YARUKI Switch Group Privacy Policy

YARUKI SWITCH GROUP HOLDINGS Co. Ltd, YARUKI SWITCH GROUP Co Ltd., YARUKI SWITCH CARRIER Co. Ltd, and YP SWITCH Co. Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "YARUKI Switch Group") hereby stipulate the handling of personal information in the privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") for the management of various businesses.


  1. The YARUKI Switch Group complies with the Personal Information Protection Law and other applicable laws and regulations, the guidelines established by Personal Information Protection Commission (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Personal Information Protection Law”), and this Policy.
  2. In addition to what is provided for in the Personal Information Protection Law, YARUKI Switch Groups handle information concerning infants, children, and students (hereinafter referred to as "students") used for educational purposes and their parents, including names, dates of birth and other descriptions, learning grades, grades, passing or failing various examinations and tests, numbers, symbols, other signs, images, and information that can identify the parents of students (this includes information that cannot be identified by this information alone, but can be easily checked against other information and can be identified by it). In addition, a specific individual identified by personal information is treated as the "principal," and if the principal is a minor (infant, child, student, etc.), his/her legal representative, guardian, etc. are also treated as the "principal."
  3. The YARUKI Switch Group takes into account the nature and scale of its business and obtains personal information in an appropriate manner to the extent necessary for its business operations.
  4. The collected personal information shall be used only within the scope of the matters disclosed pursuant to the Personal Information Protection Law and the purpose of use announced in advance.
  5. We will establish a personal information protection system and develop an internal audit system for the protection of personal information.
  6. In order to prevent the leakage, loss or damage of personal information, we will establish rules for the protection of personal information and take necessary and appropriate organizational, personnel, physical and technical safety management measures. In addition, in cases where personal information handling services are outsourced, the selection and supervision of outsourcees shall be carried out strictly.
  7. ① Organizational security control measures: In accordance with the Personal Information Protection Law, the Company has established an organizational system to implement security control measures for personal data, including the appointment of a person in charge of personal information management. In addition, a system is in place to promptly respond to any leakage of personal information. ② Personal safety management measures: We sign a written pledge regarding the handling of personal information for all employees and conduct education and training on the handling of personal information on a regular basis in order to ensure that all employees are fully aware of it and to provide necessary and appropriate supervision. ③ Physical safety management measures: Measures are taken to prevent theft of electronic equipment and media, and appropriate management is carried out by disposing and deleting them by methods that cannot be restored. ④ Technical security control measures: We have introduced mechanisms to protect information systems handling personal data from unauthorized access or unauthorized software, such as access control to information systems, measures against unauthorized software, and monitoring of information systems.
  8. Personal information will not be provided to third parties (excluding outsourcees) without the prior consent of the individual unless it is permitted by law to be treated as an exception. The YARUKI Switch Group shall notify or disclose in advance the necessary matters stipulated by laws and regulations when sharing personal information. When personal information is provided to a third party in a foreign country, the consent of the person concerned shall be obtained in advance, except for cases where it is permitted to be treated as an exception by laws and regulations.
  9. If the person or agent requests disclosure or correction of personal information (Corrections, additions, deletions, discontinuations of use, or discontinuations of provision to third parties), the prescribed procedures will be followed.
  10. The YARUKI Switch Group continually reviews and improves its personal information protection system.
  11. If you have any complaints or concerns regarding YARUKI Switch Group's handling of personal information, please contact us at the following address.
General reception desk for handling personal information

24 -2, Hatchobori 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104 - 0032, Japan
YARUKI Switch Group, Inc. General Affairs Department
Phone 03-6858-1287 (Weekdays 10: 00 ~ 18: 00, unavailable on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)
Fax 03-6845-2222 (Reception is available 24 hours a day and handling is on the above days and hours.)
Please note that we cannot accept direct visits or requests to schools, kindergartens, or childcare facilities (hereinafter referred to as “schools”).


For details on the handling of personal information, please refer to "Matters to be disclosed based on the Personal Information Protection Act."

2- 24 2 Hatchobori, Chuo, Tokyo
YARUKI SWITCH GROUP HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
Naoshi Takahashi, CEO and President
2- 24 2 Hatchobori, Chuo, Tokyo
YARUKI Switch Group, Co., Ltd.
Naoshi Takahashi, CEO and President
2- 24 2 Hatchobori, Chuo, Tokyo
YARUKI Switch Carrier Co., Ltd.
Shunsuke Masaki, CEO and President
2- 24 2 Hatchobori, Chuo, Tokyo
YP Switch Co., Ltd.
Naoshi Takahashi, CEO and President
(Date of establishment: 2002/8/11 Last revised: 2022/4/1)
Matters to be disclosed based on the Personal Information Protection Law
1. Use of Personal Information

The YARUKI Switch Group will use the personal information it has acquired for the purposes described below and provided in advance. In any case, we will handle it with utmost care in accordance with our privacy policy.

