More enjoyable trip to Hachimantai and Appi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Privacy Policy

This website is managed and operated by Hachimantai DMO, Inc.

Data to be collected

Inquiry Form

Information submitted through the inquiry form on this site will be sent to our e-mail address.

Google Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics to report anonymous site usage. As such, no personally identifiable data is stored. If you would like to exclude your activity on our website from being tracked by Google Analytics, please use the link below:Google Analytics Opt Out

Collection and Use of Personal Information

We may use your personal information in the following cases

  • Identification and confirmation of users when using the website
  • Send important announcements about news and changes to users
  • Verify account activity to prevent unauthorized transactions and ensure the security of your personal information
  • Customize your website for a more personal and engaging experience
  • Assurance that overall performance and management functions will run smoothly

embedded content

Pages on this site may contain embedded content, such as YouTube videos. Embedded content works the same way it does when you visit other websites. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content. In particular, if you have an account with the applicable website and are logged in, your interactions with embedded content may be tracked. Below is a list of the services we use on this website.

Facebook

Facebook has its own cookie and privacy policy, which we have no control over.

Until you give your consent, Facebook will not install cookies and your IP address will not be sent to Facebook's servers.

For more information about Facebook's privacy policy, please click here:Facebook Privacy Policy

Youtube

This site embeds YouTube videos; YouTube has its own cookie and privacy policy, which we have no control over.

Until you agree, YouTube will not install cookies and your IP address will not be sent to YouTube's servers.

For more information about YouTube's privacy policy, please click here:YouTube Privacy Policy

About Cookies

This site uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to help the site provide a better user experience.

Generally, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information such as shopping carts, and provide anonymous tracking data to third party applications such as Google Analytics. Cookies are usually there to provide a more pleasant browsing experience.

However, if you do not wish to use cookies, you can disable them on this and other sites. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser settings. Please refer to the help section of your browser for more information.

Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information

If you are not registered on our site, we do not retain or have access to any personal information about you.

If you have a registered account, the following persons may have access to your personal information

  • Our system administrator
  • Partner companies that require customer account or access information to provide services

Access to personal information by third parties

We do not share data with third parties in a manner that reveals your email address, name, or other personal information.

However, we may share limited data with our partners only when necessary for you to use our services. Please see below for more information.

Iwate Hotel and Resort Co.

For the purpose of providing services, we may share your information obtained from the accommodation plan inquiry mail form on this website.

For more information, please refer to the Privacy Policy of Iwate Hotel and Resort Co:Appi Privacy Policy

Retention period of personal information

When you register on our site, the personal information you provide will be stored in your user profile.

You may view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time, except to change your user name.

Website administrators can also view and edit this information.

Protection of Personal Information

The SSL/HTTPS protocol is used throughout this site. This encrypts communications between the user and the server and prevents unauthorized third parties from obtaining or intercepting personal information.

In the event of a data breach, the system administrator will immediately take the necessary steps to ensure system integrity, contact affected users, and attempt to reset passwords if necessary.

Rights regarding personal information

General rights

If you have a registered account on our site or have left a comment, you may request an exported file of the personal information we maintain about you (including any additional information you have provided).

You may also request that we delete any personal data we retain. However, this does not apply to data that we are obligated to retain for administrative, legal requirements, or security purposes.

This means that data essential to your use as an active customer, such as basic account information (e.g., email address), cannot be deleted.

Please note that if you wish to delete all data, we will no longer be able to provide support or other product-related services.

Rights under GDPR

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and in accordance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) we aim to comply with this standard.

We intend to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) because we permit the use of our services by European Union (EU) residents.

For more information, please click here:EU GDPR Information Portal

Third Party Websites

We may include links to third-party websites within the Site.

These third-party websites have not been verified by us as being in compliance with privacy and security standards, and we assume no responsibility for the operation of these websites.

In addition, social media sharing links that appear as text links or social media icons will not connect you to the relevant third party unless you explicitly click on them.

This Privacy Policy and any other applicable policies, and any amendments thereto, do not create rights enforceable by third parties and do not obligate us to disclose personal information about users of the Services or the Site.

We are not responsible for any information collected or used by advertisers or third party websites.

Please be sure to review the privacy policy and terms of use of each website you access through a third-party link.

Disclosure of personal information upon legal request

It may be necessary or desirable for us to disclose your information in response to a legal request by a government agency or private litigant.

You agree that we may disclose information to third parties in connection with civil litigation, criminal investigations, or other legal matters when we determine, in good faith, that such disclosure is necessary.

If we receive a subpoena that affects your privacy, we may notify you and provide you with an opportunity to file a motion to quash the subpoena. We may also file our own motion to quash the subpoena, but we are under no obligation to take these actions.

In addition, we may proactively report and disclose your information to third parties when we believe it is legally appropriate to do so, for example, if we believe you are involved in fraudulent activity.

You shall indemnify and hold us harmless from any damages arising in connection with the disclosure of information in response to a request from a law enforcement agency or private litigant.

If you provide personal information for legal purposes, we will only do so in compliance with the laws of the country in which you reside.