GAIN Inc. offers to the public the facts about and the opinions of both consumers and business' (survey respondents) in the form of statistical data gained through market research activities. GAIN Inc. adheres to ESOMAR's "International Code of Marketing and Social Research Practice" and the Japan Market Research Association's "Marketing Research Principles" with regard to the protection and security of private information. At all times any private information held shall be securely stored and managed within the guidelines as outlined within the privacy policy. Within this frame work we shall strive to continually improve the protection of an individual's private information. Regarding the collection, use and sharing of personally identifiable information. The collection of any personally identifiable information is performed only with the consent of the individual. Personal information will only be used having obtained the agreement of the individual and in the manner to which the individual has agreed that the information be used. Regarding the security of personally identifiable information All reasonable measures are taken to ensure no unlawful data access, leaks or destruction of all stored private information. Privacy Law All national laws concerning the protection of individual information and other standards are observed and included in all in house rules. Continuous Improvement At regular intervals, reviews are undertaken to assess any individual needs or updates of IT skills that may be required, thus providing continuous improvement to the compliance program. The above policies goal is the upkeep of the protection and security of any personally identifiable information though the education and knowledge of all employees. April 1, 2004 GAIN Inc Representative: Katsunori AOKI, President and CEO