Based on the following clauses, the Japan Society of Microgravity Application endeavors to protect, respect and appropriately manage personal information submitted by members and other parties concerned, which can be used to identify specific individuals.
Collecting Personal Information
The Japan Society of Microgravity Application collects specific information within the scope necessary to identify specific individuals in order to provide services in accordance with the purposes of the Society. When collecting the personal information, we specify its purpose and the provision of information (registration) is, as a matter of principle, based on the volition of the person providing the information.
Using Personal Information
The Japan Society of Microgravity Application uses the personal information it collects within the necessary scope for achieving its purposes. However, should any of the following apply, we may use or provide the information for other purposes than those stated at the time of collection.
- When pursuant to provisions in laws and ordinances
- When the consent of the person submitting the information has been obtained
- When entrusting an external contractor with handling a part of or all personal data within the scope necessary to achieve the business purposes of the Japan Society of Microgravity Application (for example, we may entrust an outsourcing company with the necessary information for mailing the member journal or invoicing for membership fees)
- In addition, when the General Meeting or the Board of Directors of the Japan Society of Microgravity Application recognizes legitimate reason.
Managing Personal Information
In order to prevent the destruction, falsification or external disclosure of the personal information it collects, the Japan Society of Microgravity Application strives for necessary and appropriate information management. However, information that has been disclosed by the person submitting the information, or information that is already in the public domain, are not subject to management by the Japan Society of Microgravity Application.
Disclosing and Amending Personal Information
When the Japan Society of Microgravity Application receives a request for disclosure of personal information from someone who submitted their own personal information, we generally disclose the information without delay. When receiving a notice of amendment of someone’s own personal information, we generally amend the information without delay.
Handling Personal Information on the Website
It is possible to view the website of the Japan Society of Microgravity Application without disclosing personal information.
Changes to the Personal Information Protection Policy
Please be aware that this personal information protection policy may change without prior notice in case of amendments to the law on personal information protection or for other reasons. In addition, all such changes will be announced on the website and will take effect as of the date of publication. Any new personal information protection policy will always be applicable to personal information collected by the Japan Society of Microgravity Application.
For Inquiries
If you have any inquiries about personal information protection at the Japan Society of Microgravity Application, please contact us here.
Office of the Japan Society of Microgravity Application
c/o WORDS Publishing House, 2-62-8-507 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013
TEL: 03-5950-1290 FAX: 03-5950-1292
Email:jasma@words-smile.com