Policy

This site is administered by USUI CO., LTD. (Hereinafter referred to as USUI). Please read the following carefully before using this site. Do not use this web site if you do not agree with the Terms and Conditions presented hereunder.

USUI reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without pre-notice. You should review the terms often, because they are binding on you.

Copyright

Copyright and other property rights related to the information posted on this Web site, such as all contents, literary works (product literature and technical information), and other materials belong solely to USUI. You may use the information for your personal use. Any other use exceeding the limits are not allowed by law such as Japanese copyright law, Universal Copyright Convention, and copyright laws of several countries. Without previous permission, regardless of the execution measures such as reproduce, modify, rental, distribute, transmit, or publication, no information posted on the site can be used for any third parties.
Terms mentioned in this policy may be superseded by specific terms attached to individual information posted on this site, if any.

Trademark

The names, service, and products identifying USUI or third parties showing on this site are subject to copyright, design rights, and registered trade marks of USUI and/or third parties. Occasionally, we are providing trade names and/or product names of third parties on our site as a convenience to our customers and visitors. But, we have no intention to and/or are aiming for infringement of the trademark.

Disclaimer

1. USUI dose not warrant the accuracy, effectiveness, credibility, safeness, or suitability for a particular purpose in any way on the materials posted on this site. While USUI takes every precaution, before providing information on the site, USUI shall assume no liabilities for any losses and/or damages that may result from your using this site.
2. Without any notice, USUI may modify or delete any of the information posted on this site or furthermore may also change the composition/URL of or interrupt and/or halt access to this site.
   USUI shall assume no liability for any losses and/or damages that may result from such modification or deletion on this site or interruption or halting access to this site.
3. The contents of third party website (hereinafter referred as link sites) to/from which links are contained on this website are managed under the responsibilities of the providers of the link sites and further more the said sites are not controlled under USUI responsibility. It dose not constitute any particular relations such as alliance among us. USUI shall assume no liabilities on the link site contents or whatsoever for any damages that may result from the use of such link sites.

Privacy Policy for Customers and Trading Partners

USUI CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as the “USUI”) and its subsidiaries within our group (hereinafter collectively referred to as “USUI Group”) shall properly Handle any Personal Information provided by customers and trading partners in compliance with any laws relating to protection of Personal Information, EU General Data Protection Regulation and any other applicable laws and regulations, etc.

Section 1. (Definition)

The definition of terms in this policy shall be as shown in the table of glossary below.

Section 2. Scope

This policy shall apply to any Handling of Personal Data obtained by USUI Group.

Section 3. Proper Acquisition of Personal Information

USUI Group shall acquire the Personal Information listed below by lawful and fair means to the extent such information is necessary for its business operations. USUI Group shall obtain prior consent from the Identical Person except as required by laws or regulations when it acquires Sensitive Information.

1. Personal Information acquired in executing and performing any contract with customers or trading partners;
2. Personal Information acquired through request for documents, etc. From customers or trading partners;
3. Information appearing on business cards, information acquired by questionnaires and Personal Information acquired through business activities such as exhibition, seminar or negotiation; and
4. Other Personal Information acquired through telephone talk, e-mail, and inquiry through our website or consultation.

Section 4. Basis of Legality

USUI Group shall Handle any Personal Data based on legitimate interests of USUI Group. The legitimate interest of USUI Group is to Handle any Personal Data necessary for ordinary business operations performed by USUI Group.

Section 5. Purpose of Use

USUI Group shall Handle any Personal Data only for the limited purposes specified below.

1. Process of orders in performing contracts with customers and trading partners, delivery of products or services, provision of supports, issuance of estimates/invoice, and management of business connections;
2. Notices of services, products and events of any kind of USUI Group;
3. Development of new products of USUI Group and carrying out of questionnaire aiming at improvement of services;
4. Response to inquiries about services, products and recruiting of USUI Group;
5. Messages of obeisance, celebration, get-well and greeting to customers and trading partners; and
6. Performance of any other business activities associated with those listed above.

Section 6. Disclosure and Provision to Third Parties

USUI Group shall not disclose or provide Personal Data to any third party except for cases falling into any of the specified below. Any Personal Data containing Sensitive Information shall not be disclosed or provided to any third party in any event except that it is stipulated by laws or regulations or expressly consented by the Identical Person. However, in the case of joint use of Personal Data by USUI Group and in the case of provision of Personal Data to the relevant outsourcing companies in outsourcing the Handling of Personal Data in whole or in part to the extent that it is necessary for accomplishment of the purpose of use, it shall not be concerned as the disclosure or provision to third parties.

1. The Identical Person’s consent is obtained;
2. Disclosure or provision is required for fulfillment of any statutory obligation;
3. The Identical Person’s consent is difficult to be obtained when it is necessary for protection of life, body or properties of any person;
4. Performance of any official work may be hindered by obtaining the Identical Person’s consent when it is necessary for cooperating with national or local government or autonomy, etc. In such performance of official work; or
5. Provision is made in association with merger, corporate division, and transfer of business or succession of business for any other reason.

Section 7. Joint Use

USUI Group may use Personal Data jointly within USUI Group companies listed below.

• USUI CO., LTD.
• USUI International Corporation
• USUI INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
• USUI International France S.A.S.
• USUI International Germany GmbH
• Shanghai USUI Engine Parts Co., Ltd.
• USUI Automotive Parts(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
• USUI Automotive Part(Foshan) Co., Ltd.
• USUI PIPE SYSTEM (HEFEI) CO., LTD.
• JIAXING USUI TSURUMI PRECISION TUBE INDUSTRY Co.,Ltd.
• USUI International Korea Co., Ltd.
• USUI International Corporation (Thailand) Ltd.
• PT.USUI INTERNATIONAL INDONESIA
• USUI SUSIRA INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED
• USUI INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES CORPORATION

Section 8. Outsourcing of Operations

USUI Group may provide Personal Data to the outsourcing companies to the extent it is necessary for accomplishment of the purpose of use under the Section 5 hereof. In such case, proper control and supervision of the outsourcing companies shall be done including but not limited to execution of agreement for Handling of Personal Data with the relevant outsourcing companies.

1. A part of Handling of Personal Data may be outsourced for distribution works such as warehousing and delivery;
2. A part of Handling of Personal Data may be outsourced to inspection companies for assurance of quality; and
3. A part of Handling of Personal Data may be outsourced to cloud service providers for utilization of general communication tools such as e-mail system, management system of business cards and web conference system in the course of negotiation or conference with business connections and management of points of contact.
4. A part of Handling of Personal Data may be outsourced to subcontractors that undertake parts manufacturing, shipping inspection, etc. within USUI Group’s facilities for executing contracts with customers or trading partners.

Section 9. Transfer Outside the EEA

In the event that USUI Group transfers Personal Data to any third country outside the EEA including but not limited to outsourcing companies and joint users of such Data, USUI Group shall take any proper action required pursuant to standard provisions for data protection based on the GDPR as stipulated by EU.

• http://www.usui.co.jp/documents/internal/uif/SCC(C-C)UIF.pdf
• http://www.usui.co.jp/documents/internal/uig/SCC(C-C)UIG.pdf

Section 10. Ensuring Accuracy

USUI Group shall endeavor to keep any content of Personal Data up-to-date and correct it if there is any error or deficiency.

Section 11. Retention Period

USUI Group shall not retain Personal Data collected by USUI Group beyond the limit of time needed for the purpose of collection of such Data.

Section 12. Security

USUI Group shall take reasonable actions against such risks as unauthorized access to, divulgation of, loss or damage of Personal Data in order to ensure accuracy and security of Personal Data.

Section 13. Right of Identical Person

The Identical Persons shall have rights to access to his/her Personal Information held by USUI Group, to correct it, to erase it, to restrict the Handling of it and to make an objection against it. When the Identical Person wishes to proceed with exercise of any rights of these kind, please contact the contact point specified in the Section 14 hereof. In addition to the above, the Identical Person shall have a right to file an objection with a supervising authority.

Section 14. Contact Point

Any inquiry about Personal Information and Identical Persons’ rights should be directed to Usui_group_privacy@usui.co.jp.

Section 15. Modification of the Privacy Policy

USUI Group may revise this policy for protecting Personal Information or responding to changes of laws, regulations or any other rules. Consequently please acknowledge in advance that this policy may be subject to change without notices.

• (supplement)
  Documented and posted as of August 27, 2018.

