Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how APOC Co., Ltd. (“APOC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), the operator of APOC Wire and the GlobalPress distribution service available at https://apocwire.com (the “Service”), collects, uses, discloses, and otherwise processes information in connection with the Service. By accessing or using the Service, submitting content for distribution, or otherwise interacting with us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

1. Scope

This Policy applies to information we process through the Service, including our websites, country and language editions, distribution network, and related communications. It does not apply to third-party websites, media outlets, aggregators, or services that we do not control.

2. Information We Collect

• Account and registration information, such as name, company or organization name, job title, email address, telephone number, billing details, and login credentials.
• Press release and distribution content, including the text, images, logos, links, contact details, and other materials that you or your authorized representatives submit for distribution. Such material is submitted for the purpose of public dissemination.
• Usage and device information, such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, referring URLs, and interaction data, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
• Communications, such as messages, inquiries, and correspondence you send to us through contact forms, email, or other channels.

3. How We Use Information

We use information to: operate, provide, maintain, and improve the Service; create and manage accounts; receive, format, translate, distribute, syndicate, archive, and display submitted content across our network and to third-party media and aggregators; process payments and manage billing; communicate with you, including service-related and, where permitted, promotional messages; ensure security, prevent fraud and abuse, and enforce our terms; comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests; and for any other purpose disclosed to you or to which you consent.

4. Public Nature of Submitted Content

Press releases and related materials submitted to the Service are intended for public distribution. By submitting such content, you understand and agree that it may be published, copied, translated, reformatted, syndicated, indexed by search engines and news aggregators, archived, and otherwise made publicly available worldwide and indefinitely. We are not responsible for the collection, use, or retention of publicly distributed content by third parties, including media outlets, aggregators, and members of the public.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Service, remember preferences, analyze usage, and improve performance. You can manage cookies through your browser settings; disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

6. How We Share Information

We may share information: with media outlets, news aggregators, syndication partners, and other distribution channels as inherent to and necessary for the Service; with service providers and vendors who process information on our behalf (such as hosting, email delivery, analytics, and payment processing); with professional advisors; in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets; to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request; and to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of APOC, our users, or others. We do not sell personal information in the conventional sense of the term.

7. International Transfers

APOC is based in Japan and operates a global service. Information may be stored and processed in Japan and in other countries where we or our service providers operate, which may have data protection laws different from those of your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Publicly distributed content may be retained and remain accessible indefinitely as part of the public record of distribution.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, update, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information, or to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@apocc.co.jp. We will respond as required by applicable law. Please note that we may be unable to remove content that has already been publicly distributed to or by third parties, and that certain information must be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is intended for businesses and professional users and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16.

12. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Governing Law

This Policy is governed by the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.

15. Contact

APOC Co., Ltd.
Room 306, Shirahato Mansion, 4-4-3 Itabashi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-0004, Japan
Email: support@apocc.co.jp
Tel: +81-70-4357-4778