Privacy Policy

1 April 2021

In view of the importance of protecting the privacy of individuals and personally identifiable information ("personal information"), Showa Astec Co., Ltd., takes the appropriate precautions when handling this information in compliance with the Showa Astec Information Security Management System and all applicable laws and guidelines.

All Showa Astec personnel, in cooperation with vendors, subcontractors, and other business partners, are dedicated to preserving privacy and protecting personal information in accordance with the following guidelines.

• 1. The acquisition and use of personal information shall be conducted fairly and in compliance with applicable laws, and personal information shall be used only for a definitive and legitimate need.
• 2. Personal information shall not be used nor disclosed for other than the originally intended purpose and shall not be used nor disclosed for a reason outside the intent and need of the original purpose.
• 3. Personal information shall be correctly and accurately maintained.
• 4. Personal information shall not be retained beyond the period required for the original purpose.
• 5. Personal information shall not be provided nor disclosed to a third party without consent from the person concerned, except in cases where Showa Astec is required to supply such information by order of a court, legal authority, or other official body. In cases where personal information is made available to a third party, except a court, legal authority, or other official body, it is mandatory to conclude binding confidentiality contracts with third parties concerning personal information.
• 6. Showa Astec shall quickly and sincerely respond to inquiries and requests for modifications, amendments, or deletions from an individual regarding personal information.
• 7. Appropriate security measures shall be implemented to protect personal information from unauthorized access, revisions, disclosure, and/or losses due to an accident.
• 8. The Showa Astec compliance program, including this privacy policy, shall be reviewed from time to time and shall be revised as necessary.

All personnel at Showa Astec, regardless of where they work, shall adhere to the directives set forth in this policy.