The website administrator collects information from visitors to this website to the extent needed for the smooth operation of the services provided on the website (information provision, updates, distribution services, acceptance of comments, etc.). Collected information will be handled property within the purposes of use.

(1) Information collected based on the above item 2 will be used as a reference so that administrators can smoothly operate the services this website provides.

(2) Requests and inquiries may be forwarded to a related party, depending on the need. The collected information will also be used as a reference for future policies.

　The website administrator will never use the collected information for purposes other than those described above in item 3 or provide such information to a third party except in cases where disclosure is required by law, unlawful behavior such as illegal access or threats, or for other special reasons. However, analytically processed page-view information and information such as user attributes may be disclosed.

　The website administrator takes all necessary measures to properly manage the information collected and prevent it from leaks, loss or damage. Although we may outsource the administration of the website, we will ensure that the measures needed for the proper management of the collected information are taken by the outsourced service provider.

　If the information collected from inquiries via requests or emails falls under the category of retained personal information, you can request disclosure of such.

　This policy applies only to this website and not to other sites that this website links to. As for the privacy policy of social media services used by this website, please check each social media provider's website.

　Some pages of the Website use a technology known as "Cookies." "Cookies" are a standard technology used by a web server to identify users' computers. It comprises a small-volume text file. The technology is generally used to record the personal information (such as users' IDs and passwords) that website users provide site administrators by operating their computers, along with users' operation histories.
　 In addition, the technology is used to analyze users' preferences when using a particular site so as to use the analyzed data for statistical purposes. The technology can identify users' computers, but cannot identify individuals using the computers unless users offer details of their personal information by inputting it.

　The Website is accessible by anonymous users, regardless of the presence of Cookie functionality. If you would like to opt out of use of your information, you can change the preferences of your browser so that it does not accept Cookies. This, however, may lead to the suspension of part or all of the services provided by the Website.

　This website uses Google Analytics as an access analysis tool, and Juicer, another access analysis tool provided by LOGLY, Inc., to understand the status of use of this website and to improve website quality. These analytical tools use cookies to collect traffic data. This data is anonymous, not personal. In addition, information collected by cookies is used for service improvements such as better-targeted ads and improved user experiences.

　How the collected data is handled and how privacy is protected are based on the policies of Google and LOGLY. For the policies of Google Analytics, please see "Use of Information Sent by Browsers at Google | Google Policy and Terms (external link)." For the policies of Juicer, see "Privacy Policy | User Analysis DMP Juicer (external link)."

　When a user visits a page on this website with social media buttons, information about the user may be sent to a related social media provider. As for privacy policies and other information regarding the social media services used on this website, please check with each service provider's website.

　This policy may be subject to revision. When revising, we will post a notification on this website.

The information on this website is protected by the Copyright Act. Using part or all of any documents, images, or other data on this website is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder.