PRIVACY POLICY
MIRAISENS, Inc., a Japanese corporation, and its subsidiary, Miraisens, Inc., a U.S. corporation(collectively, the “Company” or “we”) hereby establishes this Privacy Policy (this “Policy”) as follows, with regard to the handling of personal information of the Company’s customers and business partners, as well as officers and employees thereof (“Data Subject(s)”), and will properly handle personal information pursuant to this Policy, in compliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan (the “APPI”) and other applicable data protection laws and regulations of each country.
In addition to this Policy, handling of Data Subjects’ personal information is also subject to the separately set forth “Handling of Customers’ Personal Information (Publication Matters under the ‘Act on the Protection of Personal Information’)" of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd (please see here)
In this Policy, the “Murata Manufacturing Group” means Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and its affiliates (including the Company). Please see here for a list of the entities forming the Murata Manufacturing Group (the list may be updated from time to time).
Chapter I of this Policy sets forth the applicable matters regardless of the country/region in which the Data Subject is located. Chapter II et seq. of this Policy set forth the matters according to the specific country/region in which the Data Subject is located. In the case of any discrepancy between the contents set forth in Chapter I and Chapter II et seq., the contents set forth in Chapter II et seq. shall prevail.
Chapter I. Matters Applicable to All Persons
1. Contact Information of Businesses Handling Personal Information (Controllers)
The contact information of the Company is as follows:
MIRAISENS, Inc.
4-3-8 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
mailto:info@miraisens.com
Miraisens, Inc
1732 North First Street, Suite 500, San Jose, CA 95112, U.S.A.
mailto:info@miraisens.com
2. Personal Information Items to be Obtained
The Company obtains the following personal information concerning Data Subjects:
- Basic information, including first and last names, contact information (such as addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses) and business information (such as the names of the companies and departments to which such Data Subjects belong, and their titles);
- Information on the products or services which Data Subjects have purchased, used or considered purchasing, and any other transaction-related information, such as purchase history or usage tendencies;
- Information on inquiries, communications etc., from Data Subjects to the Company;
- Information obtained during access to our website, including online identifiers, such as Cookie IDs, information on the device being used (browser information, language settings, etc.), and browsing history (access logs, etc.); and
- Other information provided to the Company by Data Subjects or the companies to which such Data Subjects belong.
3. Source of Personal Information
The Company obtains Data Subjects’ personal information specified above from the following sources:
- Data Subjects
For instance, we obtain personal information from business cards, other documents related to contracts with business partners, contact forms on our website, and application forms for requesting materials or for software distribution, etc. Information entered in the application forms for requesting materials or for software distribution is indispensable for the application, and we cannot accept the application unless such information is entered.
- Devices used by Data Subjects
When Data Subjects access any website operated by the Company, information may be automatically obtained from the devices used, such as PCs or smartphones.
- Companies to which Data Subjects belong, or third parties
For instance, the Company may obtain personal information of Data Subjects from documents or emails provided or sent by the companies to which such Data Subjects belong, or by consultants or other third parties who introduce such Data Subjects to the Company.
4. Purposes of Use
The Company obtains and uses Data Subjects’ personal information for the following purposes:
(1) For delivery or provision of our products, etc., or after-sales service therefor, etc.;
(2) For preparation and performance of a deal with our business partners, such as negotiation and execution of contracts, provision of our products and services, and processing of payments and refunds;
(3) For research and analysis for the purpose of developing and improving the Murata Manufacturing Group’s products and services;
(4) For conducting marketing and promotional activities related to the Murata Manufacturing Group’s products and services, such as sending advertisements (including the sending of email newsletters), or planning, announcing or organizing promotional events; and
(5) For responding to inquiries and contacting Data Subjects.
5. Recipients of Personal Information
There may be cases where the Company provides Data Subjects’ personal information specified in “2. Personal Information Items to be Obtained” to any of the following persons, within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes of use specified in “4. Purposes of Use”:
(1) Murata Manufacturing Group
The Company will disclose Data Subjects’ personal information to and jointly use the same with the Murata Manufacturing Group (as first above defined in this Policy) within the scope permitted by the applicable laws and regulations. The items of personal information to be disclosed by the Company are as specified in “2. Personal Information Items to be Obtained” above, and the purposes of use of such joint users are as specified in “4. Purposes of Use” above. The entity responsible for management is Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (please see here for Facts and Figures).
