Privacy Policy

The general incorporated association GATHERS ("we," "us," or "our") operates the official website ("this site") for the professional 3x3 basketball team "MIE SHINOBI GATHERS." In handling personal information on this site, we comply with Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other applicable laws, and have established the following Privacy Policy ("this Policy").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses, and the names and ages of children, to the extent necessary, through the contact form, basketball school applications, partnership inquiries, and participation in home game events. Photos and videos taken at match or event venues may also include individuals.

2. Purpose of Use

Personal information collected is used only for the following purposes:

• To respond to and process inquiries and applications
• To operate and communicate regarding the basketball school
• To communicate regarding partnerships with companies and local government bodies
• To deliver announcements such as match results and event notices
• To use photos and videos taken at matches and events for promotional purposes on this site, official social media, and publicity materials

3. Disclosure to Third Parties

Except where required by law, we will not disclose personal information to third parties without the consent of the individual concerned. We may, however, entrust the handling of personal information to outsourced service providers (such as our contact-form provider) to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of use.

4. Management of Personal Information

We take reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, falsification, or leakage of the personal information we collect.

5. Requests for Disclosure, Correction, or Deletion

If an individual requests disclosure, correction, suspension of use, or deletion of their own personal information, we will verify their identity and respond within a reasonable period in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us via the contact form if you wish to make such a request.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This site may use analytics tools that rely on cookies to improve usability and the site itself. The information collected by these tools does not include personally identifiable information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Changes to This Policy

The content of this Policy may be changed without notice in response to changes in law or in our activities. Any revised Policy takes effect from the time it is posted on this site.

8. Contact

For inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, please contact us via the contact form.