Tanaka Paper Tube Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) recognizes the importance of personal information acquired through its business activities—including the development, manufacture, and sale of paper tube products—and handles such information appropriately in compliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, other relevant laws and regulations, and applicable guidelines.

1. Acquisition of Personal Information

The Company acquires personal information through proper and fair means to the extent necessary for its business activities.
Personal information acquired by the Company primarily includes the following:

• Name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address
• Company name, department name, and job title
• Details of inquiries, consultations, requests, etc. and other information regarding individuals obtained in connection therewith
• Information regarding individuals acting as representatives of business partners, suppliers, and other related parties, obtained in connection with business negotiations, quotations, order placement/acceptance, delivery, billing, and other transactions
• Names, addresses, contact details, ages, educational backgrounds, work histories, qualifications, reasons for application, and other information necessary for the recruitment and selection process regarding job applicants
• Information regarding website browsing history, IP addresses, device information, cookies, and other identifiers
• Other personal information lawfully acquired by the Company

2. Purposes of Use of Personal Information

The Company uses personal information it acquires for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries, consultations, requests, etc. send materials, and communicate
• To provide information, make proposals, confirm details, and communicate regarding products, services, and transactions
• To perform tasks necessary for transactions, such as quotations, contracts, order placement/acceptance, manufacturing, delivery, billing, and payments
• To communicate and manage transactions with business partners, suppliers, and other related parties
• To develop products and improve quality and services
• To accept job applications, conduct selection processes, make hiring decisions, and communicate with applicants
• To prepare for onboarding procedures and personnel/labor management following a hiring decision
• To operate the Company’s website, ensure security, and improve user convenience
• To comply with laws and regulations
• To perform other tasks incidental to the above purposes of use

3. Management of Personal Data

To prevent the leakage, loss, damage, or unauthorized access of personal data, the Company implements necessary and appropriate security measures tailored to the scale of its business, the nature of its personal data handling, and associated risks.
The Company also provides necessary and appropriate training and supervision to the officers and employees who handle personal data.

4. Provision of Personal Data to Third Parties

The Company does not provide personal data to third parties without obtaining the individual’s prior consent, except in the following cases:

• Cases based on laws and regulations
• Cases where it is necessary for the protection of a person’s life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
• Cases where it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
• Cases where it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, a local government, or a person entrusted by them in executing affairs prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the individual’s consent is likely to impede the execution of said affairs
• Other cases permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other laws and regulations

5. Entrustment of Personal Data Handling

The Company may entrust the handling of personal data, in whole or in part, to external service providers to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of use.
In such cases, the Company appropriately selects the service providers and exercises necessary and appropriate supervision over them.

6. Provision to Third Parties Located in Foreign Countries

When the Company provides personal data to a third party located in a foreign country, except where permitted by law, the Company acts appropriately in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. This includes obtaining the individual’s prior consent after providing them with information required by law, such as details regarding the personal information protection system of the foreign country in question and the personal information protection measures implemented by the recipient.

7. Requests Regarding Retained Personal Data

If an individual or their representative makes a request regarding personal data retained by the Company—such as a request for notification of the purpose of use, disclosure (including disclosure of records regarding provision to third parties), correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, erasure, or suspension of provision to a third party—the Company will respond appropriately in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other relevant laws and regulations.

8. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Company’s website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper website operation, enhance user convenience, and maintain security.
These technologies may collect information such as pages viewed, date and time of access, IP addresses, device information, and browser information. While this information generally does not directly identify a specific individual on its own, it may constitute personal information when combined with other data.
If you do not wish to use cookies, you can disable them through your browser settings; however, please note that doing so may prevent you from using certain features of the Company’s website.

9. Access Analysis Tools

The Company may use access analysis tools on its website to understand usage patterns and improve the site’s content and usability.
Information collected via these tools is used for the operation and improvement of the Company’s website and is handled appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

10. Compliance with Laws and Revisions to This Policy

The Company complies with applicable laws, guidelines, and other standards regarding the handling of personal information.
The Company may review and amend this policy as necessary in response to changes in laws, its business operations, or its methods of handling personal information.
Any revised privacy policy will take effect upon its publication on the Company’s website.

11. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this policy, the Company’s handling of personal information, complaints concerning personal information, or requests regarding retained personal data, please contact us at the address below:

Tanaka Paper Tube Co., Ltd.
6-88 Oihara, Yao City, Osaka 581-0092, Japan
Tel: +81-72-992-5111 (Main Line)
Fax: +81-72-992-5180

Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:10 PM
*Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and company holidays.

Established: August 21, 2026
Last Revised: August 21, 2026