Kao Group Privacy Policy

Global Privacy Policy of Kao Group Companies

Kao group companies worldwide (collectively the “Kao Group”) utilize personal information of stakeholders (consumers, business partners, shareholders, investors, employees, etc.) through business activities. The Kao Group recognize that it is their important responsibility to properly manage and protect personal information in order to live up to the trust of those who have provided it to us. In order to fulfill the above responsibilities, the Kao Group will comply with laws and regulations, and will strive to appropriately manage and protect personal information in accordance with this policy.

  1. Acquisition and use of personal information
    The Kao Group will acquire personal information through legal and fair means and will use personal information within the scope of the stated purpose of use.


  2. Appropriate management and protection of personal information
    The Kao Group shall regard personal information as confidential information, implement the necessary security control measures, and appropriately manage and protect personal information until the purpose of use is achieved.


  3. Third party provision/disclosure
    The Kao Group will not provide or disclose personal information to third parties without the consent of the individual, except as permitted by law.


  4. Responding to inquiries and complaints regarding personal information, etc.
    The Kao Group will respond sincerely and promptly to inquiries and complaints regarding personal information.


  5. Review and improvement of handling of personal information, etc.
    The Kao Group will review handling of personal information from time to time and make continuous improvements to further protect personal information.


* Privacy policies that comply with the personal information protection laws of each country are posted on each company’s website.

June 1, 2024 Establishment

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