 above are as follows:
   • Purpose of Use: To create statistical data in a format that does not identify individuals, in connection with the Company's services

     Corresponding User Information Items:

     • Professional Background
     • Date of Birth
   • Purpose of Use: To distribute or display advertisements of the Company or third parties

     Corresponding User Information Items:

     • Device information
     • Log information
     • Cookies and Anonymous IDs
     • Location Information
   • Purpose of Use: For other marketing purposes

     Corresponding User Information Items:

     • Name
     • E-mail address
     • Date of birth
     • Other information entered by the user into forms designated by the Company

1. The Company shall obtain the user's consent before collecting the following User Information:
   • Device information
   • Location Information
2. Users may request the discontinuation of the use of all or part of their User Information by configuring the designated settings within the Services. In such cases, the Company will promptly discontinue such use in accordance with its prescribed procedures. Please note that the collection or use of certain User Information items is essential for the provision of the Services. Therefore, the Company will only cease collecting such information when the user withdraws from the Services through the Company's prescribed method.

1. To deliver targeted advertising using User Information, the Services incorporate the following information collection modules. Accordingly, User Information is provided to the information collection module providers (including those located outside of Japan) as described below.
2. Meta Business Suites
   • Information Collection Module Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.
   • Provided User Information Items: User Information (age and gender), login information, device information, information about actions taken on Company advertisements, and other information (excluding personally identifiable information)
   • Means/Method of Provision: Automatic acquisition via website
   • Purpose of Use by the Provider: Research and analysis of usage status, service quality improvement, personalization, and improvement of response services
   • Third-Party Provision by the Provider: User Information will not be transmitted or provided to third parties
   • Aforementioned Provider's Privacy Policy URL:https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
3. X
   • Information Collection Module Provider: X Corp.
   • Provided User Information Items:Login information, device information, interests, and biometric information (excluding personally identifiable information)
   • Means/Method of Provision: Automatic acquisition via website
   • Purpose of Use by the Provider: Research and analysis of usage status, service quality improvement, personalization, and improvement of response services
   • Third-Party Provision by the Provider: User Information will not be transmitted or provided to third parties
   • Aforementioned Provider's Privacy Policy URL:https://twitter.com/ja/privacy
4. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for Firebase
   • Information Collection Module Provider: Google LCC and all subsidiaries
   • Provided User Information Items:Login information, device information, other (excluding personally identifiable information)
   • Means/Method of Provision: Automatic acquisition via website
   • Purpose of Use by the Provider: Research and analysis of usage status, service quality improvement, improvement of response services, and measures for implementation
   • Third-Party Provision by the Provider: User Information will not be transmitted or provided to third parties
   • Aforementioned Provider's Privacy Policy URL:https://support.google.com/tagmanager/answer/9323295?hl=ja

1. 5-1. The Company will not provide personal information contained within User Information to any third party without obtaining the prior consent of the user, except where disclosure is permitted under the Personal Information Protection Act (referring to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information in Japan; hereinafter the same) or other laws and regulations. However, this does not apply to the following cases:
   • When the Company entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes of use
   • When personal information is provided in connection with a business handover due to a merger or other reasons
   • When personal information is provided to information collection module providers in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.
   • When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government agency, or a person entrusted by such agency, in carrying out affairs prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the user's consent may hinder the performance of such affairs
   • Other cases permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations
2. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the Company will provide the personal information described in Section 1(1) of this Policy, obtained from the user, to the companies to which the user has applied.

1. The Company will jointly use the user's personal information as follows:
   • Items of Personal Information Jointly Used
     • Personal information as defined in Section 1(1) of this Policy
   • Scope of Parties Jointly Using the Information
     • Group companies, including the Company's parent company and affiliates
   • Purpose of Use by the Jointly Using Parties
     • The purposes stipulated in Section 2-2 of this Policy
   • Name, Address, and Representative of the Person Responsible for Managing User Information
     • Leverages Co., Ltd. President and CEO: Tomohide Iwatsuki
     • Address: Shibuya Scramble Square 24F, 25F, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

1. Upon receiving a request from a user for disclosure of personal information and records related to the provision of personal information to third parties, based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act, the Company will confirm that the request is from the user themselves and promptly disclose the information to the user through the method specified by the user (If such personal information does not exist, the Company will notify the user to that effect). However, this does not apply if the Company is not obligated to disclose the information under the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations. Please note that a fee ($5 USD per request) is charged for the disclosure of personal information. If the disclosure method specified by the user requires a significant expense or is otherwise difficult, or if the user does not specify a disclosure method, the Company will disclose the personal information by providing a written document.

