Privacy policy

Last Updated: November 1, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes how [Aikagi] we collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our website [https://aikagi-jpn.com/] (the “Site”) and our services.
We have established this Privacy Policy in compliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, guidelines related to personal information protection, and other relevant laws and regulations.

1. Definition of Personal Information

“Personal Information” refers to information about a living individual as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan. This includes:
Information that can identify a specific individual through name, date of birth, address, phone number, contact details, or other descriptions
Data related to appearance, fingerprints, and voiceprints
Information that can identify a specific individual by itself, such as health insurance policy numbers.

2. Security Management of Personal Information

We implement appropriate organizational, physical, human, and technical measures to protect personal information. We take necessary and appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, alteration, and leakage of the personal information we handle.

3. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information from users of our Site and advertisers to the extent necessary for the operation of our Site.

4. Purpose of Use of Personal Information

We will not use personal information beyond the scope necessary to achieve the following purposes, except as required by law or with the consent of the individual: Operation, maintenance, and management of our Site Provision and introduction of services through our Site Surveys for improving the quality of our Site

5. Disclosure and Correction of Personal Information

We will not provide personal information obtained with the individual's consent to third parties without prior consent, except as required by law. We will respond appropriately to requests for disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, or notification of the purpose of use of personal information in accordance with the law.

6.Changes to the Purpose of Use

We will not change the specified purpose of use without obtaining prior consent from the individual, except when the change is reasonably considered to be related to the original purpose and after publicly announcing such changes.

7. Third-Party Provision of Personal Information

When outsourcing the handling of personal information to a third party, we will thoroughly examine their qualifications and provide necessary and appropriate supervision to ensure the security of the outsourced personal information.

8. Improvement and Review of Personal Information Handling

We conduct regular inspections of our personal information handling, management system, and initiatives, and continuously improve and review them.

9. Deletion and Disposal of Personal Information

When personal information is no longer necessary for the purpose of use, we will delete or dispose of it using necessary and appropriate methods to prevent external leakage, to the extent required for business operations.

10. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, please contact:
Aikagi
Email: aikagi.livinginjapan@gmail.com

11. SSL Security

Our Site uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to secure communication between web browsers and web servers. Personal information entered by users is automatically encrypted.

12. Advertisements

Our Site uses third-party advertising services (Google AdSense, A8.net) and uses cookies to display advertisements based on users’ interests. We are also a participant in the Amazon Associates Program.

13. Access Analysis Tools

We use Google Analytics to collect traffic data. This data is collected anonymously and does not identify individuals.

14. Cookies

Cookies are data sent from web servers to web browsers. They allow our Site to be used efficiently. The cookie files we send do not contain information that identifies individuals. You can disable cookies in your web browser settings.

15. Establishment and Revision Dates of Privacy Policy

Established: October 5, 2024 Revised: November 1, 2024

16. Disclaimer

While we strive to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on our Site, we do not guarantee its accuracy or safety. We are not responsible for any actions taken by users based on this information, nor are we liable for any damages incurred by users or caused to third parties through the use of our Site.

17. Copyright and Portrait Rights

All content on our Site is protected by copyright and portrait rights. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited.

18. Links

You are free to link to our Site. However, we may refuse link placement depending on the content of the linking website. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information provided in section 10.