Privacy Policy

Comprehensive Privacy Notice

Kurita is responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website, in accordance with the provisions of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties and other applicable provisions.

P.T. Kurita Indonesia, Kurita (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Kurita Water (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Kurita-GK Chemical Co. Ltd., Kurita-GK Vietnam Co. Ltd., Kurita R&D Asia Pte. Ltd., and Arcade Engineering (Asia) Pte. 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.

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.

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

(1) Customers’ personal data

1) For provision of products and services

2) For appropriate and smooth transactions

3) For responses to various inquiries including consultations on products and services

4) For research and analysis, etc. on products and services such as customer satisfaction surveys and browsing history acquisition

5) 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

1) For various communications necessary in the course of business

2) For appropriate and smooth transactions

 
(3) Shareholders’ personal data

1) For the exercise of rights and performance of obligations pursuant to the Companies Act

2) For the provision of various services regarding the status as shareholders

3) For the management of shareholders such as preparation of shareholder data pursuant to the prescribed standards pursuant to various laws and regulations

4) For the implementation of various policies in order to create a smooth relationship between shareholders and the Company

5) 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

1) For work on provision of information and recruitment

2) For management of recruitment work at the Company

3) For the provision of information, communication, etc. to retirees

 

(5) Personal data of the Company’s officers, employees, etc.

1) 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

2) For health control, ensuring health and safety, crime prevention, asset management, and provision of IT services

3) For business communications and for other work incidental to the purpose above

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

(1) Related company, etc.

The Company may disclose and/or provide personal data to companies belonging to the Company group.

(2) Officers and employees

The Company may disclose and/or provide personal data to the Company’s officers and employees who are authorized to access and have the need to access personal data.

(3) Service providers

The Company may disclose and/or provide personal data to service providers who are third parties to perform certain services, such as IT service providers (including data servers and cloud service providers), legal advisors, and insurance companies.

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.

In order to properly handle personal data, the Company shall strive to strengthen and improve internal systems by appointing a personal information protection officer, developing and implementing internal rules, conducting audits, training officers and employees, other supervision of handling personal data, etc.

The Company implements the measures set forth below for security control.

1) Formulation of basic policy

To ensure proper handling of personal data, Kurita Group personal information management policy is formulated.

2) Development of rules regarding the handling of personal data

Personal data handling rules are formulated regarding handling methods, responsible person, person in charge and their duties, etc. for each stage such as acquisition, use, storage, provision, deletion, and destruction of personal data.

3) Institutional security control measures

As well as appointment of the person responsible for the handling of personal data, employees engaged in the handling of personal data, and the scope of personal data to be handled by such employees are clarified, and the system has been developed for reports and communications to the person responsible where the facts or indicators are recognized as being in breach of the laws and handling rules.

4) Personnel security control measures

Periodic training is conducted with employees engaged in the handling of personal data for matters to be noted regarding the handling of personal data.

5) Physical security control measures

In the area handling personal data, as well as control of the entry and exit of employees engaged in the handling of personal data and restricting equipment to be brought in, measures to prevent inspection of personal data by persons not authorized to do so are taken.

As well as taking measures to prevent theft, loss, etc. of equipment, electronic media, documents, etc. when handling personal data, including movement within the place of business, in the case of carrying such equipment, electronic media, etc., measures are taken so that personal data are not easily identified.

6) Technological security control measures

Access control is implemented, and the persons in charge, the scope of personal information database, etc. to handle are limited.

A mechanism to protect the information system to handle personal data from external unauthorized access or unauthorized software is introduced.

7) Ascertaining the external environment

Security control measures are implemented after ascertaining the legal systems on protection of personal data of foreign countries where personal data is stored.  In other cases where personal data is stored on servers established in foreign countries, security control measures are taken after ascertaining the legal systems on the protection of personal data of each country.

8) Management of contractors

Upon entrustment, contractors properly handling personal data are selected, and arrangements are made concerning the necessary matters so that contractors may conduct proper management.

Data Subjects hold multiple legal rights to personal data stored by the Company.  These rights may change depending on the Personal Data Protection Laws applied to the Data Subjects’ locations and the relationship with the Company, and may typically include the following:

(1) Right to obtain information on the processing of related personal data, and the right to access related personal data held by the Company;

(2) Right to demand that the Company make corrections where related personal data are inaccurate or incomplete;

(3) Right to demand that the Company erase related personal data under certain circumstances;

(4) Right to demand that the Company restrict the processing of personal data by the Company under certain circumstances;

(5) Right to object to the Company regarding the processing of related personal data;

(6) Right to demand that personal data be received in structured, generally used, and machine-readable form, and/or to demand that the Company directly transfer to the recipients their personal data within a scope that is technically feasible (so-called data portability rights); and

(7) Right to withdraw consent to the processing of related personal data at any time.

Data Subjects may exercise their rights by contacting the Company at the contact address stated in the Point of Contact for Personal Information Protection Consultation Contact provided below. In the case where it is considered that the Company has infringed any Data Subjects’ rights, a complaint may be lodged with the competent data protection authorities.

Cookies function to store information about the Data Subjects having accessed websites on devices that may be connected to the Internet such as computers, tablets, and smartphones.

The Company may use Cookies to improve the content of services such as those for the website and emails. Information collected through cookies does not include emails and names that may identify individuals, etc.

