In its capacity as an information services provider and as a research firm, INTAGE Inc. recognizes that fulfilling both the expectations of individuals who provide personal information (hereinafter referred to as \u201cindividuals\u201d) and the expectations of its clients is essential to ensuring the permanence of its business. With regard to the handling of personal information (including individual numbers and specific personal information), INTAGE Inc. abides by laws and regulations on the protection of personal information, such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Personal Information Protection Act) and the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures (Numbers Act), as well as relevant guidelines and the Marketing Research Code set forth by the Japan Marketing Research Association (JMRA), of which INTAGE Inc. is a member. INTAGE Inc. has built a Personal Information Protection Management System for protecting the privacy of individuals and preserving the confidential information of clients, and thoroughly instills the handling and management of personal information in all people engaged in the affairs of INTAGE Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n