Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

I Peace, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “the Company”) respects the privacy of individuals and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, manage, and protect personal information handled by our company.

1.  Purposes for Using Personal Information

I Peace, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “the Company”) respects the privacy of individuals and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, manage, and protect personal information handled by our company.

We use personal information only for the purposes described below.

Type of Personal InformationPurpose of Use
iPS Cell Banking Informed Consent (IC) explanation and consent formsTo obtain informed consent from the individual
Medical questionnaire resultsFor the manufacturing, storage, and management of iPS cells
Medical history
Donor blood samples
Blood test results
Job applicant informationFor evaluating applicants for employment
Employee information*For human resource management and internal communications

2.Information Regarding Retained Personal Data

In handling Information Regarding Retained Personal Data retained personal data, I Peace, Inc. publicly provides the following information.

(1) Company Name

            I Peace, Inc.

(2) Personal Information Protection Manager

Ryoji Hiraide
Tel: +81-75-746-5365

(3) Purpose of Use of All Retained Personal Data

          Please refer to Section 1: Purposes of Use of Personal Information.

(4) Contact for Inquiries and Complaints Regarding Personal Data

Personal Information Inquiry Desk

Address: Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Tel: +81-75-746-5365

(5) Authorized Personal Information Protection Organization

I Peace, Inc. does not belong to any authorized personal information protection organization.

(6) Procedures for Requests for Disclosure, etc.

Please refer to Section 3: Procedures for Requests for Disclosure of Personal Information.

(7) Security Measures for Retained Personal Data

The security management measures implemented by our company are as follows:

Organizational Security Measures

  • A person responsible for the handling of personal information has been appointed.

  • The scope of employees who handle personal information and the scope of personal information handled by them are clearly defined.

  • A reporting system has been established to ensure that any violations or suspected violations of laws or internal handling rules are promptly reported to the responsible person.

  • Internal audits regarding the handling of personal information are conducted once per year (or as necessary).

Human Security Measures

  • Employees receive regular training regarding the proper handling of personal information.

  • Confidentiality obligations related to personal information are stipulated in employee confidentiality agreements signed upon hiring.

Physical Security Measures

  • Documents containing personal information are stored in locked storage areas to prevent unauthorized access.

Technical Security Measures

  • Access control is implemented for systems (terminals and data) that handle personal information, restricting access to authorized personnel and limiting the scope of accessible data.

  • Information systems handling personal information are protected against unauthorized external access and malicious software.

 

3. Procedures for Requests for Disclosure of Personal InformationRequests for notification of the purpose of use, disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, erasure, suspension of provision to third parties, as well as complaints or consultations regarding personal information, will be handled by our Personal Information Inquiry Desk.

Required Documents

(1) Personal Information Inquiry Request Form

Please fill in the following information on the designated form:

  1. Address, name, telephone number, and seal/signature of the requester

  2. Date of request

  3. Information necessary to identify the personal information to be disclosed

(2) Proof of Identity (for the individual or their representative)

If the requester is the individual:

Submit a copy of one of the following:

  • Driver’s license (front and back)

  • Passport

  • Health insurance card

  • Residence card

If the requester is a representative:

  • Power of attorney (required)

  • Seal registration certificate of the individual whose seal appears on the power of attorney

  • One form of identification for the representative

(3) Processing Fee
JPY 1,000 (only for requests for notification of purpose of use or disclosure).
Payment must be made via bank transfer to a designated account after submission.
Bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the requester.

Submission Address

I Peace, Inc.
PMS Office – Personal Information Protection Manager

Email: privacy@ipeaceinc.com

If a request is submitted by a representative, please contact the PMS Office in advance.

Authorized representatives are limited to:

  • Legal guardians of minors or adult wards

  • Representatives authorized by the individual through a power of attorney

Upon receiving a request, we will conduct the necessary investigation and respond within two weeks in writing. To prevent unauthorized disclosure, responses will be sent via restricted delivery mail addressed exclusively to the individual.

Established: April 1, 2019
Last Revised: November 12, 2024

I Peace, Inc. Privacy Policy
This privacy policy (“policy”) will help you understand how I Peace, Inc. (“us”, “we”, “our”) uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use our website (“website”, “service”).

We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.

What User Data We Collect
When you visit the website, we may collect the following data:

  • Your IP address.
  • Your contact information and email address.
  • Other information such as interests and preferences.
  • Data profile regarding your online behavior on our website.


Why We Collect Your Data
We are collecting your data for several reasons:

  • To better understand your needs.
  • To improve our services and products.
  • To send you promotional emails containing the information we think you will find interesting.
  • To contact you to fill out surveys and participate in other types of market research.
  • To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.


Safeguarding and Securing the Data
I Peace, Inc. is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. I Peace, Inc. has done all in its power to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure by implementing the latest technologies and software, which help us safeguard all the information we collect online.

Our Cookie Policy
Once you agree to allow our website to use cookies, you also agree to use the data it collects regarding your online behavior (analyze web traffic, web pages you spend the most time on, and websites you visit, etc.).

The data we collect by using cookies is used to customize our website to your needs. After we use the data for statistical analysis, the data is completely removed from our systems.

Please note that cookies don’t allow us to gain control of your computer in any way. They are strictly used to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not so that we can provide a better experience for you.

If you want to disable cookies, you can do it by accessing the settings of your internet browser.

Links to Other Websites
Our website might contain links that lead to other websites. If you click on these links I Peace, Inc. is not held responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting those websites is not governed by this privacy policy agreement. Make sure to read the privacy policy documentation of the website you go to from our website.

Restricting the Collection of your Personal Data
At some point, you might wish to restrict the use and collection of your personal data. You can achieve this by doing the following:

  • When you are filling the forms on the website, make sure to check if there is a box which you can leave unchecked, if you don’t want to disclose your personal information.
  • If you have already agreed to share your information with us, feel free to contact us via email and we will be more than happy to change this for you.


Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy.

I Peace, Inc. will not lease, sell or distribute your personal information to any third parties, unless we have your permission. We might do so if the law forces us. Your personal information will be used when we need to send you promotional materials if you agree to this privacy policy.

Contacting Us
If you have any questions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us through contact form provided in our website.