PRIVACY POLICYHandling of personal information
(Privacy Policy)
This website collects information about users of the website to the extent necessary for the smooth operation of the services it provides (such as support programs for users of Tokyo Free Schools, etc.).
Regarding the collection, use and management of information, we will handle it appropriately as follows, in accordance with the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of 2003)," and will strive to create a website that everyone can use with confidence.
What is personal information?
The personal information provided to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (implementing agency [Note]) through this website includes addresses, names, telephone numbers, email addresses, etc.
[Note] "Implementing agency" refers to the Governor of Tokyo, which handles personal information.
Scope of application
This policy applies only to this website (https://tokyo-fs-support.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/)
and does not apply to any other websites linked from this site.
Collection of personal information
When the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (implementing agency) collects personal information through this website, the general rule is that the information is provided (registered) voluntarily by the user themselves.
When collecting personal information, we will clearly state the purpose of collection.
Personal information will be collected only to the extent necessary to achieve the stated purpose.
Purpose of collecting personal information
We collect the following information:
- To provide information about grants
- To process applications for grants, their examination, and payment procedures
- To inform you about events
- To process application acceptance and administrative matters related to the implementation of events
- To collect surveys
- To respond to inquiries
- To carry out other business related to the above purposes
Restrictions on use of personal information
Personal information provided (registered) by users will be used within the scope of the purpose of collection as previously specified. Personal information will not be used beyond the purpose of collection within the implementing agency [Note] or provided to anyone other than the implementing agency, unless prior consent has been obtained from the user or it is required by law.
However, statistically processed information such as user attributes may be made public, provided that it does not contain any personal information.
Management of personal information
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (the implementing agency) will strictly manage the collected personal information and take appropriate measures to prevent leaks, misuse, falsification, etc. Furthermore, in order to carry out business within the scope of the intended use, the handling of personal information may be outsourced. In such cases, a contract will be concluded with the outsourcee obligating them to protect the personal information, and necessary and appropriate supervision will be exercised over the management of the outsourced personal information.
User information that does not include personal information
This site automatically collects information such as internet domain names, IP addresses, and the site's browsing environment (hereinafter referred to as "user information").
The information collected about users will be limited to the purpose of improving the usability of this website, and will only be used within that scope.
However, statistically processed information about access to this website, browsing environment, etc. may be made public.
Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information in order to improve its usability and functionality.
Our Cookie Policy explains these practices.
No. 1 What are cookies and similar technologies?
A cookie is a piece of data that is sent from a website and stored on a device when a user accesses a website using that device as a tag to identify the device.
By using cookies, we can obtain information such as the number of times a device has visited a website and the websites other than the one the user has visited in the past.
Users can also disable the functions of cookies and similar technologies by changing their browser settings. For details, please see "How to delete or disable cookies and similar technologies."
No.2 Regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies
This website uses cookies to provide users with a more convenient browsing experience when they visit, and to obtain information to continually improve the website.
Cookies are information sent to users' browsers from servers related to the operation of this website and are recorded on users' devices (computers, mobile devices, etc.).
However, the information recorded does not include any personally identifiable information such as the user's name, address, or telephone number.
In addition, it will not have any direct adverse effects on users' devices.
This site uses third-party cookies to understand the access status of each page.
Users can also refuse to receive cookies by adjusting their browser settings.
Even in this case, it will not cause any significant problems when viewing this website. Please contact the manufacturer of your browser for instructions on how to set up your browser.
Tools used, information acquired, and purpose of use
The tools used on this website, the information obtained through the use of these tools, and the purpose of use are as follows:
1. Google Custom Search
This website uses Google Custom Search, provided by Google Inc., to measure website usage and improve its usability.
Use of Google Custom Search is subject to the Google Custom Search Terms of Use.
2. SNS (Social Networking Services)
With some SNSs, when you visit a website that has an SNS "button" or similar, the website may automatically send information such as your user ID and the site you are accessing to the SNS, even if you do not press the "button."
For more information, please see the link below.
- Personal Information Protection Commission (link is external)
- Facebook Inc. (Links to an external site)
- X (link to external site)
- LINE Corporation (link is external)
3. Embedding YouTube videos
When you visit a website that embeds YouTube video content, the URL of the page you accessed and the user's IP address are automatically sent from your web browser to Google.
For more information, please see the link below.
4 Chatbot
When using a chatbot, the URL of the accessed page, the user's IP address, cookies, etc. are automatically sent from the web browser to the chatbot provider.
The collected cookies will only be used for the purpose of improving the convenience of the chatbot.
5 Google Analytics
- Tool Providers
Google Inc. - Information to be collected
User website usage status (access status, traffic, routing, etc.) - Purpose of use
To improve convenience and the site
*Please note that we may send notifications (advertisements) to people who have previously visited our site when they visit certain pages.
Google will also collect and use information about how users use the website.
For more information, please see the following URL:
- Google Analytics Terms of Use (External link)
- How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services (External link)
Google's privacy policy is as follows:
You can also find information about Google Analytics at the following sites:
Analytics Help > Data Privacy and Security > Data Protection
How to delete or disable cookies and similar technologies
(1) How to delete all cookies
Cookies stored on a user's device will remain stored on the device until the user intentionally deletes them or until they expire.
Most commonly used browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but users can delete cookies from their browsers.
Please refer to the links below for instructions on how to delete cookies in each browser.
- Google Chrome (link is external)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer (link is external)
- Microsoft Edge (link is external)
- Mozilla Firefox (link is external)
- Apple Safari (External link)
(2) Cookies for advertising purposes
Regarding cookies for ad delivery, you can disable the use of the function by clicking below and opting out.
However, if you change browsers or delete cookies, you will need to opt out again.
- Yahoo Japan Corporation (link is external)
- Google Inc. (Links to an external site)
- Facebook (link is external)
- SmartNews Inc. (link is external)
(3) Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
You can also opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
The Google Analytics Opt-out Browser 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 the add-on for your browser.
