Privacy Policy

Section 1: Privacy Policy

This site may collect information about users of this site to the extent necessary for the smooth operation of the services it provides (provision of information via the website, acceptance of various opinions, etc.). Regarding the collection, use, and management of information, we will handle it appropriately as follows, in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 15 of 57) (hereinafter referred to as the "Personal Information Protection Act") and the government and ministerial ordinances and other regulations based on it, and we will strive to create a website that everyone can use with confidence.

1. What is personal information

   This refers to information that can identify a specific individual, such as address, name, telephone number, and e-mail address, provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government through this website.

2. About the scope of application

   This policy applies only to this website and does not apply to other websites linked to this website. The handling of information at linked websites is the responsibility of each organization.

3. About collection of personal information

   When Tokyo Metropolitan Government collects personal information through this website, the information is provided (registered) voluntarily by the user. When collecting personal information, the purpose of collection will be clearly stated. Personal information will be collected only to the extent necessary to achieve the clearly stated purpose.

4. Restrictions on the use of personal information

   The personal information provided (registered) by you will be used within the scope of the purpose of collection as previously specified. Personal information will not be used for purposes beyond the purpose of collection or provided to third parties, except as provided for in the Personal Information Protection Act. However, statistically processed information such as user attributes may be made public, provided that it does not contain any personal information.

5. Management of personal information

   The website administrator will strictly manage the collected personal information and will take appropriate measures to prevent leaks, misuse, falsification, etc. The operation of this website may be outsourced, and the outsourced party will also take appropriate measures.

6. Regarding user information that does not include personal information

   This site automatically collects information such as internet domain names, IP addresses, and the site's browsing environment (hereinafter referred to as "user information"). The collected user information will be limited to content for the purpose of improving the site's usability, and will only be used within that scope. However, statistically processed information on site access, browsing environment, etc. may be made public.

Section 2: Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information in order to improve its usability and functionality. This cookie policy explains how we handle this information.

1. What are cookies and similar technologies?

   A cookie is data that is sent from a website and stored on a device when a user accesses a website using that device as a tag to identify the device.
   By using cookies, we can obtain information such as the number of times your device has visited the website and the websites other than the one you have visited in the past.
   Please note that you can disable the use of cookies and similar technologies by changing your browser settings as described below.

2. Purpose of use of cookies and similar technologies

   This website uses cookies to provide users with a more convenient browsing experience when they visit, and to obtain information to continually improve the website.

3. Tools used, information acquired, and purpose of use

   The tools used on this site, the information obtained through the use of these tools, and the purpose of use are as follows: