Privacy Policy
Date of Enactment: April 27, 2005
Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “thePlaza”) recognizes the importance of protecting personal information and will implement
the following measures when collecting information such as names, addresses, e-mailaddresses, phone numbers from the users to the extent necessary for the smooth
operation of business (e.g. registration of supporting members/volunteers, provision ofinformation on the website, distribution of e-mail magazines, receipt of opinions orrequests for materials by e-mail, telephone, etc.).
1. In addition to complying with applicable laws and regulations concerning personal
information obtained by the Plaza, the Plaza will prescribe "Rules for the Protection of
Personal Information Held by the Sapporo International Communication Plaza
Foundation" (hereinafter referred to as the "Personal Information Protection Rules"),develop the safety management and allocation of responsibilities, and make every
effort to protect personal information appropriately.
2. The Plaza will specify the purpose of use as much as possible, clearly indicate theinformation necessary for inquiries, and collect personal information upon obtaining
the consent of the relevant person. Acquired information will be handled in an
appropriate manner and will not be used for any purpose other than the specified
purpose of use, except in cases where prior consent has been obtained or whereexceptions are permitted by law.
3. The Plaza will make an effort to keep the acquired information accurate and up-todate within the scope of the specified purpose of use, and take necessary andappropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, falsification,or leakage of personal information.
4. When the handling of personal information is outsourced within the scope of thespecified purpose of use, the Plaza will obligate contractors in agreements not to leakor provide personal information to a third party, and carry out proper management ofcontractors. The Plaza will strictly control the personal information received from thecontractor and use it only within the scope of the agreement.
5. If there is a request from holders of personal information to disclose or correct theirown information, the Plaza will promptly respond to such request upon verifying theiridentity, in accordance with relevant laws and Personal Information Protection Rules.
Please contact the section in charge to which you provided your personal information.
6. To handle personal information more appropriately, or in response to theestablishment or changes in laws and regulations or internal rules, the Plaza iscommitted to continuous improvement, including revisions to the Privacy Policy.
The Plaza is not responsible for the websites of other organizations that are linked to
the Plaza’s website in terms of their content or standards of handling personalinformation. Note that personal information will not be collected by merely browsing
the Plaza's website. The Plaza may conduct statistical analysis to analyze access logs
and so on, but personal information will not be included in the information used forsuch analysis.

Contact for inquiries about Privacy Policyand Handling of Personal Information
Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation
General Affairs Department
MN Bldg. 3F, Kita 1 Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0001
TEL: 011-211-3670
FAX: 011-211-3673
E-mail: sicpf@plaza-sapporo.or.jp