Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This website collects information from site users only to the extent necessary for the smooth operation of services it provides (such as providing information via the website, and receiving various opinions and inquiries). In collecting, using, and handling personal information, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) takes appropriate measures as described below, based on the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of 2003)", and endeavors to provide a website that everyone can use with peace of mind.

Definition of personal information

Personal information provided through this site to the TMG (the "Implementing Agency" [Note]) refers to information that can identify a specific individual, such as address, name, telephone number, and email address.
[Note] "Implementing Agency" refers to the Governor of TMG, administrative committees, public enterprise managers, the Fire Chief, and the heads of administrative agencies specified by TMG regulations who handle personal information.

Scope of application

This policy applies only to this website (https://www.edotokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/) and does not apply to other sites linked from this site. The handling of information on the linked sites is carried out under the responsibility of each respective organization.

Collection of personal information

When the TMG (Implementing Agency) collects personal information through this website, in principle, such information shall be provided voluntarily by the user (such as by sending email). When collecting personal information, the purpose of collection will be clearly stated. Personal information will be collected only within the scope necessary to achieve the stated purpose.
Furthermore, names entered into the "Senjafuda Generator" provided on this website will be used solely for the purpose of generating content, and will not be transmitted to or saved on the server under any circumstances.

Purpose of use and restrictions on personal information

Personal information provided by users will be used within the scope of the collection purpose clearly specified in advance. Addresses, names, telephone numbers, email addresses, and other information provided with opinions or inquiries sent to the contact information listed on this website will be used for communication and content verification purposes.
The Implementing Agency shall not use personal information within the Agency itself, nor provide it to any external party, beyond the scope of the collection purpose, except where required by law or similar legal basis. However, statistically processed information such as user attributes may be published, provided it contains no personal information whatsoever.

Management of personal information

The TMG (the Implementing Agency) will strictly manage the collected personal information and take appropriate measures to prevent leakage, unauthorized use, falsification, and other such incidents. Although operation of this website may be outsourced to external parties, the same appropriate measures will be taken by the contractors.

User information that does not contain personal information

This website automatically collects information on the Internet domain name, IP address, browsing environment, etc. (hereinafter, "user information"). The collected user information is limited to content required to enhance the usability of this website and is used only within that range. Note that statistical data on this website’s access information and browsing environment, etc., may be published.

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information to enhance user convenience and improve the site. The Cookie Policy explains how this information is handled.

What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are data sent from a website and stored on a user’s device when they access the website, serving as a tag to identify that device. Cookies allow the website to obtain information such as the number of visits from a device and other sites previously visited by the user. Users may disable cookies and similar technologies through their browser settings. For further details, please refer to "How to delete/disable cookies and similar technologies".

Use of cookies and similar technologies

This website uses cookies during users' visits to collect information for the purposes of enhancing the browsing experience and continuously improving the site. Cookies are pieces of data sent to users' browsers from the server related to administration of this website, which are then stored on their device (such as a computer or mobile device). The information that is stored does not include anything that might identify individuals, such as name, address, or phone number. Also note that cookies do not have a direct negative impact on users’ devices. This website uses third-party cookies to understand the access situation for each page. Users may opt out of receiving cookies by changing the browser settings. Doing so will not significantly hinder your browsing experience on this website. For information on how to configure your browser, please contact the provider of each browser.

Tools used, information collected, and purposes

The tools used on this website, the information collected through the use of these tools, and their purposes of use are as follows:

Use in advertisements

This website may use advertising services provided by Google and other ad distributors (display advertisements, remarketing, and retargeting features) to deliver notifications (advertisements) to users who have previously visited this website when they access specific pages. In doing so, cookies are used to obtain the history of visits to this website. If you do not wish to receive such notifications (advertisements), please delete the cookies stored on your device and disable cookies by following the instructions in the "How to delete/disable cookies and similar technologies" section below. If you change your browser, delete cookies, or switch to a new device, you will need to configure these settings again.

How to delete/disable cookies and similar technologies

  1. How to delete all cookies
    Cookies stored on a user's device will remain on the device until the user intentionally deletes them or until their respective expiration dates pass. Most widely used browsers have cookie acceptance enabled by default, but users can delete cookies from within their browser settings. For information on how to delete cookies in each browser, please refer to the links below.
    Google Chrome (external link)
    https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=ja
    Microsoft Edge (external link)
    https://support.microsoft.com/ja-jp/help/4027947/microsoft-edge-delete-cookies
    Mozilla Firefox (external link)
    https://support.mozilla.org/ja/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
    Apple Safari (external link)
    https://support.apple.com/ja-jp/HT201265
  2. Regarding cookies for ad delivery
    Regarding cookies for ad delivery, you can disable the feature by clicking the links below and opting out. However, if you change your browser or delete cookies, you will need to opt out again.
    LY Corporation (external link)
    https://btoptout.yahoo.co.jp/optout/preferences.html
    Google LLC (external link)
    https://support.google.com/ads/answer/1660762
    Meta Platforms, Inc. (external link)
    https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms
  3. Google Analytics Opt-out
    You can also refuse Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on. The Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on is a feature developed to allow website users to disable the use of their data by JavaScript. To use this feature, download the add-on and install it in your browser.
    Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on (external link) https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/181881?hl=ja

About this website

For information regarding the scope of this website, accessibility policy, technologies used, and terms of use, please refer to the Site Policy.