Privacy Policy

1. Purpose of Use

We use the personal information we collect solely within the scope necessary to achieve the following purposes, and do not use it for any other purposes without prior consent, unless permitted by law:

• To operate, maintain, and manage our website, enhance security, and prevent unauthorized use.
• To collect information necessary for the operation of our services, and respond to inquiries and communications.
• To develop, analyze, and improve our services.
• To distribute information regarding our initiatives and events.
• To collect information necessary for business communications with our partners and related parties.
• To respond to various inquiries, requests, consultations, and complaints.
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and other rules.
• For purposes that are clearly apparent at the time of data collection.
• For purposes individually notified to individuals at the time of data collection.

2. Joint Use

In accordance with Article 23, Paragraph 5, Item 3 of the Personal Information Protection Act, we may jointly use personal information (personal data) as follows:

Items of Personal Data for Joint Use:

• Name, phone number, email address, organization name, department name, and details of inquiries, requests, consultations, complaints, and related information.

Scope of Joint Users:

• Co-providers of NINEJP services.

Purpose of Use by Joint Users:

• Same as listed in Section 1 above.

Entity Responsible for Management of Personal Data:

• NINEJP Secretariat

3. Provision to Third Parties

We will not provide personal information (personal data) to third parties (including those located outside Japan) without the individual's prior consent, except in the following cases:

• When outsourcing the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes of use.
• When providing personal information as part of a business succession, such as through a merger.
• When otherwise permitted by law.

4. Responding to Requests for Disclosure

Upon receiving a request from an individual to disclose their personal information (retained personal data), and after confirming the identity of the requester, we will promptly disclose the information. If the relevant personal information does not exist, we will notify the individual accordingly. However, we may decline the request if disclosure is not required under the Personal Information Protection Act.

5. Responding to Requests for Correction, Suspension of Use, etc.

Upon receiving a request from an individual to correct, update, delete, restrict the use of, or suspend the provision of their personal information (retained personal data), and after confirming the identity of the requester, we will promptly investigate and take appropriate action based on the results. We will notify the individual whether or not the requested action was taken. However, we may decline the request if we are not obligated to comply under the Personal Information Protection Act.

6. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

When users visit our website, we or authorized third parties may collect information such as the user's browsing history on our site, browser type and version, language settings, IP address, and device-specific identifiers. We may also use cookies and similar technologies to store and utilize user information. Users can disable cookies by changing their web browser settings. However, disabling cookies may result in some features of our website being unavailable. Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics tool provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect user data such as website usage information, but it does not collect information that personally identifies individuals. Users can opt out of data collection by Google Analytics by disabling cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect the general browsing experience of our website. Alternatively, users can also opt out by installing the "Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on." Please note that once the opt-out setting is enabled, it will also apply to other websites visited by the user that utilize Google Analytics. If needed, the opt-out setting can be re-enabled. The information collected through Google Analytics is managed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. For accordance with Google's privacy policy. For more details, please refer to the following:

Please note that we are not responsible for any damages resulting from the use of Google Analytics.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy as necessary. If changes require individual consent under applicable law, the revised Policy will apply only to individuals who have provided such consent through a method prescribed by us. In the event of changes, we will notify users of the effective date and the details of the changes by posting the updated Policy on our website or through other appropriate means.

8. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the handling of personal information or complaints, please contact

【Effective Date: May 7, 2025】