HS Voices Connect Japan (“we” or “our organization”) recognizes the importance of personal information and regards its proper protection as a social responsibility. We handle personal information in accordance with the following policy.
1. Collecting personal information
We may collect personal information to the extent necessary in the following circumstances:
- When you submit a contact form
- When you contact us about participating in or supporting activities
- When you otherwise provide information after being informed of its intended use
Information collected is limited to your name, email address, and other information needed to communicate with you.
2. How we use personal information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- Contact
- Responding to inquiries
- Activity updates
- Providing information about activities and other communications
- Operational communications
- Communicating as necessary to run our activities
We will not use personal information for other purposes without your consent.
3. Managing personal information
We take appropriate security measures and manage personal information carefully to prevent disclosure, loss, alteration, unauthorized access, and similar risks.
4. Sharing personal information with third parties
We do not disclose or provide personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
- You have given your consent
- Disclosure is required by law
5. Handling medical information and personal accounts
We may handle patients' experiences and accounts. Medical information and case-related information are handled with respect for the person's wishes and careful consideration of anonymity and privacy.
We will not publish or share information in a personally identifiable form without the person's explicit consent.
6. Analytics tools
We may use analytics tools to understand how this website is used and to improve the information we provide.
The information collected by these tools does not identify individuals.
7. Cookies
We may use cookies to improve usability. Cookies do not contain personally identifying information.
You can refuse cookies through your browser settings.
8. Changes to this privacy policy
This privacy policy may be revised without prior notice in response to changes in legislation or our activities.
9. Contact
For questions about how we handle personal information, please use our contact page.
