Privacy Policy (Zelostat / ASTI Corporation)
Effective Date: 09.09.25 | Last Updated: 10.22.25
At ASTI Corporation (“Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”), we are committed to protecting personal information and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard data on www.zelostatneedle.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains our practices when you browse the Website, contact us, or submit forms (e.g., distributor inquiries).
A. Nature of Personal Information
“Personal Information” means data that identifies or can reasonably identify an individual, such as full name, company/role, postal address, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
B. Acquisition of Personal Information
We collect Personal Information only for specified purposes and by lawful, fair, and transparent means, including Website forms, email correspondence, and analytics tools (for technical/usage data).
C. Utilizing Personal Information
We use Personal Information only to the extent necessary for the following purposes:
- Responding to contact requests, quotation or product inquiries, and distributor applications.
- Providing customer support, post-sale services, and product/technical updates you request.
- Operating, maintaining, and improving the Website (including analytics and security).
- Recruitment communications when you apply for roles.
- Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and legitimate business interests.
D. Disclosing Personal Information
We do not sell or rent Personal Information. We may share data only with: (i) ASTI group entities and authorized partners to fulfill your request; (ii) service providers (e.g., hosting, email) under confidentiality obligations; or (iii) authorities where required by law.
E. Safety Measures for Personal Information
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
F. Cookies and Tracking
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and measure traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser; certain features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
G. International Data Transfers
As a global company, we may process Personal Information in jurisdictions other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual clauses) to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws (including GDPR).
H. Your Rights
Subject to law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your Personal Information, object to or restrict processing, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise rights, please contact us as shown below.
I. Enquiry
For enquiries or requests regarding Personal Information, please contact the Company’s Administrative Department:
Address: Miyakoda Factory 1-5-1 Shinmiyakoda, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka,
431-2103 Japan
Email: medical@asti.co.jp
Hours: 09:00–16:00 (Mon–Fri, excluding holidays)
J. Data Retention
We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by applicable law, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
K. Continuous Effort & Updates
We continuously review and enhance our privacy management system. We may update this Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
