Privacy Policy

【Basic Philosophy】

The TCB Tokyo Central Beauty Clinic Group* (hereinafter referred to as the “TCB Group”) recognizes and shares the importance of protecting personal information. In accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (hereinafter referred to as the “Personal Information Protection Act”) and other related laws and regulations, we will handle and manage patients’ personal information with the utmost care as outlined below.

※The term “TCB Group” collectively refers to the following entities

• General Incorporated Association Medical Alliance
• Medical Corporation Medical Frontier
• Medical Corporation Sosai-kai

【Definition】

In this Privacy Policy, “personal information” refers to information related to a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, or other descriptions contained in such information, or that includes personal identification codes (as defined by cabinet orders issued by the Personal Information Protection Commission).
Information collected about patients that cannot, by itself, identify a specific individual may be considered “related personal information.” However, if such information can be combined with other data to identify a specific individual, it will be treated in the same manner as personal information.

【Information Collected】

The TCB Group collects the following types of information to achieve the purposes defined in the [Purpose of Use] section (Items ① to ③ collectively referred to as “Collected Information”)

① Information obtained directly from patients by the TCB Group

• Name, date of birth, email address, phone number
• Other information that can identify a specific individual

② Information obtained in relation to the use of various services provided by the TCB Group

• Information related to services used by the patient, date and time of use, browsing history, etc.
  (This includes information regarding usage, such as cookie data and access logs.)

③ Information indirectly collected from third parties by the TCB Group

With the patient’s consent, the TCB Group may obtain the following information from third parties such as public DMP providers and affiliate service providers, and link it with personal information already held by the TCB Group:

• Patient’s browsing history, device information, etc.

【Purpose of Use】

The TCB Group will use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide services such as clinic appointment reservations, medical services, sales of medical-related products, aftercare support, and other related services
• To collaborate with other medical institutions, testing facilities, and research organizations in relation to the provision of medical services
• To send and receive surveys related to medical services and medical-related products for the purpose of service improvement, and to carry out related responses
• To confirm and respond to inquiries or opinions
• To analyze patients’ usage of services and conduct case studies
• For advertising, publicity, and marketing purposes

【Personal Information Management System】

The TCB Group stores and manages personal information under strict control. In order to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, alteration, or leakage of such information, the Group implements necessary and appropriate organizational, human, physical, and technical security measures.

【Joint Use of Personal Information】

The TCB Group may jointly use acquired information within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in Purpose of Use.
In such cases, General Incorporated Association Medical Alliance shall be responsible for managing the personal information.

①Information to Be Jointly Used

Information specified in Information Acquired.

②Scope of Joint Users

The TCB Group as defined in Fundamental Principles.

③Purpose of Joint Use

To achieve the purposes specified in Purpose of Use.

【Outsourcing】

The TCB Group may outsource all or part of the handling of acquired information to external service providers within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in Purpose of Use. In such cases, the TCB Group will establish appropriate agreements with the service providers regarding the protection of personal information and ensure through contracts that the acquired information is properly managed.

【Provision to Third Parties】

The TCB Group will not disclose or provide acquired information to any third party other than contractors without the consent of the patient, except in cases permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other applicable laws and regulations.

【Disclosure, Correction, and Suspension of Use of Personal Information】

The TCB Group accepts requests from individuals regarding the disclosure, correction, suspension of use, etc., of their personal information through the inquiry form linked below.
Please note that a separate fee may be charged for disclosure.

Personal Information Inquiry Form

【About Cookies】

Cookies are a common feature used during internet browsing or when using web services to store browsing information on a user’s device.
The TCB Group may use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website usage, improve performance, and enhance or optimize services provided through the website.
Cookies can be disabled through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may result in some pages or services on the website not displaying or functioning properly.

【About Access Logs】

On the websites operated by the TCB Group, patients’ browsing history is recorded on the server as access logs.
These access logs are used solely for website maintenance and statistical analysis of usage. They will not be used for any other purpose.

【Revisions to the Privacy Policy】

This Privacy Policy is subject to revision in response to changes in laws and regulations or business necessity.
Any changes to the Privacy Policy will become effective upon publication on this website.