Privacy Policy
NORTH Recruitment Japan株式会社 (“NORTH”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of individuals who interact with our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) of Japan.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you contact us, submit an enquiry, or apply for opportunities through our website:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Curriculum vitae (CV), resume, and related career information
Employment history, qualifications, and professional preferences
Any other information you voluntarily provide

2. Purpose of Use
We use personal information solely for legitimate business purposes, including:

Recruitment and executive search activities
Evaluating candidates for current or future opportunities
Communicating with candidates and clients
Providing recruitment-related services
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use personal information for purposes beyond those stated above without prior consent,
except where required by law.

3. Storage and Security of Information
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Personal information may be stored securely using internal systems or trusted third-party service providers (such as cloud-based systems or applicant tracking systems), all of which are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

4. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not disclose personal information to third parties except in the following cases:

With the individual’s consent (e.g. sharing a CV with a potential employer)
When required for recruitment services
When required by law or regulatory authorities
When outsourcing limited processing to trusted service providers under confidentiality obligations
We do not sell or commercially exploit personal information.

5. Retention Period
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights
Under applicable laws, individuals may request:

Access to their personal information
Correction or update of inaccurate information
Deletion of personal information, where appropriate
Requests can be made using the contact details below. We will respond promptly and in
accordance with legal requirements.

7. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our business practices. The latest version will always be published on our website.

8. Contact Information
For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:

NORTH Recruitment Japan株式会社
Email: admin@northrecruitment.jp
Tokyo, Japan