Basic Policy on Handling Personal Information
Open Contact Hyogo (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) will handle personal information safely and appropriately in accordance with the following privacy policy, while complying with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other relevant laws and regulations, in order to protect personal information appropriately.
Definition of Personal Information
“Personal information” refers to “personal information” as defined by the Personal Information Protection Act, meaning information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual from the information itself, such as information that can identify a specific individual through the name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, or other descriptions contained in the information (personal identification information).
Methods of Obtaining Personal Information
When members register for membership or make inquiries, our association collects personal information such as name, address, telephone number, email address, payment method for membership fees, and organization name.
Purpose of Use of Personal Information
The purposes for which our association collects and uses personal information are as follows:
To distribute information required by members and to contact members when necessary.
Methods for Managing Personal Information
Our organization uses SSL to prevent third parties from reading or tampering with personal information.
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is a security feature that encrypts data during transmission. By encrypting data with SSL, we protect personal information from hackers and crackers, enabling secure information transmission.
Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
Except as permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act or other applicable laws and regulations, we will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the user’s prior consent.
Procedures for Disclosure, Correction, etc. of Personal Information
If you wish to request disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, or suspension of use of your personal information, we will respond after verifying your identity.
Disclaimer
We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any information, services, or other content provided on websites accessed via links or banners from our site.
Furthermore, while we strive to provide accurate content and information on our site, we do not guarantee its accuracy or safety.
Please understand that we cannot be held liable for any damages or other consequences arising from the content published on our site.
Copyright Notice
The copyright for all content on this site (including photographs, images, text, etc.) belongs to this site as a general rule. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
If you wish to use any content from this site, please contact us separately.
About Links
This site is completely link-free. No permission or notification is required when linking to this site.
Contact Information for Inquiries and Complaints Regarding the Handling of Personal Information
For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact the following office.
Open Contact KANSAI Secretariat
Contact: kansai@oc-kansai.jp
November 7, 2025
Established
Open Contact Hyogo