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Privacy Mark Certification

Apple World Inc. was certified to use the Privacy Mark (P-Mark) by the Japan Information Processing Development Corporation (JIPDEC) on July 25, 2005.
The Privacy Mark is awarded to organizations that comply with the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS Q15001) and implement appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal information.

Personal Information Protection Policy

At Apple World Inc., we recognize our social responsibility to protect all personal information handled through our travel services. We are committed to respecting individual rights and complying with all relevant laws and regulations concerning personal data.
To support this, we have established a Personal Information Protection Management System. We continually monitor advancements in information technology, respond to evolving societal expectations, and adapt to changes in the business environment. Our company is fully committed to the ongoing improvement of our privacy management practices.

Key Principles

  • We limit the collection, use, and sharing of personal information strictly to what is necessary for conducting our travel-related business, as well as employee recruitment and human resources management. We implement appropriate measures to ensure personal data is not handled beyond its intended purpose.
  • Specific personal data entrusted to us by employees and other stakeholders is managed strictly in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • To prevent and mitigate risks such as data breaches, loss, or damage, we implement reasonable and appropriate security measures tailored to our business operations. We also work to continuously enhance our information security infrastructure.
  • We comply with all relevant laws, national guidelines, and industry standards governing the handling of personal information.
  • We respond to inquiries and complaints regarding personal information promptly, sincerely, and appropriately.
  • We regularly review and enhance our Personal Information Protection Management System by monitoring IT developments, addressing the needs of data subjects, and keeping pace with our business environment.

This policy is distributed to all employees to promote full awareness and compliance. We also provide ongoing education and training to foster a strong culture of personal information protection across the organization.

Established: January 27, 2004
Revised: August 31, 2023

Joe Hirao
President and CEO
APPLE WORLD INC.

For inquiries and complaints regarding personal information:
Contact: Personal Information Complaints & Consultation Desk
Email: privacy@post.appleworld.com