Michello - Connect Overseas Companies with Japanese Talent for Market Expansion

1. Introduction

Michello ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Forest System Design, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect information including:

Name and contact information (email, phone number)
Date of birth and age
Profile photo or avatar selection
English proficiency scores (TOEIC, TOEFL, EIKEN)
Educational qualifications and career history
Salary expectations and career objectives
Place of residence
Social media profiles (Facebook, LinkedIn) if provided

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
App usage data and interaction patterns
Matching preferences and swipe history
Log data and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain the Michello service
Create and manage your account
Facilitate matching between candidates and companies
Display your profile to potential matches
Send notifications about matches and messages
Improve our service and develop new features
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Comply with legal obligations
Communicate with you about service updates

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Other Users

Your profile information is visible to other users based on matching criteria. Contact information is only shared with users you've mutually matched with.

With Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the platform, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time through the app settings.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and review your personal information
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your account and data
Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
Export your data in a portable format
Withdraw consent for data processing

8. International Data Transfers

As Michello connects users across borders, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Michello is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. We comply with all applicable child protection laws and Google Play's CSAE published standards.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the app. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the app or visit our Resources page for support options. Michello is operated by Forest System Design (forestsd.com).

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