The Industry-Academia Collaboration Division of the Headquarters for Open Innovation, Hiroshima University (hereinafter referred to as “the Division”), collects user information within the scope necessary to ensure the smooth operation of services provided on its official website (URLs beginning with https://hoip.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/, hereinafter referred to as “the Website”).Collected information is handled appropriately within the scope of its intended use, in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the [Hiroshima University Official Website Privacy Policy].

(1) When submitting opinions, suggestions, inquiries, or applications for events and public lectures, we may collect personal information such as name, affiliation, address, phone number, and email address. If you contact us via email, your email address will be visible to the recipient.

(2) The Website automatically collects information such as internet domain names and IP addresses when the site is viewed in the form of access logs.

(1) Information collected under Section 2 (1) and (2) is used as reference to ensure the smooth operation of services provided on the Website.

(2) Information collected under Section 2 (1) may be used as reference for future university operations. Depending on the content of your inquiry, it may be forwarded to the relevant department within the university. Your name, address, phone number, and email address may also be used to respond to your inquiries or confirm details.

(3) Information collected under Section 2 (2) may be used for website management and analysis of access trends. In some cases, analysis may be outsourced to third parties under confidentiality agreements.

The Division will not use or disclose the collected information for purposes other than those stated in Section 3, unless one of the following applies:

・Disclosure is required by law
・Illegal activities such as unauthorized access or threats have occurred
・There are other special circumstances
・Prior consent has been obtained from the individual
However, statistical data that does not identify individuals (e.g., access trends, user attributes) may be published.

(1) The Division will take necessary measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of collected information and to manage it appropriately.

(2) When outsourcing the handling of collected information, the Division will take necessary measures such as signing confidentiality agreements with contractors or recipients to ensure proper management.

This Privacy Policy applies only to the Website. For information handling on other websites, please contact the respective site administrators.

This Privacy Policy may be revised as necessary.

The Website uses Google Analytics to statistically analyze user browsing behavior for future organizational operations and website improvements.

Google Analytics uses first-party cookies to collect traffic data. Data collected via Google Analytics is managed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. The Division is not responsible for any damages resulting from the use of Google Analytics services.

For details on Google Analytics Terms of Service, please refer to https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/