Kinder Kids fully acknowledges that as an organization engaged in school activities, in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (promulgated in May 2003 and enforced in April 2005), we are obligated to abide by, protect, and use personal information to the extent necessary for the following purposes.

• 1. Collection and Purpose of Use of Personal Information
  (1) Regarding the obtaining of Personal Information

  • ・The information on the documents to be submitted, during the admission procedure, and during the period of enrollment
  • ・The items listed on the documents to be submitted when you wish to enter Kinder Kids.
  • ・Information obtained verbally by Kinder Kids, such as visits, phone calls, etc.
  • ・Contact information received via our website, internet mail, etc.
  (2) Purpose of Use

  • ・Childcare, education, extracurricular classes and extracurricular activities
  • ・Consultation and counseling
  • ・Medical care
  • ・Recruitment
  • ・Management of payments, including monthly fees
  • ・Creation of statistical data
  • ・Providing school lunches
  • ・Consultation and liaison with medical institutions for illnesses, accidents, medical examinations, etc.
  • ・Various consultations, registrations, and applications to insurance companies for accidents, etc.
  • ・Audits and guidance from public institutions, etc.
  • ・The sharing of information with elementary schools for enrollment
  • ・The sharing of information with prospective parents when transferring to other schools, etc.
  • ・Publications and promotional activities related to childcare, education, and other services
  • ・Sending out questionnaires, etc., to improve services and research on childcare and education, etc.
  • ・Participation in affiliated educational, sports, cultural, etc. extra-curricular activities
  • ・Administration of the school
  • ・Sending invitations to alumni reunions, membership information, etc. after graduation or withdrawal
  • ・Provision of personal information to public institutions, such as municipalities and child guidance centers, for the purpose of improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children, when requested to do so by ordinances.
• 2. Protection of Personal Information and Items

  (1) Current, Past, and Future Students of Kinder Kids
  [Information Regarding, Related to, or Containing]
  Given Name, Family Name, Student Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Year of Admission, Grade Level, Educational History, Transfer History/Change of Data, Withdrawal or Graduation, Postal (Zip) Code, Address, Personal Phone Number, Personal Email Address, Tuition Payment (Payment), any and all Medical Records, etc.,

  (2) Graduates and Withdrawals
  [Information Regarding, Related to, or Containing]
  Given Name, Family Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Postal (Zip) Code, Address, Personal Phone Number, Personal Email Address, Work Address, etc.,

  (3) Applicants
  [Information Regarding, Related to, or Containing]
  Given Name, Family Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Postal (Zip) Code, Address, Personal Phone Number, Personal Email Address, Work Address, etc.,

• 3. Personal Information Regarding Third Parties

  We will not provide personal information to any third party without obtaining prior consent. However, we may provide personal information to certain third parties in the following cases.

  • (1) When it is necessary for us to cooperate with the government or government subcontractors in performing their duties as prescribed by law.
  • (2) Provision of personal information to medical institutions for medical treatment of injuries and illnesses, examinations, consultation, etc.
  • (3) Provision for consultation, registration, and submission to insurance companies regarding accidents, etc.
  • (4) Provision to elementary schools for elementary school enrollment.
  • (5) When transferring to another nursery school, etc., provision to the school to which the child will be admitted.
  • (6) Other cases permitted by law
• 4. The Joint Use of Personal Information

  We will share personal information among the following groups within the Kinder Kids Company.

  (1) Scope of Joint Use

  Kinder Kids Group companies
  The Kinder Kids Group consists of the following companies, etc.

  • 1) Kinder Kids Inc.
  • 2) Kinder Kids International Inc.
  • 3) General Incorporated Institution Infinity Global Elementary School
  • 4) Smarty Fish Inc.
  • 5) Smarty Ed Inc.
  • 6) Member schools of the Kinder Kids franchise chain
  (2) Purposes of Use

  • 1) To provide services for childcare, education, extracurricular lessons, and extracurricular activities
  • 2) To provide consultation regarding childcare and education
  • 3) To send direct mailings and products
  • 4) To provide information on services, conduct surveys, etc.
  • 5) To communicate and hand over to the company in charge in the event of an inquiry, application, or other request from the parents/guardian regarding products or services provided by the Company or the Companies jointly using the information
  • 6) To ensure the appropriate and smooth transactions between the parents/guardians and the Company or the Companies jointly using the information
  • 7) For management and internal administration of the Kinder Kids Group
  (3) Items of Personal Information to be Shared

  • - Current/Original family name/last name, My Number, gender, date of birth, postal code, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and tuition payment status, details of use of services provided by each group company and related information, employer’s information, and details of inquiries, requests, and opinions, and other information about how the parents/guardians use Kinder Kids Group's websites and mobile applications, including activity logs on cookies and websites, etc.
• 5. Kinder Kids Personal Information Protection Policy

  Kinder Kids International School fully acknowledges that as an organization engaged in school activities, it is our social and educational responsibility to protect and appropriately handle any and all personal information.

  Kinder Kids observes all applicable laws and regulations relating to privacy protection. We have established the following policies and will faithfully comply with them.

  • 1. All information received is kept strictly confidential and only made available to the appropriate staff member/authorized personnel. Information provided is not shared with any other/third parties without your consent, excluding service providers who assist, respond, and process your requests. We will only collect your personal information through appropriate and fair methods.
  • 2. When we are requested by parents/guardians to disclose their personal information; correction, addition, or suspension, we will correspond as soon as possible. (Kinder Kids International School Head Office 06-6135-0150)
  • 3. In order to ensure the accuracy and safety of personal information, we will take appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, falsification, and leakage. In the unlikely event of a security breach, we will promptly disclose the incident to the public, prevent secondary damage, and take all necessary measures to prevent recurrence.
  • 4. We will promote educational activities in order to raise awareness of the protection of personal information.
  • 5. We will respect and comply with laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding the protection of personal information.