The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) collects information from users of this website to the extent necessary for the smooth operation of the services provided by the JIRCAS website.　The collected information will be handled appropriately within the scope of the purpose of use.

1. This site automatically collects information such as Internet domain names, IP addresses, and browsing of this site. Cookies (information sent from the server to the user's browser and stored on the user's computer in order for the server to identify the user) are not used for any purpose other than to accurately determine the number of accesses and to improve the convenience of browser display functions.
2. If you wish to send us your comments or inquiries via the inquiry form or e-mail address provided to JIRCAS staff, you may be asked to provide your name and e-mail address, if necessary. The sender's e-mail address will be displayed on the recipient's side.
3. We may ask you to provide your address, telephone number, etc. when necessary for the nature of the matter, such as when accepting applications for participation in events, seminars, workshops, symposiums, etc.

1. The information collected in 2-1 and 2-2 will be used as reference for the smooth operation of the services provided by this website.
2. The information you provide in 2-2 may be forwarded to related departments or organizations within JIRCAS, depending on the nature of your inquiry. Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address may also be used to reply to your inquiry.
3. The information provided in section 2-3 will be used only when necessary for the smooth implementation of the relevant event or to send materials upon request.

JIRCAS shall not use the collected information for any purpose other than the purpose of use itself or provide it to any third party, except in cases of legal disclosure requests, cases of illegal access, threats, or other illegal acts, or other special reasons. However, statistically processed information on access to this site, user attributes, and other information may be made public.

1. JIRCAS shall take necessary measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of the collected information and to otherwise properly manage the collected information.

2. JIRCAS may outsource the handling of the collected information. In such cases, necessary measures will be taken to ensure that the entrusted party also manages the collected information appropriately, including prevention of leakage, loss, or damage of the collected information.

    

1. This privacy policy applies only to this website. The collection of information on the websites of related organizations is the responsibility of the respective organizations.
2. The URLs that correspond to "this site" are as follows:
   • https://www.jircas.go.jp/ 
   • https://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/ 

1. If the collected information falls under the category of personal information in possession (personal information in possession as defined in the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative Agencies, etc." (Act No. 59 of 2003),  you may request disclosure, correction, or suspension of use in accordance with the Act.
2. If you have submitted your own information via an inquiry form, etc., and it does not fall under the category of retained personal information, you may request disclosure, correction, or suspension of use to the contact below. With regard to e-mail newsletters, you can use the form to unsubscribe or change your e-mail address.

1. This website uses Google Analytics provided by Google, Inc. to understand the number of accesses to this website.
2. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze the use of this website's services, and the manner in which Google collects and uses this information is set forth in the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google's Privacy Policy. 
   • Google Analytics Terms of Service
     https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html
   • Google Privacy Policy.
     https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
3. To disable Google Analytics, download and install the "Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on" from the following page, and change the add-on settings in your browser.
   • Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
     https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

1. This Privacy Policy is subject to revision as necessary.

2. In some social networking services (SNS), when you visit a website that has a "button" for the SNS, the website may automatically send your user ID and information about the website you are accessing to the SNS, even if you do not click the button. For more details, please refer to the "User Information of SNS". For the privacy policies of other social media services used on this site, please refer to the websites of the respective service providers.

    

Public Relations and Publications Section, Information and Public Relations Office.
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences

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