Privacy Policy

The Festival of Arts and Media Yokohama 2009 Committee (below, the Committee), to the extent that it is necessary for services related to the smooth operation of the Festival (offering information from the website, collecting feedback, etc.), collects information from individuals using the Festival of Arts and Media Yokohama 2009 Website (below, the Website). The Committee will exercise the necessary caution in protecting personal data, observing the "Law Relating to the Protection of Personal Information" and other related ordinances, and maintaining strict controls about the collection, protection, and use of personal data, treating it appropriately within the intended scope of its provision.

"Personal Information" refers to any information freely provided to the Website, such as name, telephone number, fax number, e-mail address, age, etc., including any information that could be used to identify a particular individual.

This Website clearly states below the purpose for the collection of personal information, in a legally impartial manner, as a general rule in advance of any specific stipulation. Any personal information offered to the Website will only be used for the purpose specified.

1. To determine applications for press releases, etc., and to distribute e-mails.
2. To send information about various events.
3. For correspondence related to various services provided, and inquiries.
4. To improve various kinds of services provided.
5. The statistical analysis of personal information, and statistical data produced using personal information in a format where individuals cannot be identified.

The Committee will store personal information in a safe environment inaccessible to third parties. Appropriate measures will be taken to prevent the disclosure, loss, falsification, and destruction of personal information. To allow the work to proceed smoothly, there may be instances where work will be entrusted to an outside party. In this case, a contract will be established between the Committee and the entrusted party concerning the protection of personal information, and the appropriate protection of this information will be supervised.

With the exception of the following cases, private information will not be disclosed or provided to third parties.

1. When consent for the disclosure of personal information to third parties has been obtained from the provider of the personal information.
2. When the information has been demanded on a legal basis.
3. In order to support various services or inquiries.
4. To improve various kinds of services provided.
5. Disclosure to entrusted external parties as described above, to the extent necessary for the fulfillment of appropriate duties.

In the case of a request by an individual in regards to the provision, correction, or ceasing use of their personal information, the individual's wishes will be upheld.