The Society for the Studies of Nation Issues (hereinafter "the Society") complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other relevant laws and regulations with regard to the handling of personal information obtained in connection with the Society's website and research activities, and sets out this privacy policy (hereinafter "this Policy") as follows.

Article 1 (Definition of Personal Information)

In this Policy, "personal information" means "personal information" as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information: information relating to a living individual that can identify a specific individual by means of the name, date of birth, contact details, or other descriptions contained in that information.

Article 2 (Collection and Purposes of Use of Personal Information)

The Society collects and uses personal information to the extent necessary for the following purposes.

• Sending information, newsletters, materials, and the like about the Society's activities
• Running events such as study groups and lectures, and managing participants
• Responding to inquiries
• Other tasks incidental to the purposes of use above

Article 3 (Management of Personal Information)

The Society takes necessary and appropriate measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of the personal information it handles and otherwise to manage personal information securely. The Society also ensures that its members are thoroughly informed about the proper handling of personal information.

Article 4 (Restrictions on Provision to Third Parties)

The Society does not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the person concerned, except where permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information or other laws and regulations (such as where required by law, or where necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property).

Article 5 (Disclosure, Correction, Suspension of Use, etc. of Personal Information)

When the person concerned requests disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, or the like of their personal information, the Society will verify their identity and respond promptly in accordance with the law.

Article 6 (Contact)

Please direct inquiries about this Policy to the contact below.

Ashuti (also known as 芦部衣杓), President, Society for the Studies of Nation Issues
X account: @asti0422
* As a rule, please contact us by direct message.

Article 7 (Changes to This Policy)

The Society may change this Policy as necessary. Any change takes effect when it is posted on this website.