1. In this policy, "personal information" refers to information related to an individual collected by us during the use of our services, which can identify a specific individual from the content of the information (excluding personal identification codes). This also includes information that, when combined with other data, can easily identify a specific individual.
2. The types of user information we may collect in our services include the following:
   • Information provided when creating an account
     • Email address, date of birth, username, password
     • Information provided by the user's consent through linking with other services (e.g., Google, Facebook, Twitter), such as user ID, registered email address, and other information disclosed under the privacy settings of the respective services.
   • Information generated during the use of the service
     • Device information (OS, PC name, terminal information), IP address, browser information, preferred language, country, and region
     • Behavioral history such as accessed URLs, content, and reference order
     • Cookies
   • Information necessary for monthly awards and our service operations
     • Bank Account Information(Bank Name, Branch Name,Branch Code,Account Name,Account Number,Account Type,SWIFT Code,Bank Address)
     • Name,address and telephone number
     • Information provided directly through forms, written documents, etc.
   • Inquiry-related information
     • Email address, username, inquiry content
3. Cookies

   Our services use technology known as cookies to save basic settings, facilitate login and account authentication, enhance user convenience, and for marketing purposes. We provide services that assume the use and permission of cookies.

   Cookie settings can be managed by adjusting the settings of your browser. For more details, please refer to the "Help" menu or similar sections of your browser.

   Please note that if you disable the use of cookies, some or all of the features of our services may not be available.

4. Google Analytics

   We use Google Analytics to analyze the access and usage status of our services. Google Analytics collects information about the use of our services in a manner that does not identify individuals, through cookies.

   The methods for collecting and using access information are defined by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.

   If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics, you can obtain a browser add-on from the following page:

   • Google Analytics: http://www.google.com/analytics
   • Google Analytics Terms of Service: http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/jp.html
   • Google Privacy Policy: http://www.google.com/intl/ja/policies/privacy/
   • Firebase Terms of Service: https://firebase.google.com/terms/
   • Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Emails from Us

   We may send emails to communicate information related to our services. If the user does not receive emails from us, they may miss important notifications about our services, including, but not limited to, information about monthly prizes.

We collect and process personal information solely for the following purposes:

• （1）To provide our services
• （2）To handle procedures such as account registration, withdrawal, and identity verification
• （3）To communicate or provide information related to our services
• （4）To fulfill contracts, including content publication, distribution, transmission, created promotional materials, and services provided through the platform.
• （5）To manage and operate contests and other services, and to process prize payments and shipments
• （6）To conduct surveys, campaigns, and related activities
• （7）To respond to inquiries regarding our services
• （8）To address actions that violate our service terms
• （9）To send marketing emails, including information about our services
• （10）For the prevention and handling of fraudulent activities and other misconduct.
• （11）To improve and enhance our services
• （12）To compile statistical data in a manner that does not identify individuals
• （13）For operational communication, payment of commissions, preparation of payment slips, investigations of prohibited acts in contracts, and other related purposes
• （14）To analyze user attributes and behavior to understand interests and actions

We also use personal information for purposes incidental to the above.

We will not use personal information obtained from users beyond the scope necessary to achieve the purposes listed above, except in the following cases:

• When required by law
• When necessary to protect a person’s life, health, or property, and obtaining consent is difficult
• When it is especially necessary for public health or promoting sound child development, and obtaining consent is difficult
• When cooperating with national or local authorities or their designees to perform legally mandated tasks, and obtaining consent may interfere with task execution

We take necessary and appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, leakage, loss, or destruction of personal information in our possession. These measures include the establishment of internal regulations, employee training, access restrictions, and measures to prevent unauthorized access. For inquiries regarding our security measures, please contact the office outlined in Section 13.

The personal information we process will be retained for the period necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this policy, or for the period required to fulfill legal obligations.

If we outsource the handling of personal information, we will enter into necessary agreements with the service provider and supervise their activities to ensure the proper management of personal information.

We will not provide personal information to third parties without the user’s consent unless permitted by law. However, the following cases are exceptions:

• When we outsource all or part of the handling of personal information to achieve the intended purpose
• When statistical information is aggregated or analyzed, processed into a format that does not identify individuals, and provided as statistical data
• When personal information is provided to external services for linkage or authentication purposes
• When personal information is transferred due to business succession, such as mergers
• When disclosure or provision is allowed under personal information protection laws or other legal provisions
• When there is a legal obligation to create records of third-party provision

When providing personal information to third parties located outside Japan, we will take necessary measures such as ensuring information security in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

We will handle anonymized and pseudonymized information in accordance with the law. These terms refer to "anonymized information" and "pseudonymized information" as defined by the Personal Information Protection Law.

1. Users may request notification of usage purposes, disclosure (including the disclosure of records of third-party provision or receipt), correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, erasure, or suspension of provision to third parties (hereinafter referred to as "disclosure, etc.") of their personal information held by us under the Personal Information Protection Law. Upon confirming that the request is from the user, we will comply with such requests unless otherwise required by law. If a decision is made not to correct or suspend use, we will notify the user.
2. Users may withdraw their consent to this policy at any time. However, such withdrawal will not affect the legality of handling based on consent prior to withdrawal.
3. To request disclosure, etc., please contact the office outlined in Section 13.

1. We are not responsible for the acquisition of personal information by third parties in the following cases:
   • When the user voluntarily discloses personal information to a third party through the features of the service or by other means
   • When the user’s input on the service enables individual identification
2. When links to external websites are included in our services, and personal information is handled by these external websites. Please contact the operators of the external websites for information regarding their handling of personal information.

This policy is prepared in English. Even if this policy is translated into a language other than English, such translation will in no way affect the interpretation of the provisions of Terms. If there is any inconsistency or conflict between such translation and this policy prepared in English, this policy prepared in English will in any case prevail.

We reserve the right to revise this policy in whole or in part at our discretion when deemed necessary. When changes are made, the updated policy, along with its effective date, will be announced through our website or other appropriate means.

For inquiries regarding the handling of personal information or exercising rights outlined in Section 10, please contact the following:

(1) Data Controller:

Link-U Technologies Inc.

Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Ochanomizu Building 9F, 2-2-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan

Representative Director: Takuya Ogushi

Email: support@mangaplus-creators.jp

(2) EU Representative:

• European Union (EU)
• United Kingdom (UK)

Name: Link-U Technologies Inc.

Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Ochanomizu Building 9F, 2-2-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan

Representative Director: Takuya Ogushi