Kanazawa Shrine

Site Policy

Site Policy

Privacy Policy

Kanazawa Shrine (hereinafter "the Shrine") establishes the following privacy policy (hereinafter "this Policy") regarding the handling of personal information in connection with the services provided on this website (hereinafter "the Services").

1. Policy on the Protection of Personal Information

The Shrine shall collect, use, and provide information in compliance with laws and regulations concerning personal information, including the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information."

2. Purpose of Use of Personal Information

Information received from our worshippers and visitors will be used solely for the purpose of improving the administration of the Shrine and providing information to them.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

The Shrine will not provide personal information of worshippers and visitors to any third party without a legitimate reason, such as a request from a court or the police.

4. Management of Personal Information

The Shrine shall implement comprehensive security measures to ensure the accuracy and safety of personal information. We will also ensure that our personnel are thoroughly trained in the management of personal information and will endeavor to prevent the loss, leakage, or falsification of such information.

5. Outsourcing of Personal Information

In the event that the processing of personal information is outsourced to an external party, the Shrine will require a contractual obligation to prevent leakage or use for any purpose other than that intended, and will conduct strict supervision and management.

6. Changes to the Privacy Policy

The contents of this Policy may be changed without prior notice to users. Unless otherwise specified by the Shrine, the revised Privacy Policy shall become effective from the time it is posted on this website.

7. Inquiries Regarding the Privacy Policy

For inquiries regarding the Shrine's privacy policy, please contact Kanazawa Shrine. Address: 1-3 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture Shrine Name: Kanazawa Shrine E-mail Address: privacy@kanazawa-jj.or.jp

Social Media Guidelines

Official information from the Shrine as a religious organization on social media is disseminated by individuals authorized by the Shrine, in accordance with the social media policy below, through our "Official Accounts." Please refer to the list of official accounts below.

April 2015, Kanazawa Shrine

Communication on the Shrine's social media shall be based on the following principles of conduct and basic etiquette.

  • We strive to communicate in a manner that respects the respective positions of everyone associated with the Shrine, including our worshippers, visitors, and personnel (hereinafter "all related parties").
  • We will protect the personal information of all related parties and will not mention their personal information without permission.
  • We will not disclose confidential information of all related parties or the Shrine without permission.
  • We will respect intellectual property rights, including copyrights.
  • We will respond sincerely to our mistakes. If we realize we have made an error, we will honestly admit the mistake, promptly correct it, and do so in a way that makes it clear to third parties that a change has been made.
  • We will not delete comments or close comment sections without a valid reason.
  • We will be careful not to violate laws and regulations, including those related to Shinto, advertising, and other posted content.

Kanazawa Shrine Official Social Media Accounts (as of April 1, 2015)

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