Users may refuse the Company’s use of Cookies by refusing to receive Cookies by altering the settings of the Internet browser software. However, there may be incidences of restrictions such as not being able to use some functions such as customized functions.  In such cases, please consult with the Point of Contact for Personal Information Protection Consultation stated in preceding clause 8.

The retention period of personal data shall be each country’s statutory retention period or the period necessary to achieve the purpose of use above, where there is no statutory retention period.  After such retention period, personal data shall be deleted promptly and securely, unless required in connection with the purpose of the agreement or other processing.

The Company may revise all or part of this privacy policy.

Date of establishment: July 1, 2007

Date of last revision: August 24, 2026

Tetsuya Teramoto

Tetsuya Teramoto

Managing Director, Kurita R&D Asia Pte. Ltd.

Mr. Tetsuya Teramoto has served as Managing Director of Kurita R&D Asia Pte. Ltd. since 2024. Since joining Kurita Water Industries in 2006, he has accumulated nearly 20 years of experience in technology strategy, research and development, and business innovation, including investments in startup companies.

Throughout his career, Mr. Teramoto has led development projects across Japan, China, and the United States. Since 2023, he has been based in Singapore, where he has focused on accelerating technology development aligned with ASEAN market needs, strengthening partnerships with startups, universities, and other ecosystem stakeholders, and driving the creation of emerging solutions that contribute to the Kurita Group’s growth.

Mr. Teramoto holds a Master’s degree in Biosystem Studies from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. Leveraging his expertise in both research and development and business strategy, he is committed to driving innovation that transforms technology into business value and sustainable growth opportunities.

Zackariya

Mohamad Zackariya

Managing Director, Kurita (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Mr. Mohamad Zackariya has served as Managing Director of Kurita (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. since April 2023, capping a distinguished career of more than 25 years with the company. A Singaporean national, he joined Kurita Singapore in 1998 as a Design Engineer in the Plant Division and progressed through a series of leadership roles, including Manager, General Manager, Director, and ultimately Managing Director. His extensive experience has played a key role in strengthening the company’s technical capabilities, customer partnerships, and business growth across the region.

Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Singapore Institute of Management, Mr. Zackariya combines deep technical expertise with strong business leadership. He is committed to advancing Kurita’s mission of creating shared value through innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable water solutions that support customers and industries throughout Southeast Asia.

Masato Hirai

Masato Hirai

Chief Administration Officer, ASEAN Regional

Mr. Masato Hirai serves as ASEAN Regional Chief Administration Officer at Kurita, a role he has held since 2023. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate administration, financial planning, and business operations, he brings extensive expertise in supporting organizational growth, strengthening governance, and driving operational excellence across international business environments.

Mr. Hirai joined Kurita Group in 2021 and has held leadership positions in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for financial planning and analysis, business administration, and the management of cross-functional corporate operations. He has also supported overseas subsidiaries across Asia, Europe, and North America, contributing to the development of effective business practices and strong stakeholder relationships. Prior to joining Kurita, he held management and planning roles at several multinational manufacturing and chemical companies.

Known for his strategic vision and collaborative approach to leadership, Mr. Hirai is committed to strengthening organizational performance and creating long-term sustainable growth. Currently based in Indonesia, he leverages extensive international experience to support Kurita’s regional development and business transformation initiatives. He graduated from Hitotsubashi University, Japan, with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in 1999.

Toshiaki Nakai

Toshiaki Nakai

General Director, Kurita-GK Vietnam Co. Ltd.

Mr. Toshiaki Nakai serves as General Director of Kurita-GK Vietnam Co. Ltd., a position he has held since April 2026. With more than 20 years of experience at Kurita, he has developed extensive expertise in water treatment solutions, business development, and customer partnership management across a wide range of industrial sectors, including general manufacturing, oil refining, and steel production.

Since joining Kurita Water Industries Ltd. in 2004 as a Sales Engineer, Mr. Nakai has supported customers in optimizing water use, enhancing operational efficiency, and advancing sustainability initiatives. He later expanded his leadership responsibilities in Indonesia, serving as General Manager of PT. Kurita Indonesia from 2022 to 2025 and Senior General Manager from 2025 to 2026, where he contributed to the company’s growth and strengthened its market presence.

Mr. Nakai holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Kobe University, Japan, graduating in 2004.

Toshinori Maema

Toshinori Maema

President Director, P.T. Kurita Indonesia

Mr. Toshinori Maema has served as President Director of PT. Kurita Indonesia since 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, technical, and business leadership within the water treatment industry. Having worked across Asia, Europe, and North America, he offers a global perspective on customer engagement, organizational development, and sustainable business growth.

Since joining the Kurita Group in 2004, Mr. Maema has held leadership positions at various Kurita companies in China, Europe, Japan, and Avista Technologies in the United States, where he served as President & CEO from 2023 to 2025 to focus on global initiatives to expand the Kurita reverse osmosis chemicals business. With more than half of his career spent outside Japan, he has developed extensive experience in leading multicultural teams and driving business growth across diverse markets.

Mr. Maema holds a degree in Biochemistry from Aoyama Gakuin University and completed the Leadership on Change program at IESE Business School. Fluent in Japanese, English, and Chinese, with elementary proficiency in German, he is passionate about fostering collaboration across cultures. Outside of work, he enjoys a wide range of sports, including golf, baseball, soccer, and basketball.