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The reprinting or duplication of any IGES copyrighted material, as well as its transmission by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or an information storage/retrieval device, without the prior permission of IGES, is strictly prohibited.
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Disclaimer
IGES provides the information contained in this web site solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While IGES tries to provide high quality content on its web site, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of this information and therefore will not be liable in any capacity for damages or losses to the user that may result from the use of this information. IGES shall not be responsible for any errors, omissions or inadvertent alterations that may occur in the disclosure of content on its web site.
The information in all documents on the IGES website may be modified or removed without notice.
Privacy policy
We recognise the importance of personal information and our responsibility to protect privacy. We comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to personal information and other relevant standards, and we handle personal information in accordance with the following:
1. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information only to the extent necessary for the conduct of our activities and only for the purposes described in this policy. Personal information is collected by lawful and fair means.
2. How We Use Personal Information
We collect and use personal information to the extent necessary for the following purposes, and within a scope reasonably related to those purposes, in order to carry out our research, public relations and administrative activities.
We process personal data on the basis of consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations or legitimate interests, as appropriate.
Purposes of use include:
- To carry out, manage and improve research and other activities
- To organise and administer lectures, symposia and other events that we host or co-host
- To distribute publications, materials and signed surveys
- To respond to enquiries, including requests for permission to use copyrighted materials, and to carry out related administrative activities
- To undertake public relations activities, including publishing publicity materials
- To manage recruitment processes and internship applications, including communication with applicants
- To conduct procurement processes, contract administration and management and to communicate with relevant parties
- To solicit affiliates, receive donations, and provide information and updates to them
- To analyse personal information obtained for the above purposes by manual and automated means
- To carry out other activities that are reasonably related to the above purposes
3. Voluntary Provision of Personal Information
The provision of personal information is voluntary. However, if the required personal information is not provided, we may not be able to provide our services or respond appropriately to enquiries.
4. Withdrawal of Consent and Opt-out from Communications
If you do not wish to receive communications from us, such as newsletters or event information, or if you wish to withdraw consent you previously agreed to, you may do so at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our communications such as emails or by contacting us through the designated contact point.
5. Outsourcing the Processing of Personal Information
We may outsource all or part of the handling of personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purposes of use, such as for the distribution of newsletters and provision of event information. In such cases, we select contractors that meet our standards for appropriate security measures and ensure appropriate supervision.
6. Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties
We do not provide personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
- Where required by law
- Where necessary to protect the life, body or property of an individual, or to improve public health, and where it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent
- Where cooperation is required with national or local government authorities in the performance of their duties, and obtaining the individual’s consent may impede such duties
7. Security Measures for Personal Information
We take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss, damage, alteration or leakage of personal information, and implement necessary corrective and preventive actions.
8. Compliance with Laws and Revisions to this Policy
We comply with applicable laws, regulations and other standards relating to personal information and will review and improve this policy as necessary.
9. Requests for Disclosure and Handling of Enquiries
We respond appropriately, within the scope permitted by applicable laws, to requests for disclosure, correction or suspension of the use of personal information.
You may also have rights under applicable laws, including the right to access, rectify, erase and restrict the processing of your personal data, and the right to object to such processing.
10. International Transfers of Personal Information
Personal information may be transferred to Japan. Japan is recognised by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection.
Notice for SNS Users
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Cookie Policy
Cookie policy.pdf（PDF 133KB）
Information Security Policy
Information Security Policy of the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies（PDF 373KB）
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