Privacy Policy (Personal Information Protection Policy)
The Kenji Mizumoto Laboratory at the Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability, Kyoto University (hereinafter referred to as "the Laboratory"), recognizes the importance of personal information in the operation of this website (hereinafter referred to as "this Site"). The Laboratory complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Personal Information Protection Act) and the "Regulations for the Protection of Personal Information at Kyoto University," and strives to appropriately handle and protect personal information based on the following policy.
1. Acquisition and Purpose of Use of Personal Information
The Laboratory appropriately uses personal information acquired through this Site within the scope of the following purposes:
- Responding to Inquiries: To answer questions and consultations received via forms on this Site, and to make necessary contacts.
- Student Recruitment and Educational Activities: To provide information and manage registrations regarding graduate school admissions, laboratory visits, seminars, and other events.
- Dissemination of Research Activities: To send information on the Laboratory's research results, activity reports, newsletters, etc.
- Improving Site Usability: To understand site usage through access analysis and to improve content.
2. Handling of Personal Information in Research (Opt-out)
The Laboratory conducts research that contributes to solving human health challenges in fields such as infectious disease epidemiology, health sciences, and social medicine. For some of these research projects, based on laws and guidelines, an "opt-out" procedure may be used to disclose information and guarantee the opportunity for subjects to refuse participation, instead of obtaining direct consent from each individual.
For details regarding the use of data for research purposes and the public information disclosure documents for currently ongoing research, please check the dedicated page below.
3. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
The Laboratory will not provide or disclose collected personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:
- When the individual’s consent has been obtained.
- When disclosure is required by laws and regulations.
- When it is necessary for the protection of human life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent.
4. Safety Management of Personal Information
To prevent the leakage, loss, damage, or unauthorized access to the personal information it holds, the Laboratory implements technical and organizational safety management measures and manages it strictly.
5. Use of Cookies and Access Analysis Tools
This Site collects traffic data using tools such as Google Analytics for the purpose of improving services. This data is collected anonymously and does not identify individuals. You can refuse collection by disabling cookies in your browser settings.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Pages on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube videos, SNS posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
7. Continuous Improvement
The Laboratory will review this Privacy Policy as appropriate in response to the enactment or amendment of laws and regulations or changes in social conditions, and will strive for continuous improvement. The latest revised policy will always be published on this page.
8. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the handling of personal information by the Laboratory, or for requests regarding the disclosure, correction, or suspension of use of retained personal data, please contact the following:
Kenji Mizumoto Laboratory, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability, Kyoto University
Higashi Ichijo-Kan, 1 Yoshida-Nakaadachicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8306, JAPAN
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