Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 18, 2024

This website collects information from users to the extent necessary for the smooth operation of the services we provide (information provision through the website, reception of various opinions, etc.). We handle the collection, use, and management of information appropriately in accordance with the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information" (Act No. 57 of 2003), and we strive to create a website that users can use with peace of mind.

Section 1: Scope of Application

This policy applies only to this website and does not apply to other sites linked from this website. The handling of information on linked sites is the responsibility of each respective organization.

Section 2: Acquisition and Use of Personal Information

When the Japan-Pakistan Innovative Institute (hereinafter referred to as "JPII") acquires personal information through this website, except in cases specified by the Personal Information Protection Act, we will publish or notify the purpose of use (including publication through this policy), and when acquiring personal information directly from the individual in writing (including electronic records) such as contracts, we will clearly indicate the purpose of use in advance and acquire it through legal and fair means. JPII will use personal information appropriately within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use.

Section 3: Purpose of Use of Personal Information

JPII uses personal information acquired through this website for the following purposes:

(1) Personal Information Related to Business Activities

  • To provide JPII services
  • To provide information and contact regarding JPII services
  • To plan and develop improvements to JPII services and create new services
  • To educate JPII staff
  • To respond to inquiries

(2) Personal Information Related to Security (access records to JPII website, information on various inquiries, information on visitors, etc.)

  • To provide information and contact
  • To improve the quality of JPII services
  • To perform other related business operations

(3) Personal Information Related to Recruitment Activities

  • For recruitment selection procedures
  • For personnel and labor management after recruitment
  • To perform other related business operations

Section 4: Restrictions on Use of Personal Information

Personal information provided (registered) by users will be used within the scope of the collection purpose clearly stated in advance. Personal information will not be used beyond the collection purpose, except in cases based on laws and regulations. However, statistically processed user attribute information may be published, limited to information that does not contain any personal information.

Section 5: Management of Personal Information

Collected personal information will be strictly managed by JPII, and appropriate measures will be taken to prevent leakage, unauthorized use, tampering, etc. Although the operation of this website may be outsourced to external parties, the contractors will also take appropriate measures.

Section 6: User Information Not Containing Personal Information

This website automatically collects information such as Internet domain names, IP addresses, and browsing environment of this website (hereinafter referred to as "user information"). The user information collected is limited to content aimed at improving the usability of this website and will only be used within that scope. However, statistically processed access information and browsing environment information of this website may be published.

Section 7: Cookie Policy

Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information for the purpose of improving convenience and the website. The Cookie Policy explains the handling of these technologies.

What are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are data sent from a website and stored on a device to identify the device when a user accesses the website using the device. By using cookies, we can obtain information such as the number of visits to the website by your device and websites other than those you have visited in the past. However, the recorded information does not include any information that identifies individuals, such as names, addresses, or phone numbers. In addition, it will not directly affect users' devices.

This website uses third-party cookies to understand access status of each page.

Users can disable the functions of cookies and similar technologies through browser settings as described below.

How to Delete or Disable Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies stored on users' devices will continue to be stored on the device until the user intentionally deletes them or their expiration date expires. Most commonly used browsers have cookie acceptance enabled by default, but users can delete cookies in their browsers.

For information on how to delete cookies in each browser, please refer to the following websites:

(1) How to delete all cookies

(2) You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

The Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on is a feature developed to allow website users to disable the use of data by JavaScript. To use this feature, download and install this add-on in your browser.

Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

Section 8: Social Networking Services (SNS)

Some SNS services may automatically send user IDs and information about the website being accessed to the SNS from the website, even if the "button" is not pressed, when a website with SNS "buttons" installed is viewed.

For more information, please check the following links:

Section 9: YouTube Video Embedding

When viewing a website that embeds YouTube video content, information such as the URL of the accessed page and the user's IP address is automatically sent to Google from the web browser.

For more information, please check the following links:

Tools Used, Information Obtained, and Purpose of Use

The tools used on this website, the information obtained through the use of tools, and their purposes are as follows:

Use of Google Analytics

Tool Provider: Google Inc.

Information Obtained: Your website usage (access status, traffic, routing, etc.)

Purpose of Use:

  • To improve convenience and the website
  • To deliver notifications (advertisements) when users who have previously visited this website visit specific pages

For details, please check the following URLs:

Information about Google Analytics is also available from the following website.

Google also obtains and uses information about your website usage.

Use of Microsoft Clarity

Tool Provider: Microsoft Corporation

Information Obtained: Your website usage (pages visited, time spent on site, visit routes, and click targets, etc.)

Purpose of Use: To improve convenience and the website

For details, please check the following URLs:

Microsoft's privacy policy is as follows.

Information about Microsoft Clarity is also available from the following website.

Microsoft also obtains and uses information about your website usage.