The Company uses consigned business operators, such as customer support tool providers and payment processors, and such business operators may handle Data Subjects’ personal information within the scope necessary for providing their services.
(3) Public Institutions
The Company may disclose personal information to public institutions to comply with the applicable laws and regulations, etc. (including ordinances, court judgments, and orders or recommendations from administrative agencies).
6. International Transfer of Personal Information
There may be cases where the Company transfers Data Subjects’ personal information to a third country other than the country/region where such Data Subjects reside within the scope permitted by the applicable laws and regulations, in order to achieve any of the purposes of use specified in “4. Purposes of Use” (the “International Transfer”).
Upon the International Transfer of Data Subjects’ personal information, the Company will implement necessary measures for protecting such personal information, such as verifying the existence of an adequacy decision or entering into Standard Contractual Clauses as prescribed by the supervisory authority, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
Further, in the event that the APPI is applicable and the Company transfers Data Subjects’ personal information to a third party located in a country/region other than Japan, the Company will implement necessary measures pursuant to the APPI, such as by ensuring, through entering into a contract, etc., the implementation of measures equivalent to those required to be taken by the businesses subject to the APPI.
7. Retention Period
The Company does not retain Data Subjects’ personal information beyond the necessary period for achieving the purpose for which the personal information was collected. To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, the Company takes into consideration the quantity, nature and confidentiality of the personal information, the potential risk of damage due to unauthorized use or disclosure of the personal information, the purposes of use of the personal information, whether the Company is able to achieve such purposes by any other means, and applicable legal requirements.
8. Security Management Measures
The Company implements necessary and appropriate measures for preventing the leakage, loss or damage of the personal information handled by the Company and for other security management of personal information. For more information about the security management measures implemented by the Company, please contact us at the point of contact set forth in “1. Contact Information of Businesses Handling Personal Information (Controllers).” The Company will also provide necessary and appropriate supervision over the employees and contractors (including subcontractors, etc.) who handle personal information.
9. Data Subjects’ Rights
There may be cases where Data Subjects may exercise various rights regarding their personal information under the applicable laws and regulations. If the APPI applies, Data Subjects are entitled to request disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use or provision to third parties of their personal information, and disclosure of records concerning the provision and receipt of their personal information, on the condition that such Data Subjects meet the requirements prescribed by the APPI.
10. Cookies
(1) Use of Cookies
The Company’s website uses Cookies and other technologies for tracking or analysis (collectively, “Cookies”).
(2) Overview of Cookies
Cookies are small files containing arbitrary characters which, upon the Data Subject (viewer) browsing the website, are exchanged between a web server and the internet browsing software (browser) of the viewer and stored on the viewer’s device. By using Cookies, the Company may obtain information that cannot by itself identify an individual, such as the Data Subject’s browsing history, service usage history or location information.
Data Subjects may set their browser settings in advance to: display a notice indicating that the site uses Cookies; disable Cookies; or delete Cookies that have already been stored. Please note that rejecting the use of Cookies or deleting Cookies may result in the restriction of some of the functions that can be used on the website.
11. Changes to Privacy Policy
The Company may change the content of this Policy as necessary. In this case, the Company will announce or notify the timing of the coming into effect and contents of the changed Privacy Policy through appropriate means and, depending on the contents of such change, obtain consent or otherwise implement procedures in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations.
12. Inquiries
For inquiries regarding exercise of Data Subjects’ rights or the handling of personal information under the applicable laws and regulations, please contact us at the point of contact set forth in “1. Contact Information of Businesses Handling Personal Information (Controllers).”
Chapter II. European Economic Area (EEA)
With regard to the processingof the personal information of any Data Subjects located in any member states of the European Economic Area (EEA), this Chapter II shall apply, in addition to Chapter I, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”). In the case of any discrepancy between the provisions of Chapter I and this Chapter II, the provisions of this Chapter II shall prevail.
1. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
The Company collects and uses Data Subjects’ personal information within the scope necessary for the purposes set forth in Chapter I, “4. Purposes of Use,” and processes such information on the following legal bases in relation to each purpose of use. The Company will not make any decisions using personal information which may have a legal or similarly significant effect on Data Subjects only on the basis of any automated processing thereof, including profiling.
| Purposes of Use | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Purposes of use as set forth in items (1) and (2) of Chapter I, “4. Purposes of Use” | The Company processes personal information on the legal basis that such processing is necessary for implementing measures for the performance or execution of any relevant contracts with Data Subjects. |
| Purposes of use as set forth in items (3), (4) and (5) of Chapter I, “4. Purposes of Use” | The Company processes personal information on the legal basis that such processing is necessary for pursuing the legitimate interests of the Company or any third party, by weighing up such interests against Data Subjects’ rights. |
2. International Transfer of Personal Information
Please contact us at the point of contact set forth in “8. Contact Information of EEA Agent” below for further information, such as when seeking to obtain a copy of the Standard Contractual Clauses, etc.
3. Rights Related to Disclosure, Correction, Addition, Deletion, etc. of Personal Information
Under the applicable laws and regulations, Data Subjects have the following rights with regard to their personal information:
(1) The right to request access to their personal information (including copies thereof);
(2) The right to request correction of their personal information;
(3) The right to request deletion of their personal information (i.e., the right to be forgotten);
(4) The right to limit (or suspend) the processing of their personal information; and
(5) The right to receive their personal information in a structured and machine-readable format (i.e., the right to data portability).
These rights may be limited, as an exception, in cases where granting the Data Subject’s request would infringe upon the rights of the Company or any third party, or where the deletion of any information which is required to be retained under the applicable laws and regulations is being sought. Such exceptional cases related to these rights are prescribed in the applicable laws and regulations.
When exercising any of these rights, please contact us at the point of contact set forth in “8. Contact Information of EEA Agent” below.
4. Right to File an Objection Against Personal Information Processing
Under the applicable laws and regulations, Data Subjects have the right to file an objection against the processing of personal information which is processed on the basis of legitimate interests.
In cases where personal information is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, Data Subjects have the right to reject such direct marketing at any time under the applicable laws and regulations.
Data Subjects must exercise these rights in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, and there may be cases where the exercise of these rights is limited under the applicable laws and regulations.
When exercising any of these rights, please contact us at the point of contact set forth in “8. Contact Information of EEA Agent” below.
5. Right to Withdraw Consent
In cases where the Company processes personal information based on Data Subjects’ consent, such Data Subjects have the right to withdraw their consent at any time under the applicable laws and regulations. Data Subjects’ withdrawal of their consent shall not have any effect on the legality of the processing of their personal information conducted based on their consent before the withdrawal thereof.
When exercising this right, please contact us at the point of contact set forth in “8. Contact Information of EEA Agent” below.
6. Right to Lodge Complaints to Supervisory Agency
There may be cases where Data Subjects have the right to lodge complaints to supervisory agencies under the applicable laws and regulations. The supervisory agencies with which Data Subjects can lodge complaints may include those located in their place of residence or work.
7. Method for Exercising Rights
If wishing to exercise any rights under the GDPR, please contact us at the point of contact set forth in “8. Contact Information of EEA Agent” below.
8. Contact Information of EEA Agent
The contact information of the Company’s local agent in the EEA is as follows:
Murata Electronics Europe B.V.
Wegalaan 2
2132 JC Hoofddorp (The Netherlands)
dataprotection-europe@murata.com
Chapter III. United States of America
With regard to the processing of the personal information of any Data Subjects who reside in the United States of America (the “U.S.”), this Chapter III shall apply, in addition to Chapter I, in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”) and any other similar data privacy law in each U.S. state. In the case of any discrepancy between the provisions of Chapter I and this Chapter III, the provisions of this Chapter III shall prevail.
