Privacy Policy (Personal Information Protection Policy)
Last updated: October 10, 2025
Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting Inc., operator of "JStories," places the highest priority on the protection of personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our approach to the collection, use, and security of your personal data, in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and other applicable Japanese laws and regulations.
1. Business Information
Operator: Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting Inc.
Address: 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Toshitsugu Maeda, CEO
2. Method of Personal Information Collection
We collect specific personal information when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter on the JStories website. This includes your name, affiliated organization, and email address, which you provide directly through our registration form. This data is collected solely to deliver the services you've requested and is not used for any other purpose.
3. Purpose of Use
The personal information we collect is used solely to enhance your experience with JStories and to provide you with relevant and timely information. Specifically, we use your data for the following purposes:
- Content Distribution: To deliver our newsletters, news updates, and other curated content directly to you. This ensures you receive the most relevant stories and analysis from JStories.
- Service Improvement & Analytics: To analyze user engagement and preferences, which helps us understand how our services are used. This data-driven approach allows us to continuously improve the quality, relevance, and design of our content and services. We also use this information to communicate with you and follow up on your inquiries and feedback.
4. Security Measures
We are committed to protecting your personal information and employ a variety of security measures to safeguard it from unauthorized access, loss, or leakage. Our robust security protocols include the use of SSL encryption (https) to ensure that all data transmitted between your browser and our website is secure. We also implement a range of technical safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized access to our systems. Furthermore, we provide regular training to our employees to ensure they are fully aware of and adhere to the best practices for the proper handling and protection of personal information.
5. Provision to Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to any third party. Your data will only be provided to external parties if we have obtained your explicit prior consent, or if we are legally obligated to do so, such as in response to a valid court order or government request. In all other cases, we ensure that your personal information remains strictly confidential and is used solely for the purposes outlined in this policy.
6. Requests for Disclosure, Correction, or Suspension of Use
In accordance with legal obligations, we are committed to upholding your rights regarding your personal information. We will promptly respond to requests for the disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, or suspension of use of your personal data. To initiate such a request, please contact us using the information provided below. For your security and to ensure we are only sharing information with the correct individual, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
7. Unsubscribing from Newsletters (Opt-Out)
If you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter, you may do so at any time and for any reason by clicking the "unsubscribe" link provided at the bottom of each email. Alternatively, you may contact us directly to request removal. This opt-out process is clearly stated and fully compliant with all applicable laws governing commercial electronic communications.
8. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please feel free to contact our dedicated team. You may reach us via email at:
Email: jstories@pacificbridge.jp
9. Use of Google Analytics
The JStories website uses Google Analytics to collect, record, and analyze visitor traffic data. This service uses cookies to collect anonymous information, such as IP addresses, without identifying individual users. The data collected is processed by Google Analytics. Please refer to the following links for more information on Google's privacy practices:
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at our sole discretion at any time. Any revisions will be effective immediately upon being posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our services after any changes have been published signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Precedence of Japanese Version
This Privacy Policy was originally drafted in the Japanese language, which is the official and governing text. While we have provided an English translation for your convenience, this is intended for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancies, ambiguities, or conflicts in interpretation between the Japanese version and the English version, the original Japanese text will prevail. This ensures that the policy's legal and practical application remains consistent and is fully compliant with Japanese law.
