PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy for Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Center for Medical Education and Internationalization 

Last Updated: December 12, 2023

Introduction

The Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Center for Medical Education and Internationalization (referred to as “the Center”) respects the privacy of users of its website and related services (referred to as “the Site”). This policy explains how the Center handles the collection of personal information through the Site.

Information Collected

The Site may automatically collect the following information when users browse or use the Site:

Information such as IP address, browser type, language settings, and access date and time when accessing the website.
Information provided by users (e.g., through inquiry forms, registration forms, event participation registration).

Use of Information

The Center uses the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Provision and management of services
  • Communication with users
  • Improvement of the website and enhancement of user convenience
  • Compliance with legal requirements
  • Sharing and disclosure of information
  • Improvement of curricula and systems at Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine
  • Medical education research

The Center does not provide users’ personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

  • With the user’s consent
  • When there is a legal obligation
  • When it is necessary to protect the safety of the user or other individuals

Responsibility for Information

The Center strictly complies with laws and regulations related to personal information and takes all necessary measures to protect the valuable personal information of registered individuals. However, the Center cannot be held responsible for any misuse of information due to the user’s negligence or third-party actions, despite appropriate information management.

Use of Cookies

The Site may use cookies, which are stored in the user’s browser and used to identify the user upon return. Users can control cookie acceptance through browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the proper functioning of some parts of the Site.

Links to External Websites

The Site may contain links to other websites. The Center is not responsible for the privacy and security practices of these linked websites. It is recommended to review the privacy policies of linked websites.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Center may change this policy, and if there are any changes, they will be notified on the Site. It is recommended to check the latest privacy policy.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the privacy policy, please contact us at the following: