The Communities of Life Forum (Minamisanriku INOCHI MEGURU MACHI GAKKAI) Secretariat (“we,” “our,” or “the Secretariat”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and manage personal information on this website. This Privacy Policy is governed by Japanese law.
1. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that can identify you as an individual, such as your name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, payment information, and other contact details, in accordance with applicable laws.
2. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information when you register for or use our services, contact us, or make payments. We may also receive relevant information from our partners, such as payment processors or service providers.
3. Purposes of Use
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and operate our services
- To respond to inquiries and verify user identity
- To inform users about updates, new services, or events
- To provide important notices, including maintenance and security updates
- To prevent misuse or unauthorized use of our services
- To manage user accounts and usage records
- To process payments for paid services
- For purposes related to the above
4. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not share personal information with third parties without your consent, except when:
- Required by law
- Necessary to protect life, health, or property
- Necessary to provide our services (e.g., outsourcing or payment processing)
- In connection with a business transfer such as a merger
5. Disclosure, Correction, and Deletion
- You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. We will respond promptly in accordance with applicable laws. In some cases, a reasonable fee may be charged for disclosure requests.
6. Suspension of Use
- If personal information is used beyond its intended purpose or obtained improperly, you may request that we suspend or delete its use. We will investigate and take appropriate action where required.
7. Changes to This Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will take effect when posted on this website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
The Communities of Life Forum (Minamisanriku INOCHI MEGURU MACHI GAKKAI) Secretariat
Center for Sustainable Society
25 Gozen-shita, Shizugawa, Minamisanriku Town, Motoyoshi District, Miyagi, Japan
Email: info@m-sustainable.org