Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

The Museum may collect personal information when you:

• contact the Museum or submit an inquiry;
• register for exhibitions, lectures, events, or other programs;
• request catalogs, publications, or other materials;
• register as a member;
• make a donation; or
• apply for volunteer opportunities or other programs.

The Museum collects only the information reasonably necessary for these purposes.

2. How We Use Personal Information

The information we collect may be used to:

• respond to inquiries;
• provide information about exhibitions, lectures, events, and other programs;
• process and confirm applications and registrations;
• verify identity when necessary;
• provide notices and other information from the Museum; and
• analyze the use of Museum services in order to improve our services and operations.

The Museum will not use personal information for purposes other than those stated above, except as permitted or required by law.

3. Disclosure to Third Parties

The Museum will not disclose personal information to third parties except:

• with the individual’s consent;
• as required or permitted by law;
• when necessary to protect the life, safety, or property of an individual;
• when cooperation with a national or local government authority is required; or
• when information is provided to a service provider to the extent necessary to perform services on behalf of the Museum.

The Museum appropriately oversees service providers that handle personal information on its behalf.

4. Data Security and Retention

The Museum takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Personal information that is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected will be appropriately deleted or otherwise disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Access, Correction, and Deletion

Requests to access, correct, supplement, delete, or discontinue the use of personal information will be handled appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and regulations after the Museum has taken reasonable steps to verify the identity of the person making the request.

Cookies

This Site uses cookies to improve its services and understand how visitors use the Site.
Information collected through cookies is not intended to personally identify individual visitors.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the availability or functionality of certain features of the Site.

Google Analytics

This Site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to better understand how visitors use the Site.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about Site usage. The Museum uses this information for statistical purposes and does not use it to personally identify individual visitors.
For more information about how Google handles data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

Contact Form

When you use the contact form on this Site, the Museum may collect access information, including your IP address, for security purposes and to help prevent spam and unauthorized use.
Information collected for these purposes will not be used for unrelated purposes.

Disclaimer

The Museum makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided on this Site is accurate and up to date. However, the Museum does not warrant that all information is complete, accurate, or current.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Museum assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of, or inability to use, this Site.
The Museum may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site without prior notice due to system maintenance, communications failures, natural disasters, or other circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

Contact

KYOTO SEISHU NETSUKE ART MUSEUM

46-1 Mibukayougosho-cho, Nakagyo-ku
Kyoto 604-8811, Japan
Tel: +81-75-802-7000