Privacypolicy

Basic Policy

This site (https://www.omu.ac.jp/orp/recap_en/) is the website of the Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis, Osaka Metropolitan University (hereinafter referred to as "this site"), operated by University Public Corporation Osaka (hereinafter referred to as "this Corporation").
Regarding the collection, use, and management of user personal information (information that can identify a specific individual by name, address, etc.), we properly handle such information based on the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information" and the "Osaka Prefecture Ordinance for the Enforcement of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information" to ensure that you can use this site with peace of mind.

Restrictions on the Collection of Personal Information

Normally, users can access this site via the Internet without revealing their personal information.
However, there are cases where users provide personal information to this site, and as a result, personal information is collected, such as when a user wishes to "make an inquiry and receive a response." As a general rule, the provision of such personal information is based on the user's own intent. Furthermore, the personal information provided will be limited to the necessary minimum required for the user's purpose.

Restrictions on the Use and Provision of Personal Information

Personal information provided by users through this site will be used solely within the scope of the collection purposes specified in advance, and will not be used or provided for any other purpose, except when consent has been obtained from the user, when required by laws and regulations, or under other exceptional circumstances.

Protection of Information Collected via Encrypted Communication

When collecting information that can identify an individual or information with the potential to do so, we employ encrypted communication via SSL. As a result, by using a browser that supports security features, the entered details are encrypted before being transmitted.

Management of Personal Information

The provided personal information will be strictly managed by the responsible department under the supervision of the administrator, and appropriate measures will be taken to prevent leakage, loss, or damage. Furthermore, personal information that is no longer needed to be retained will be disposed of or erased securely and promptly.

Web Server Records

Access status and other information regarding this site are recorded in log files. The log files are used solely for purposes such as improving the site and investigating unauthorized access. Furthermore, log files are not used to identify individuals.

Scope of Application

This privacy policy applies solely to this site.