[Users of YARUKI Switch Group services]

  1. To confirm and deliver products and services purchased or applied for
  2. To provide the service applied for
  3. To improve the contents of the products and services used
  4. To bill, pay, and confirm the products and services used
  5. To provide information related to the YARUKI Switch Group's products and services
  6. To provide information tailored to your child's age
  7. Use security camera images for crime prevention, fraud prevention, and educational guidance
  8. To respond to inquiries
  9. To conduct marketing activities such as requesting questionnaires related to the provision of products and services that customers use, and to conduct research and analysis on customer trends and product development using information such as browsing history obtained
  10. For confirmation and statistical analysis of career paths and activities of children, including after withdrawal
  11. For communication in case of emergency such as accident
  12. For recruitment activities
  13. For the execution of other operations incidental to the above

[Those who wish to join the YARUKI Switch Group franchise]

  1. For information on franchising
  2. For franchising review
  3. To answer questions about franchising
  4. For the execution of other operations incidental to the above

[Applicants for the YARUKI Switch Group]

  1. For communication and notification to job applicants
  2. For recruitment and selection procedures
  3. To ascertain the suitability and to consider the assignment of personnel
  4. To confirm the status of residence
  5. For work visa processing
  6. To support living in Japan
  7. (In the case of joint recruitment) Provision of information, liaison, and selection to directly managed classrooms in our company and affiliated classrooms which have concluded a franchise agreement with our company
  8. For the execution of other operations incidental to the above
2. About shared use

The YARUKI Switch Group will share the personal information provided as follows.

  1. Users of programming education HALLO
    ・Items of personal data used jointly
    Results regarding name, date of birth, email address, and service usage history
    ・Scope of persons who use jointly
    YP Switch Co., Ltd., YARUKI Switch Group Co., Ltd., operator of schools, and Preferred Networks Co., Ltd.
    ・Purpose of use
    Above utilization purpose
    ・Persons responsible for the management of personal data to be shared
    2- 24 2 Hatchobori, Chuo-ward, Tokyo
    Naoshi Takahashi, CEO and President, YP Switch Co., Ltd.

  2. Directors and employees of the YARUKI Switch Group and their families
    ・Items of personal data used jointly
    Names, addresses, affiliations, positions, etc., attendance management information, and other basic personal information of employees of Group companies
    ・Scope of persons who use jointly
    YARUKI Switch Group Holdings Co., Ltd., YARUKI Switch Group Co., Ltd., YARUKI Switch Careers Co., Ltd., YP SWITCH Co., Ltd.
    ・Purpose of use
    For personnel and labor management, welfare benefits, confirmation of safety in emergencies such as disasters and accidents, and other business communications
    ・Persons responsible for the management of personal data to be shared
    2- 24 -2 Hatchobori, Chuo, Tokyo
    Naoshi Takahashi, President, YARUKI Switch Group, Co., Ltd.
3. Managing Personal Information

YARUKI Switch Group handles personal information under strict control. YARUKI Switch Group may disclose personal information to mailers, materials suppliers, testers, and other contractors deemed necessary by YARUKI Switch Group to the extent necessary to provide materials, equipment, and other services. In this case as well, we make sure that the contractor complies with the same treatment as YARUKI Switch Group. If disclosure is required by law, personal information may be provided to third parties.

4. Installation of security cameras in classrooms

YARUKI Switch Group has installed security cameras in classrooms, kindergartens, and childcare facilities for crime prevention, fraud prevention, and educational guidance. In conjunction with this, there may be cases of recording, but only within the scope of the purpose of use, and unless it is permitted by law to be treated as an exception, it will not be provided to third parties.

5. About Anonymous Processing Information

YARUKI Switch Group does not handle anonymous processing information.

6. Disclosure of Registered Personal Information

YARUKI Switch Group manage personal information as accurately and as up-to-date as possible. Registration information will be disclosed when requested by the person. However, we may not be able to disclose information in cases that fall under any of the following.

  1. When there is a risk of harming the rights and interests of you and third parties
  2. When there is a risk of significant disruption to the business operations of YARUKI
  3. When there is a risk of violation of the law

In addition, if there is a request that the content is not accurate, we will confirm the content and add, change, correct or delete the registration information as necessary. However, deleting the registration may cause products and services that cannot be provided.

7. Deleting and Discontinuing Personal Information

Even if YARUKI Switch Group service is terminated, the registered personal information will be strictly managed and retained until the purpose of use is achieved. If you wish to delete or suspend the use of personal information, you need to request deletion or suspension of use of personal information in addition to the request for withdrawal. For details, please contact the "General Reception Desk for Handling Personal Information."
Retained personal data disclosure request

8. About Cookies

On some pages of the YARUKI Switch Group's website, "Cookies" are used to acquire browsing history in order to provide services to customers, analyze users, and place advertisements on the website. A "Cookie" is a text file that identifies your computer on a website. It is a sequence of numbers sent by a web server and recorded on your computer, and does not contain any personal information. In order to provide more customized services, we may refer to browsing history collected through "Cookies" in association with personal information provided by customers.
If you want to be denied cookies, you can set them in your browser. You can use the website even if you are denied "Cookies," but some functions may not be available. In addition, YARUKI Switch Group may store and reference "Cookies" via a third party based on entrustment to a third party that entrusts distribution of advertisements.

9. Contact Information

For any questions regarding the Disclosure Request process, contact us here.

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