1. Categories and Recipients of Personal Information Obtained
The details of the personal information which the Company has obtained within the past twelve (12) months are as set forth in Chapter I, “2. Personal Information Items to be Obtained,” and the categories thereof under the CCPA are as follows. During the past twelve (12) months, the Company has also disclosed the personal information it has collected to the recipients set forth in the table below. The item numbers set forth in the “Recipients” column correspond to the items under Chapter I, “5. Recipients of Personal Information.”
| Categories | Examples | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | First and last names, contact information (such as addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses); and Online identifiers, such as Cookie IDs, and information on the device(s) being used. | （1）（2） |
| Categories of personal information listed in Article 1798.80(e) of the California Civil Code | First and last names, contact information (such as addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses) and business information (such as the names of the companies and departments to which Data Subjects belong, and their titles), etc. | （1）（2） |
| Internet activities and other similar network activities | Browsing history (including access logs, IP addresses, browser information and browser language settings), etc. | （1）（2） |
| Commercial information | Information on the products or services which Data Subjects have purchased, used or considered purchasing, and any other transaction-related information, such as purchase history or tendencies, etc. | （1）（2） |
| Occupational or employment-related information | Business information (such as the names of the companies and departments to which Data Subjects belong, and their titles), etc. | （1）（2） |
2. Data Subjects’ Rights
There may be cases where Data Subjects have the rights set forth in any of the following provisions under the CCPA and any other similar data privacy law in each U.S. state:
◼︎ Disclosure, sale and sharing of personal information
The Company may disclose and has in the past disclosed Data Subjects’ personal information to companies within the Murata Manufacturing Group or to the Company’s service providers which handle Data Subjects’ personal information on the Company’s behalf, for the purposes set forth in Chapter I, “4. Purposes of Use.”
The Company has not sold Data Subjects’ personal information to any third party within the past twelve (12) months, has not shared the same with any third party for the purpose of cross-context behavioral advertising (meaning behavioral targeting advertising conducted based on the personal information collected through various websites and applications, etc.; the same shall apply hereinafter), and is not planning to sell or share the same to or with any third party in the future.
◼︎ Notices at collection
Under the CCPA, Data Subjects have the right to receive certain notices regarding the Company’s commitments pertaining to Data Subjects’ personal information. The intent of the following provision is to provide such notices to Data Subjects.
There may be cases where the Company collects Data Subjects’ personal information to use the same for particular purposes. Please refer to Chapter I, “2. Personal Information Items to be Obtained” and “4. Purposes of Use,” as well as Chapter III, “1. Categories and Recipients of Personal Information Obtained” for further information on the categories of personal information collected by the Company, and the purposes of use thereof.
In addition, please refer to Chapter I, “7. Retention Period” for further information on the standards for determining the period during which the Company shall retain Data Subjects’ personal information.
◼︎ Right to know and rights related to correction or deletion
Excluding certain exceptional cases, Data Subjects have the following rights under the CCPA and any other similar data privacy law:
(1) The right to know the details of their personal information collected by the Company, such as:
- The categories of such information;
- The categories of the source of such information;
- The business or commercial purposes of collecting, selling or sharing such information;
- The categories of third parties to which the Company discloses such information; and
- The specific contents of such information.
(2) The right to request deletion of the personal information collected from them by the Company;
(3) The right to request correction of any inaccurate information included within the personal information related to them which is retained by the Company; and
(4) The right not to be treated in a discriminatory manner by the Company due to having exercised any rights granted to them under the CCPA and any other similar data privacy law.
As is obligated under the applicable laws and regulations, the Company implements necessary measures to confirm Data Subjects’ identity before responding to any of their requests. There may be cases where the Company requests Data Subjects to provide further information, depending on the confidentiality of the information they request and what type of request they make. If a Data Subject files a request through an agent, the Company shall require such agent to submit a document proving that the Data Subject has granted such agent a signed permission to file such request.
◼︎ Right to opt out of sales/sharing
The Company has not sold Data Subjects’ personal information to any third party within the past twelve (12) months, has not shared Data Subjects’ personal information with any third party for the purpose of cross-context behavioral advertising, and is not planning to sell or share the same to or with any third party in the future.
◼︎ Right to limit use of sensitive personal information}
Data Subjects have the right to request not to have their sensitive personal information processed or disclosed for any purpose other than those permitted under the CCPA and any other similar data privacy law.
3. Method for Exercising Rights
If wishing to exercise any rights under the CCPA or any other similar data privacy law, please contact us at the point of contact set forth in Chapter I, “1. Contact Information of Businesses Handling Personal Information (Controllers).”
Chapter IV. People's Republic of China
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Established on February 20, 2026