Privacy Policy

The Systems Biology Institute, a non-profit organization, respects your privacy and we are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy describes how The Systems Biology Institute (“SBI”, “we” or “us”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you. This Privacy Policy applies when you use our Website, mobile applications, and other online products and services that link to this Private Policy (collectively “Services”), contact our team, engage with us on social media, or otherwise interact with us.

Please read this Policy carefully to understand our current policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. We regard that you give your consent to this Policy by submitting personal information to us on this Website or “Services” or in e-mail and other electronic messages.

We also regard that you affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and that you are fully competent to consent to this Policy.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THER TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS OUR WEBSITE OR OUR SERVICES.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal information (e.g., name, email address) provided voluntarily
Non-personal information (e.g., browser type, IP address) collected automatically

How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

Information you provide through forms or during account creation
Automatic data collection technologies, such as cookies and web beacons

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our website
To improve our website and user experience
To respond to your inquiries and requests
To send newsletters or promotional materials, if you have opted-in

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Service providers who assist us in website operation
Legal authorities when required by law
Affiliated companies or business partners, with your consent

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access and correction of your information
Withdrawal of consent
Deletion of your information, where applicable

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on our website.

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at info [at] sbi.jp

last updated 2024/1/26