Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between the translated document and the Japanese original, the Japanese original shall prevail. Neither McDonald’s Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. or McDonald’s Company (Japan), Ltd. assumes any responsibility for this translation or for direct, indirect or any other forms of damages arising from the translation.
McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.
McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
(For the addresses and representatives of both companies above, please refer to the Corporate Profile page. Both companies will hereinafter be collectively referred to as “the Company”.)
Based on the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (hereinafter referred to as “the Personal Information Protection Act”), the Company set forth the Personal Information Protection Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) concerning personal information of customers and all others involved in the business activities of the Company including shareholders and employees (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Customers”).
The Company will handle personal information of Customers in accordance with this Policy.
In addition, Customers who use websites, mobile applications and individual services (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Websites, etc.”) provided by the Company are deemed as having agreed to this Policy.
“Personal information” means information relating to a living individual which falls under any of the following:
The Company will establish a personal information protection management supervisor to ensure strict management of personal information gathered from Customers in compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act, other relevant laws and regulations and company rules. The Websites, etc. have sufficient security measures in place against unauthorized access, data leakage, alteration and/or destruction to protect the Customers’ personal information. However, these security measures do not provide protection for data communication between the Customers’ computers and the Websites, etc. Customers are responsible for the management of their own security measures.
The Company may use personal information collected from Customers for purposes listed below. In cases where personal information is to be used for purposes other than those listed below such as individual programs, campaigns and customer services, the purpose of use will be specified each time prior to collecting personal information.
The Company will use personal information of Customers only within the scope of purposes specified at the time of collecting such information. In cases where situations require changes within the scope that is reasonably recognized as relevant to the said specified purpose of use, this will be notified to Customers or announced on the Websites, etc. In cases where situations require the use of the Customers’ personal information outside of the scope that is reasonably recognized as relevant to the said specified purpose of use, consent will be obtained from Customers before use. The Customers’ personal information will not be used for the said purpose in cases where consent cannot be obtained.
The personal information of minors will be protected to the same degree as personal information of adults.
However, when Customers below 13 years old are to use the Company’s Websites, etc. or apply for various programs, it is recommended that this is done together with guardians of said Customers with their consent. Customers below 13 years old are asked to refrain from sending personal information to the Company’s Websites, etc. without the consent of their guardians.
Customers below 13 years old are permitted to participate in various programs including free giveaways; however, notification that they have won and the prizes may be sent to their guardians. In cases where a winner is below 13 years old, consent from their guardians shall be obtained prior to releasing the above winner’s name, age or photos.
If Customers should desire the use of informative information to be discontinued, please set restrictions for advertising identifiers (opt out), etc. in accordance with the guide described in the following websites.
However, if Customers should take such measures, use of services for the Websites, etc. may be restricted and/or a part of functions provided through services may be unavailable.
As shown below, use of personal and pseudonymized information of Customers can be shared among the following shared users.
The term “Pseudonymized Information” shall mean information relating to an individual obtained by processing personal information so that specific individuals cannot be identified unless it is collated with other information by taking measures such as deleting or replacing individual identification codes included in personal information either in part or entirely.
The Company shall not provide the Customers’ information to any third party without prior consent of said Customers, except in cases required by laws and regulations. However, the Customers’ information may be provided to a third party without prior consent of said Customers, to the minimum extent necessary, in the following cases:
The Company takes necessary and appropriate safety control measures to prevent leakage, loss or damage of Customers' personal information. The main contents are as follows.
Providing personal information to the Company is optional and Customers may choose not to provide such information. However, this may limit the services Customers can receive. Customers may request the personal information protection management supervisor to disclose the personal information they provided to the Company. Customers may seek to revise incorrect personal information, if any. Furthermore, Customers may request that use of such information be discontinued or that it be deleted in cases where there is questionable handling, etc. by the Company.
Please contact McDonald's Japan’s Customers Service Desk below to apply to have personal information be disclosed, revised, use be discontinued or deleted, have records of use of personal information by third parties be disclosed or to exercise any other rights granted under the Personal Information Protection Act.
If there should be any questions regarding this policy or questions, comments, complaints or concerns regarding the Company’s handling of personal information, please consult the contact information below.
This Policy may be revised due to changes in the personal information collected and/or the purpose of use etc. Individual Customers will not be notified of revisions to the Policy which will be announced by updating this website. Therefore, it is recommended that this website be visited on a regular basis.
Customer Service Desk, McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
Toll-Free: 0120-010-916
Inquiry Form: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/cservice/
Revised on June 9, 2025