1. Information collected
We may collect names, email addresses, company or organization details, job titles, inquiry details, newsletter subscription status, voluntarily supplied areas of interest, IP addresses, browser information, access times, referral sources and other usage data.
2. Purposes of use
- Responding to inquiries and providing necessary communications
- Delivering requested reports, materials and other content
- Sending information about books, articles, reports, speaking engagements and events where consent has been provided
- Improving the site and its content and analyzing usage
- Preventing abuse and addressing security issues
- Complying with applicable laws and lawful requests
Information submitted through the contact form will not be used for newsletter distribution unless separate, explicit consent is provided.
3. Service providers and international processing
We may use Cloudflare, Formspree, Kit and other providers for hosting, security, contact-form processing, email distribution, content delivery and analytics. Information may therefore be stored or processed outside Japan.
4. Disclosure to third parties
We do not disclose personal information to third parties except with consent, where necessary to engage service providers, where required by law, or where necessary to protect life, health or property.
5. Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information and appropriately supervise service providers.
6. Retention
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy and is deleted or anonymized when no longer required.
7. Access, correction, suspension and deletion
Users may request access to, correction of, suspension of use of or deletion of their personal information. Requests will be handled within a reasonable scope after identity verification and in accordance with applicable law.
8. Unsubscribing
Users may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each email. If the link is unavailable, please use the contact form.
9. Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used for functionality, security and usage analysis. They may be disabled through browser settings, although some features may not function correctly.
10. Changes
This policy may be updated in response to changes in law, services or activities. Material changes will be announced on this site.
11. Contact
Questions or requests concerning personal information should be submitted through the contact form.