Privacy Policy

The Japanese American National Museum is strongly committed to protecting the privacy of online visitors to Discover Nikkei. We believe that maintaining privacy on the Web is very important, and that informing our visitors about the types of information we collect and how we use it is crucial.

Types of information collected

We collect two types of information: (1) personally identifiable information that you voluntarily submit to us and (2) anonymous information that is automatically collected from all visitors to Discover Nikkei.

Personally identifiable information. The only personally identifiable information we solicit from you is your e-mail address, when you register to participate in the Community Forum or submit your e-mail address in order to receive occasional notices from us about changes to the site. If you contact us by e-mail, you are also voluntarily sending us personally identifiable information (e.g., your name, address, e-mail address or other information), which we store in order to respond to or process your request. We only collect personally identifiable information if you knowingly provide it to us. We will never share your e-mail address or other personal information with anyone.

Anonymous information. When you visit the Site, certain information is automatically collected about your visit, such as the IP address from which you access the Site, the date and time of your visit and the pages you viewed. An IP address is a number assigned to your computer by a Web server when you’re on the Internet; IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information. This anonymous information is used for statistical purposes and to help us monitor how guests navigate our site, allowing us to tailor our services for the majority of visitors. Non-personally identifiable information may refer to information about our visitors’ browsers (e.g., Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer), operating systems (e.g., Windows or Macintosh), Internet Service Providers (e.g., AOL or NET.COM,) and other similar information. We may track and catalog the search terms that users enter in the Search function, but this tracking is never associated with individual users.

Cookies. We may collect the anonymous information through the use of cookies. Cookies are pieces of data that we transfer to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser in order to customize the information provided on the Site according to your preferences and make your visit easier and more enjoyable. For example, cookies may store information about your computer’s audio or video capabilities so you won’t have to enter the information manually every time you visit the Site. Although a cookie cannot identify you, it can identify your computer. Your browser is likely to be automatically set up to accept cookies. If you would not like to accept cookies from Discover Nikkei, you may adjust your browser’s options or preferences. You will still be able to have full use of the Site.

If you are located outside of the United States, please note that any information you provide to us will be transferred to the United States and that by registering with the Site, you consent to this transfer and the storage of the data in the United States.

Children

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, we will not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 without prior verifiable parental consent. Visitors to Discover Nikkei who are twelve years of age or younger are reminded to obtain the approval of a parent or guardian before supplying any personal information to this Site specifically or over the web generally.

Amendment of terms

The Museum reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy from time to time without notice by posting a revised Privacy Policy on the Site. You may always review the most updated version of the Privacy Policy by checking this page. By continued use, you agree to be bound and to abide by such amended terms.