The Tokyo International Schools Portal (hereinafter referred to as “this site”) collects information from users as necessary for the smooth operation of the services it provides (such as information provision via the homepage and handling of inquiries).
In accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of 2003), information collected, used, and managed through this site will be handled appropriately as outlined below, to ensure that users can safely and confidently use the website.

  1. What Constitutes Personal Information
    Personal information provided to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (implementing body ※) through this site includes addresses, names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses.
    (※) “Implementing body” refers to the Governor of Tokyo, administrative committees, public enterprise managers, the Fire Department Chief, and the heads of administrative agencies as defined by Tokyo Metropolitan Government regulations.
  2. Scope of Application
    This policy applies only to this site (https://www.intlschools.metro.tokyo.lg.jp) and does not apply to other websites linked from this site. The handling of information on linked websites is the responsibility of each respective organization.
  3. Collection of Personal Information
    When personal information is collected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (※) through this site, it will, in principle, be provided (registered) voluntarily by the user.
    The purpose of collection will be clearly stated, and information will only be collected to the extent necessary to achieve that purpose.
  4. Restrictions on Use of Personal Information
    Personal information provided (registered) by users will be used only within the scope of the stated purpose of collection.
    Use of personal information within the implementing body beyond the stated purpose, or provision to any third party, will not occur unless otherwise required by law.
    However, statistical information on user attributes that does not contain personal information may be published.
  5. Management of Personal Information
    Collected personal information will be strictly managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (implementing body), with appropriate measures taken to prevent leakage, misuse, or alteration. Operation of this site may be outsourced, but contractors will also be required to take appropriate measures.
  6. Information Not Containing Personal Data
    This site automatically collects information such as internet domain names, IP addresses, and browsing environments (hereinafter referred to as “user information”).
    This information is used solely to improve usability of the site and only within that scope.
    Statistical data such as access information and browsing environments that do not contain personal information may be published.
  7. Cookie Policy
    (1) About Cookies and Similar Technologies
    Cookies are data sent from websites and stored on users’ devices as tags to identify those devices when they access a website.
    Cookies allow websites to obtain information such as the number of visits made by the device or other sites visited previously.
    Users can disable cookies and similar technologies through their browser settings.
    For details, please refer to the “Cookie Policy.”
    (2) Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
    This site uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information for the purposes of improving usability and site functionality.
    The Cookie Policy explains how this information is handled. The site’s specific cookie usage includes:
    Use of Google Analytics: For details, please refer to the “Cookie Policy.”
    Social Networking Services (SNS): On websites with SNS “buttons,” information such as user IDs and the accessed site may be automatically transmitted to the SNS even without pressing the button. For details, see the Personal Information Protection Commission website.
    Embedded YouTube Videos: When viewing web pages with embedded YouTube content, information such as the accessed page URL and user IP address may be automatically transmitted from the browser to Google. For details, see Google’s explanation on the use of information collected from sites and apps.
  8. Contact Information
    Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
    Office for Strategic Policy on Global Financial City Tokyo
    2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001, Japan