Specified Nonprofit Corporation Bamboo Peripheries Overseas Volunteers(hereafter “BPOV”) recognizes the importance of personal information and will handle it appropriately in accordance with the following policy.
1. Definition of Personal Information
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “personal information” refers to the information defined as personal information under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).
This includes, but is not limited to, a person’s name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, bank account number, credit card number, driver’s license number, and any other information that can identify a specific individual.
2. Methods of Collecting Personal Information
BPOV collects personal information through the following methods:
- Submission via the website inquiry/contact form
- Input provided during membership registration
- Applications for participation in volunteer activities
- Applications for participation in various events
- Applications for donations or support
- Inquiries via email or telephone
3. Purpose of Using Personal Information
BPOV uses the personal information collected for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries
- Managing and communicating regarding volunteer activities and events
- Providing membership services and managing membership information
- Issuing receipts and reporting on activities to donors
- Providing information about BPOV’s activities and sending newsletters
- Conducting surveys and collecting feedback
- Creating statistical data in a form that does not identify individuals
4. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
BPOV will not provide personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
- With the consent of the individual concerned
- As required by law
- When necessary to protect the life, body, or property of a person, and obtaining consent is difficult
- When providing personal information to contractors to the extent necessary for business operations In such cases, BPOV will enter into appropriate confidentiality agreements
5. Management of Personal Information
BPOV implements appropriate security measures to prevent loss, destruction, falsification, or leakage of personal information.
Access to personal information is limited to the minimum necessary, and employees are educated on the proper handling of personal information.
6. Disclosure, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Information
If an individual requests disclosure, correction, or deletion of their personal information, BPOV will verify the individual’s identity and respond within a reasonable period.
However, this does not apply to information required to be retained by law.
7. Cookies
This website may use cookies to understand usage patterns and improve services.
Cookies do not contain information that identifies individuals.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some services may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
8. Analytics Tools
This website may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to analyze site usage.
These tools collect information using cookies, but do not collect personally identifiable information. For details, please refer to the privacy policies of the service providers.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
BPOV may revise this Privacy Policy in response to changes in laws or business operations.
Revisions will take effect from the date they are posted on this website.
10. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, please contact:
Bamboo Peripheries Overseas Volunteers (BPOV)
Email: bambooperipheriesoverseasvolun@gmail.combambooperipheriesoverseasvolun@gmail.com
Effective Date: January 11, 2026 Last Revised: January 11, 2026