Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Established October 21, 2026

EPknoT Co., Ltd. ("we", "us") recognizes the importance of the personal information entrusted to us. We comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan and other applicable laws, and handle personal information appropriately in accordance with this policy.

1. 01Information we collect

   We collect the following information by lawful and fair means, such as through inquiries, business transactions and the exchange of business cards.

   • Name, company, department and title
   • Email address, phone number and address
   • The content of inquiries and information related to transactions
   • Information collected through cookies and similar technologies, such as browsing history on this site

2. 02Purposes of use

   We use personal information only for the following purposes.

   • To respond to and communicate about inquiries
   • To carry out our business, including ship sale and purchase, chartering and financing
   • To conclude and perform contracts and to communicate with business partners
   • To provide information about our services, seminars and events
   • To improve this site and analyse how it is used

3. 03Disclosure to third parties

   We do not provide personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following cases.

   • When required by law
   • When necessary to protect a person's life, body or property and it is difficult to obtain consent
   • When necessary to cooperate with a national or local government body performing duties prescribed by law

4. 04Transfer to third parties outside Japan

   For international transactions, we may provide personal information to partners outside Japan (such as SE Maritime Projects AS in Norway). In that case, we will provide the required information and obtain your consent, or take appropriate safeguards, as required by law.

5. 05Outsourcing

   We may outsource the handling of personal information to the extent necessary for the purposes of use. In that case, we select contractors carefully and supervise them appropriately.

6. 06Security measures

   We take organisational, personnel, physical and technical security measures to prevent the leakage, loss or damage of personal information.

7. 07Cookies and analytics

   This site may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how it is used. This information does not identify individuals. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. 08Requests for disclosure and correction

   If you request disclosure, correction, addition, deletion or suspension of use of the personal information we hold, we will respond promptly in accordance with the law after confirming your identity. Please contact us at the address below.

9. 09Changes to this policy

   We may revise this policy in response to changes in law or our business. The revised policy takes effect when it is posted on this site.