Daiwa Securities Group Inc. / Privacy Policy

Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (hereafter referred to as the "Company") collects personal information when you register for online polls or services on websites that the Company manages (e.g. www.daiwa-grp.jp and daiwatv.jp). The Company adheres to the following "privacy policy" when handling such personal information provided by you.

1. Collecting Personal Information

When asking for personal information from users accessing one of our websites (hereafter referred to as "users"), the Company will disclose in advance the purpose of collecting such information.

Information may be requested under the following circumstances:
In order to send small gifts, provide or confirm the provision of services, or for billing purposes, we may ask users to submit personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. In addition, we may ask for other information such as age, birth date, sex, field of work, place of work, hobbies, product areas of interest, magazines and newspapers subscribed to, services used, income, etc. in order to improve service and to provide pertinent information to users.

2. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information

The Company will only use personal information as necessary during the course of our operations.

Information may be requested and used under the following circumstances:
<During the registration process of a service or to confirm registration to such service>
The following are examples where personal information may be collected. In all situations, the information is requested in order to successfully complete the provision of services.

To confirm the content of documents to be provided to users and to send such requested information.
To provide information, confirm the purchase, and/or deliver reports or books listed on the website.
To provide information, confirm registration and to send admission passes for Company events or seminars.
To respond to on-line inquiries submitted by users.
To confirm registration to e-newsletter services and to send related e-mails.
To confirm registration to various membership services and to provide such services.
To thank users for participating in online questionnaires.
To send prizes related to sweepstakes that users register for.
To provide or improve products and services already utilized by users and to develop new services.

< To provide or improve products and services already utilized by users and to develop new services>
The following are examples where personal information may be collected. In all situations, the information is requested in order to better provide or improve the products/services available to users on the website. The collected information is also used as statistical data, and as such, specific information about individuals shall not be disclosed.

To improve services, websites and related visual information so that users are more satisfied by their website experience.
To research the level of satisfaction felt by users in regards to services provided.
To publish results of a study that is based on collected personal information and has been statistically analyzed.
To understand usage conditions and to improve existing services or develop new ones.

3. Use of Personal Information

The Company will use personal information only for the purposes as outlined in Section 2. except under the following circumstances:

	(1)	Used with the prior consent of the user.
	(2)	Used in such a manner whereby specific customer information cannot be distinguished.
	(3)	Used because such request is made by law.

4. Third-Party Disclosure of Personal Information

The Company shall not disclose personal information to any third parties except under the following circumstances:

	(1)	Disclosed with the prior consent of the user.
	(2)	Disclosed in such a manner whereby specific customer information cannot be distinguished.
	(3)	Disclosed to corporate entities that have entered confidentiality agreements with the Company in order to carry out the purpose of collecting personal information as outlined in Section 2.
	(4)	Disclosed to affiliated companies of the Company because it is determined that a response to an inquiry made on the website is more appropriate from such entity.
	(5)	Disclosed to financial institutions because it is necessary to verify payments or other transactions.
	(6)	Disclosed because such request is made by law.
	(7)	Disclosed because a rational determination is made to safeguard or protect the rights, assets and safety of the Company or users.

5. Management of Personal Information

In order to prevent leaks, loss, misuse or unapproved modifications to personal information collected on websites, the Company implements a stringent security system. Personal information is stored in a safe environment that cannot be accessed by the general public.

As part of our operations, the Company from time to time contracts out the handling of personal information to firms that have signed a confidentiality agreement and have shown a high degree of trustworthiness. Even in these situations, the personal information is protected under the guidelines established by the Company.

6. Data Protection

The Company has a system design in place that allows users to browse our websites in a secure manner.

[Security Protection]

SSL128 bit encryption is used to protect any personal information provided on pages where such information is requested (e.g. various document order pages, inquiry page, etc.).
Secure Socket Layer or SSL is a technology standard advocated by US-based Netscape which enables secure transmission of data between networks. SSL prevents theft and tampering of data by third parties.

7. Inquiries Regarding Personal Information

The following should be contacted if you have any questions or concerns regarding the protection of personal information on this website.

8. Compliance with Relevant Laws and Regulations

The Company complies with any laws and regulations that correspond to personal information.

9. Notices Regarding Changes to the Privacy Policy

From time to time, the Company may make changes to all or part of the privacy policy. If and when important changes are made, the Company shall publish details of such change on the website for a specific period of time.