Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy, which applies to the website that you are currently viewing, informs you about what information is collected and how it is used. You are visiting the website of the United States – Japan Foundation (referred to in this Privacy Policy as the “Foundation” or “we” or “us”). By visiting or using the Foundation’s website, you consent to the data collection and use practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which we collect, use, maintain and disclose information collected from you. This Privacy Policy applies to https://us-jf.org (the “Site”) and all products, programs, and services offered by us, including but not limited to grants, programs, publications, white papers, videos, webinars and associated recordings which are copyright protected in accordance with the Copyright and Disclaimer below.
What data we collect
Personal data
Personal Data is data or information that is identified or identifiable with a natural person (“Personal Data”). It may include your name, your email address, your physical address, IP address, cookies, your telephone number, usernames, and other information that is identifiable to you.
We may collect Personal Data about you in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when you visit our site, request to receive e-mails or other information, attend USJF meetings, apply for a grant, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site.
Non-personal data
Our web server tracks and collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as browser type, language preference, referring site, and the time and date of each website visit. We also collect aggregate numbers of page hits in order to track the popularity of certain pages. The Foundation may analyze such information in order to improve the value of our site. We do not gather, request, record, require, collect or track any internet users’ personal information through these processes.
Grant application data
When you submit a grant application to us, we collect the information requested in the grant application.
Program application data
When you submit an application for one of your programs, we collect the information requested in the program application.
Web browser cookies
Our Site uses “cookies” to enhance your experience. Your web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
We may collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
To send periodic emails
We may use your email address to respond to inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.
To carry out our activities
If you apply for a grant, we use the information provided by you to evaluate your application. The Foundation accepts no responsibility for keeping any part of a request confidential and reserves the right to discuss a proposal with outside experts to assist the program staff in its evaluation.
If you apply for a program, we use the information provided by you to evaluate your application. The Foundation accepts no responsibility for keeping any part of your application confidential and reserves the right to use outside experts to assist the program staff in its evaluation.
The Foundation does not sell or rent personal information to other organizations or outside entities.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Third party websites
Users may find content on our Site that links to the sites and services of third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and our Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy will be revised or updated if our practices change, or as we develop better ways to keep you informed about them. If we decide to change this Privacy Policy, we will post a new Privacy Policy on our site and change the date at the bottom. Changes to the Privacy Policy will not apply retroactively. This Privacy Policy was last revised on September 15, 2025 .
Contacting Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via e-mail at info@us-jf.org.
Subscribers to our e-mail list may terminate their subscriptions via a link at the bottom of each email sent from info@us-jf.org.
