1. Basic Policy
Our organization handles personal information and website usage data entrusted to us with trust and integrity. This policy clearly explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, shared, and disposed of on our website (hereinafter referred to as “this site”).
2. Types of Information We Collect
On this site, we may collect the following types of information
- Information Provided Directly by Users: Name, address, email address, phone number, and payment information provided when making donations or applying for a monthly supporter program.
- Information Automatically Collected When Visiting the Website: IP address, browser type, operating system, date and time of access, pages viewed, time spent on the site, mouse movements, scrolling behavior, and other similar data.
- Information Obtained Through Third-Party Services: Data collected through forms and tools installed on this site (e.g., reCAPTCHA for spam prevention, web analytics tools, etc.).
3. Purpose of Use
The information we collect will be used for the following purposes:
- To ensure the safety and reliability of our organization and this site (e.g., preventing unauthorized access and spam)
- For providing information and managing activities related to support, donations, and the supporter program
- To improve and optimize the content, structure, and user experience of this site
- To take action with relevant authorities or in accordance with laws and regulations as necessary
- For purposes incidental or related to the above, within the scope clearly communicated to users
4. Legal Basis
The legal basis for our organization to process users’ information is primarily grounded in “legitimate interests” (in line with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR). In other words, we consider the processing of information necessary to continue and develop our support activities, thereby achieving the public interest of protecting more lives and dreams locally, as a legitimate interest.
5. Provision to Third Parties and Joint Use
当法人は、以下のとおり第三者提供または共同利用を行う場合があります。
- In cases where the service provider processes information through services implemented for spam prevention and access analysis (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA).
- In cases where cooperating partners necessary for operations, such as the website hosting provider or payment processing company, handle information under appropriate contracts and security management. We ensure that recipients and joint users implement proper security measures based on the personal information protection standards established by our organization.
6. Storage, Disposal, and Security Measures
- The retention period for information is limited to a reasonable duration, either until the purposes of collection and use have been fulfilled or within the period required by law.
- To protect users’ information from unauthorized access, leakage, or alteration, we implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including access controls and encryption (e.g., hashing, SALT).
- After achieving the intended purposes or when the information is no longer needed, it will be properly disposed of or anonymized.
7. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
This site may use cookies and similar technologies to provide users with a comfortable browsing experience and for access analysis. Users can control the acceptance or rejection of cookies through their browser settings; however, some services may not be available if cookies are disabled.
8. Users’ Rights
Users have the following rights:
- The right to request confirmation, correction, or deletion of your personal information
- The right to object to or request restrictions on the processing of your information
- The right to request the transfer of your information to third parties who have received it.
If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact our organization's inquiry desk.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of the information collected by our organization may be processed through service providers located in the EU or other countries. In such cases, we take appropriate legal measures to ensure that users’ information is properly protected.
10. Revisions to the Privacy Policy
This policy may be revised due to changes in laws and regulations, modifications to services, or reviews of operational systems. The updated version will be posted on this site to reflect the latest information.
11. Contact Information
If you have any inquiries, comments, or requests regarding privacy and personal information, please contact us at the following:
Certified Specified Nonprofit Corporation Karez Association / Secretariat
3rd Floor, Fuji Building, 1-47 Sunpu-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka 420-0856, Japan
TEL: 054-204-4534
Email: karez@chabashira.co.jp