Privacy Policy

The “Gran Fondo Karuizawa Official Website” (hereinafter referred to as “this Site”) is operated by the Gran Fondo Karuizawa Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”). We handle the personal information of individuals (hereinafter referred to as “applicants”) who intend to complete the application procedure for participating in the cycling event “Gran Fondo Karuizawa” and related events through this Site with due care and endeavor to protect their privacy.

Purpose of Use

The Committee uses the personal information of applicants for the entry, operation, and record keeping of Gran Fondo Karuizawa and related events. The Committee provides the address and name of applicants to the official sponsors and official merchandise sellers of “Gran Fondo Karuizawa.” The personal information (address and name) of applicants provided to the official sponsors and official merchandise sellers is used for sending direct mail and emails for introducing event-related products. On this Site, we may publish information such as the name, voice, photo, video, age, nationality, residential area, race rankings, and times of applicants. In the content on this Site, users may be asked to provide personal information such as email addresses based on their voluntary judgment, which will be used only for contacting users.

Provision to Third Parties

Except for the cases of (1) providing the address and name of applicants to official sponsors and official merchandise sellers, (2) entrusting part of the handling of personal information to business partners with whom we have signed confidentiality agreements (hereinafter referred to as “commissioned parties”), and (3) cases based on laws and regulations, the Committee will not disclose or provide the personal information of applicants to third parties without obtaining the consent of the individuals concerned. In cases where items provided through entry forms or online are unclear, the Committee and the commissioned parties may contact the individuals for confirmation through means of communication such as email, phone, or postal mail.

Collection of Personal Information

The Committee collects personal information when applicants complete procedures online or through entry forms and clearly states the purpose of use, only obtaining the personal information necessary to achieve that purpose.

Security Measures

The Committee implements reasonable security measures to prevent external unauthorized access to personal information, as well as leaks, tampering, and damage to personal information. We also exercise necessary and appropriate supervision to ensure the safe management of personal information by commissioned parties.

Non-Use of Cookies and More

This Site does not employ methods such as cookies to acquire access history and similar data. Furthermore, when browsing the website, it is not necessary to provide personal information like addresses and names for regular use.

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