Privacy policy

1. Basic Policy

Kurita-GK Chemical Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) shall comply with the laws and regulations, guidelines, etc. on personal data protection of each country and region (collectively, the “Personal Data Protection Laws”), and properly obtain and handle the personal data (which shall have the meaning as set forth in the Personal Data Protection Laws) of customers, business partners, shareholders and officers and employees, etc. (collectively, the “Data Subjects”), and make efforts to protect personal data.

2. Collection of Personal Data

The Company may obtain from the Data Subjects, their names, company names, affiliation, telephone numbers, email addresses, positions, and online identifiers; and with respect to employees, personal data necessary for personnel management, labor management, company asset management, etc., and other information necessary to achieve the purpose of use stated in the “Purpose of Use” below. In addition, the Company shall obtain the foregoing from public information on the Internet, social media, and provision from third parties.

3. Purposes of Use

The Company will use obtained personal data for the following purposes:

• (1) Customers’ personal data
  • For provision of products and services
  • For appropriate and smooth transactions
  • For responses to various inquiries including consultations on products and services
  • For research and analysis, etc. on products and services such as customer satisfaction surveys and browsing history acquisition
  • For analysis of information such as obtained browsing history, and provision of information by sending catalogues or emails, etc. on products and services regarding which customers’ interests are high
• (2) Business partners’ personal data
  • For various communications necessary in the course of business
  • For appropriate and smooth transactions
• (3) Shareholders’ personal data
  • For the exercise of rights and performance of obligations pursuant to the Companies Act
  • For the provision of various services regarding the status as shareholders
  • For the management of shareholders such as preparation of shareholder data pursuant to the prescribed standards pursuant to various laws and regulations
  • For the implementation of various policies in order to create a smooth relationship between shareholders and the Company
  • For the responses to inquiries from shareholders, and other work incidental to or related to the purposes listed in this paragraph (3)
• (4) Personal data of applicants for recruitment, applicants for internship, and retirees
  • For work on provision of information and recruitment
  • For management of recruitment work at the Company
  • For the provision of information, communication, etc. to retirees
• (5) Personal data of the Company’s officers, employees, etc.
  • For personnel and labor management, salary-related work, expense settlement work, education and training and human resources management, provision of welfare benefits, and work pursuant to laws and regulations such as social insurance and taxation
  • For health control, ensuring health and safety, crime prevention, asset management, and provision of IT services
  • For business communications and for other work incidental to the purpose above

4. Disclosure and Provision of Personal Data

The Company shall comply with laws and regulations, and may disclose and/or provide acquired personal data to recipients in the following category:

• Related company, etc.
• Officers and employees
• Service providers (e.g., IT, legal, insurance)

5. Provision to Persons Overseas

In the case of provision of personal data to third parties or overseas group companies beyond national boundaries, the Company shall comply with the provisions on cross-border transfer of the Personal Data Protection Laws.

6. Security Control Measures

The Company implements the following measures:

1. Formulation of basic policy
2. Development of rules regarding handling
3. Institutional security control
4. Personnel security control
5. Physical security control
6. Technological security control
7. Ascertaining the external environment
8. Management of contractors

7. Rights of Data Subjects

Data Subjects hold multiple legal rights, including access, correction, deletion, objection, restriction, data portability, and consent withdrawal. Contact us to exercise these rights. Complaints may be filed with relevant authorities.

8. Point of Contact for Personal Information Protection Consultation

Address: 460 Moo 17 Bangphli Industrial Estate, Bangsaothong, Bangsaothong District, Samutprakarn 10570 Thailand
Kurita-GK Chemical Co., Ltd.
Personal Information Protection Office
Email: [email protected]

9. Use of Cookies on the Website

Cookies may be used to enhance user experience. They do not include personally identifying information. Users can disable cookies via browser settings, which may limit some features.

10. Personal Data Retention Period

Data is retained for the statutory period or as needed. Afterwards, it is securely deleted unless otherwise required.

11. Change in Privacy Policy

The Company may revise this policy at any time.

Date of establishment: Oct 1, 2021
Date of last revision: June 26, 2025