Privacy Policy
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium recognizes the importance of personal data and in order to thoroughly protect that data we are committed to strict adherence to all legislation and guidelines related to the protection of personal data and make public the following privacy policy.
1.How Personal Data is Used
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium may collect personal data for the benefit of customers who use this website and only to the extent necessary for the smooth operation of services (enquiries, events, workshops, performances, etc.) provided through this website. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium only uses this data in an appropriate manner, for the stated purpose it was collected.
2.Storage of Personal Data
Any personal data collected through the activities of this website will be protected from data leaks by secure storage and strict management. Moreover, use of this personal data by employees and contracted third parties will also be monitored appropriately and as necessary.
3.Purpose of Usage
With regard to the collecting of personal data from customers, said data will only be collected after customers have been notified that such data is being sought, how the data will be used, and then only after the customer’s consent has been granted.
Collected data, such as customer names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses and so on, will be used for the following purposes:
- Confirming event participation times
- Communicating changes to event data and sending materials
- Contact in emergencies and responding to enquiries
4.Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties
With the exception of businesses allies (data processing agencies, delivery companies, the post office, etc.) we will not publicly release or share customers’ personal data with third parties, unless instructed to do so by a court of law, the police or another government body. Furthermore, when data is disclosed to or shared with business allies, care will be taken to ensure confidentiality and prevent inappropriate use.
5.Disclosure, Correction, Deletion etc. of Personal Data
In the case that a customer wishes to confirm, correct or delete their personal data, they should contact Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium who will, within reason, promptly comply with such requests.
6.Access Log
We keep a record of the IP addresses, access times etc. of visitors to our website in an access log. This data is used to discern the needs of the website and improve our services and is not data that can be used to identify individual users of the system.
7.Legal Compliance
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium operates in compliance with all legislation and rulings related to personal data and has established, and continues to improve upon, management systems to achieve this objective.
8.Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies," which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site.
The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
Furthermore, you can prevent Google’s collection and use of data (cookies and IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available here:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