1. 8-1. Upon receiving a request from a user for correction of personal information based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act, due to the information being untrue, or a request for discontinuation of its use based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act due to any of the following reasons, the Company will confirm that the request is from the user themselves and promptly conduct the necessary investigation. Based on the results of the investigation, the Company will correct or discontinue the use of the personal information and notify the user accordingly. If the Company decides not to correct or discontinue use based on reasonable grounds, the Company will notify the user to that effect.
   • The personal information is being handled beyond the scope of the publicly announced purpose of use or was collected through false or other fraudulent means
   • The Company no longer needs to use the personal information
   • A situation has occurred, such as a leak, loss, damage, or other security breach of personal information, which poses a significant risk of harming the rights and interests of the individual
   • There is a risk of harming the rights or legitimate interests of the individual due to other handling of personal information
2. 8-2. Upon receiving a request from a user for the deletion of their personal information, and if the Company determines that it is necessary to comply with such request, the Company will confirm that the request is from the user themselves, delete the personal information, and notify the user accordingly.
3. 8-3. The provisions of the preceding two paragraphs shall not apply if the Company is not obligated to correct or discontinue the use of personal information under the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations.

1. For opinions, questions, complaints, inquiries regarding measures for the secure management of User Information that constitutes personal data at the Company, and other inquiries related to User Information, please contact the following:
2. Address: Shibuya Scramble Square 24F, 25F, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
3. Relative Company at Leverages Co., Ltd.: Leverages U.S. Inc.
4. Phone Number: 03-5774-1632

1. The Company will review the operational status of the handling of User Information as appropriate, strive for continuous improvement, and may amend this Policy as necessary. In the event of amendments, the Company will announce the effective date and content of the revised Policy through display on the Company's website and other appropriate methods, or notify the user. However, in the case of amendments requiring the user's consent under applicable laws and regulations, the Company will obtain the user's consent through the Company's prescribed method.
2. [Special Provisions for Handling Personal Information of Users Residing in California]
3. These special provisions apply to users who are residents of California subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (hereinafter referred to as the "CCPA"), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and apply when the Company collects or shares personal information as defined by the CCPA (information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household subject to the CCPA; hereinafter referred to as "California Personal Information"). Terms used below shall have the meanings defined in the CCPA.

1. 11-1. Categories of California Personal Information

   During the preceding 12 months, the Company collected the following categories of California Personal Information for the purposes described in Section 2-2 of this Policy:

   • Category: Identifiers
     • Examples: Real name, postal address, email address, username, telephone number, cookies
   • Category: Personal information categories listed in California Civil Code Section 1798.80(e)
     • Examples: Name, address, telephone number, educational background, employment history
   • Category: Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law
     • Examples: Age, nationality, gender
   • Category: Commercial information
     • Examples: Records of personal purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies
   • Category: Biometric information
     • Examples: Facial photographs
   • Category: Internet or other similar network activity
     • Examples: Browsing history, search history, information about consumer interaction with internet websites
   • Category: Geolocation data
     • Examples: Location information
   • Category: Professional or employment-related information
     • Examples: Educational background, employment history
   • Category: Non-public education information (per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g, 34 CFR Part 99))
     • Examples: Educational information (including university name, major, degree, graduation date, GPA, etc.), educational and academic background information, qualifications, language skills
2. 11-2. Sources of Information

   During the preceding 12 months, the Company collected the above California Personal Information directly from the users.

1. The Company retains California Personal Information only for the period necessary to provide the Services. The Company also retains California Personal Information in accordance with its policies and as permitted by applicable law for legitimate business purposes, security, compliance, and dispute or claim resolution.

1. During the preceding 12 months, the Company sold or shared California Personal Information as follows:
   • Identifiers
     • Sold/Shared: Sold
       1. Categories of Third Parties: Recruiting companies with which the Company has contracts
       2. Purpose: To introduce users to recruiting companies partnered with the Company.
   • Personal Information Categories Listed in California Civil Code Section 1798.80(e):
     • Sold/Shared: Sold
       1. Categories of Third Parties: Recruiting companies with which the Company has contracts
       2. Purpose: To introduce users to recruiting companies partnered with the Company.
   • Characteristics of Protected Classifications Under California or Federal Law:
     • Sold/Shared: Sold
       1. Categories of Third Parties: Recruiting companies with which the Company has contracts
       2. Purpose: To introduce users to recruiting companies partnered with the Company.
   • Commercial Information:
     • Sold/Shared: Shared
       1. Categories of Third Parties: Analytics providers
       2. Purpose: To deliver advertisements relevant to users' interests.
   • Biometric Information:
     • Sold/Shared: Sold
       1. Categories of Third Parties: Recruiting companies with which the Company has contracts
       2. Purpose: To introduce users to recruiting companies partnered with the Company.
   • Internet or Other Similar Network Activity:
     • Sold/Shared: Shared
       1. Categories of Third Parties: Analytics providers
       2. Purpose: To deliver advertisements relevant to users' interests.
   • Geolocation Data:
     • Sold/Shared: Shared
       1. Categories of Third Parties: Analytics providers
       2. Purpose: To deliver advertisements relevant to users' interests.
   • Professional or Employment-Related Information:
     • Sold/Shared: Sold
       1. Categories of Third Parties: Recruiting companies with which the Company has contracts
       2. Purpose: To introduce users to recruiting companies partnered with the Company.
   • Non-public Education Information (per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g, 34 CFR Part 99)):
     • Sold/Shared: Sold
       1. Categories of Third Parties: Recruiting companies with which the Company has contracts
       2. Purpose: To introduce users to recruiting companies partnered with the Company.

1. In the joint use of California Personal Information as stipulated in Section 6 of this Policy, the Company's group companies may qualify as service providers or contractors. The Company discloses California Personal Information to its group companies to the extent necessary to conduct its recruitment business in cooperation with them. The Company enters into agreements with its group companies to ensure that they do not retain, use, or disclose California Personal Information for purposes other than the specified purposes.

1. If you are a California resident, you may exercise the following rights regarding your California Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions, in accordance with the provisions of the CCPA. The Company will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
   • Right to Know:

     You have the right to request that the Company disclose the categories and specific pieces of California Personal Information collected about you, as described in Section 11-1 of this Policy.

   • Right to Delete:

     You have the right to request that the Company delete California Personal Information collected from you, subject to certain exceptions provided for in the CCPA.

   • Right to Correct:

     You have the right to request that the Company correct inaccurate California Personal Information that the Company maintains about you.

   • Right to Opt-Out of the Sale or Sharing of Personal Information:

     You have the right to request that the Company not sell or share California Personal Information collected from you to third parties.

   • Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information:

     While the Company collects sensitive personal information from you, it will not use or disclose such sensitive information for purposes other than those listed in California Code of Regulations §7027(m).

1. 16-1. To exercise your rights, please contact the point of contact listed in Section 9 of this Policy. When we receive a communication to exercise rights, we will verify your identity by requesting you to send a copy of your passport, driver's license, My Number card, student ID card, or other similar identification. Please note that we may request additional information.
2. [To Exercise Your Right to Opt-Out]

   If you wish to request that the Company not sell or share California Personal Information collected from you to third parties, please submit a request form here: (Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information). You may also exercise your right to opt-out through your browser or your account page using the Global Privacy Control.

3. 16-2. Exercising Rights through an Authorized Agent

   You may designate an authorized agent to exercise your rights on your behalf. In such cases, except in certain circumstances, the authorized agent must provide the Company with written proof of authorization bearing your signature.

2024/09/30

1. Leverages U.S. Inc.
2. E-mail: info-us@leverages.com
3. Both the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are effective as of December 1, 2006.