• USUI CO., LTD.
• USUI International Corporation
• USUI INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
• USUI International France S.A.S.
• USUI International Germany GmbH
• Shanghai USUI Engine Parts Co., Ltd.
• USUI Automotive Parts(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
• USUI Automotive Part(Foshan) Co., Ltd.
• USUI PIPE SYSTEM (HEFEI) CO., LTD.
• JIAXING USUI TSURUMI PRECISION TUBE INDUSTRY Co.,Ltd.
• USUI International Korea Co., Ltd.
• USUI International Corporation (Thailand) Ltd.
• PT.USUI INTERNATIONAL INDONESIA
• USUI SUSIRA INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED
• USUI INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES CORPORATION

In order to realize its “Management Philosophy”, USUI Group (USUI CO., LTD. and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) will promote its CSR activities in every aspect of USUI Group’s business in accordance with the foregoing “Management Philosophy“  and the following “CSR Policy” as a member of the global society. We will formulate the “USUI CSR Policy” to further enhance the CSR activities in USUI Group, and familiarize all employees of USUI Group with the “USUI CSR Policy”. Furthermore, we will actively conduct our CSR activities by positioning quality, human rights, labor, safety, environment,  compliance, risk management and social contribution as the key areas of our CSR activities.

CSR Policy

USUI Group will aim to contribute to the stable and sustainable development of the global society through its business activities based on the “Management Philosophy” as a member of the global society.

USUI Group will observe laws and ethical standards of each country and protect human rights and conduct honest business activities based on the “USUI Action Agenda”.

USUI Group will contribute to solving the various social issues as a member of the global society, and thereby live up to the expectations of stakeholders.

Our promise to key stakeholders

Our promise to customers

We will provide products that are valued in all aspects of quality, price, delivery time, safety and environment.

Our promise to employees

We will respect the personality and individuality of employees, and ensure a safe and favorable working environment.

Our promise to suppliers

We will build a fair business relationship with our supplies, and procure optimal and ideal materials.

Our promise to international society and local community

We will observe competition laws of each country and conduct robust and fair business activities.
(We will not engage in any act of bid-rigging or cartel which restricts free corporate activities.)
We will conduct business activities by giving sufficient consideration to the environment and safety.
We will support efforts in social contribution activities, education, culture and fine arts.

USUI CO., LTD. is “an enterprise which seeks to continuously preserve and improve the global environment as a part of social responsibility”. To this end, USUI CO., LTD. is proceeding to obtain ISO14001 accreditation, the international standard for environment management systems

Basic Policy

USUI CO., LTD. who engages in designing, development and manufacturing parts for automotive industry, recognizes the protection of the global environment as the most important issue among all things, as a part of company’s social responsibility. Aiming at building the society where “Health maintenance” and “Protection of global environment” are ensured, USUI CO., LTD. makes every effort to contribute to them.

Guideline Of Action

In order to minimize the adverse effect produced by our business activities on environment, we will do our best to improve any matters of problems ahead of us.

1. Reduction and protection for environmental pollution.
   1) Try to minimize quantities of natural resources and energy.
   　　(Reduce CO² emissions)
   2) Cut down waste and facilitate recycling.
   3) Cut down harmful chemicals in use.
   4) Prevent environmental pollution from occurring.
   5) Try to protect the environment.
2. Set up and review the object, other target and continue further improvement.
   • Based on the policy, we determine the objects and the targets of environment, continuously reviewing them, and improve the environment management system.
3. Comply with the rules.
   • Comply with any applicable legal requirements related to environmental aspects or any other related requirement in Japan.

This policy should be made known to every person who works for the organization without exception by posting on a board or by some other means. Also this policy is to be disclosed to the stakeholders.

USUI CO., LTD.
Board Director in charge of Environmental Issues
Katsushi Umezawa

We aim to establish a procurement foundation with an organic network so Global USUI can securely carry out the most timely and stable procurement of the best product in the world at the lowest price. At the same time, we build a strong partnership with the business partners based on transparency and fairness, and work together to fulfill the social responsibility for maintaining healthy society.

Basic Procurement Policy

PT. USUI International Indonesia is forging ahead “Being a trustworthy company to our customers around the world” through obtaining higher customer satisfaction. To accomplish this, we have acquired IATF 16949 certification, which is specified requirement of Automotive Quality Management System Standard.