Privacy Policy

Kansai Academics Working in English (hereinafter referred to as “the Organization”) establishes the following privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) regarding the protection of personal information of individuals, including members and others who contact the Organization. Unless otherwise defined, the terms used in this Policy shall have the meanings as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan (the “Act”).

Article 1 (Acquisition of Personal Information)

The Organization collects personal information through appropriate and fair means, such as membership registration forms, event participation, and inquiries from external individuals.

Article 2 (Purpose of Use of Personal Information)

The Organization uses personal information collected from individuals within the scope of the following purposes:

  1. To provide services, including hosting events and seminars, facilitating networking among members, and disseminating information

  2. To respond to inquiries and requests

  3. To prevent and respond to fraud and other illegal acts

  4. To improve existing services and plan new services

  5. To conduct surveys

  6. To send various notifications and greeting messages

  7. For purposes individually agreed upon by the individual

Article 3 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties) The Organization does not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the individual, except as required by law.

Article 4 (Security Measures)

The Organization implements necessary and appropriate measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal information and to manage personal data securely. For more details on the Organization's security measures, please contact the inquiry desk using the contact information provided in this Policy.

Article 5 (Requests for Disclosure of Personal Information)

Individuals may request notification of the purpose of use, disclosure of personal information or records of provision to third parties, correction, addition, or deletion of content, suspension of use, or suspension of third-party provision (hereinafter referred to as “Requests for Disclosure”) in accordance with the Act. Upon verifying the identity of the requester, the Organization will respond promptly in accordance with its internal procedures.

For details on how to make Requests for Disclosure, please contact the inquiry desk using the contact information provided in this Policy.

Article 6 (Revisions to this Policy)

The Organization may revise this Policy as necessary. In the event of any changes, the revised Policy will be posted on the Organization’s official website or otherwise communicated to members.

Article 7 (Contact Information)

For comments, questions, complaints, or inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, please contact the following:

Kansai Academics Working in English - Personal Information Inquiry Desk

Email：kansai.awe [at] gmail.com