To ensure smooth operation of the service of the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, i.e. disseminating statistical information and research results, receiving inquiries, sending e-mail, etc., we collect users' information to the extent necessary and handle it properly within the objective prescribed.

1. We automatically collect information of users browsing the Site including their domain names, IP addresses and keywords used for searches for reference to analyze users and to better serve them.
2. At the Contact Us page, we ask users' e-mail address for responding to questions or comments. In some cases the users' information may be forwarded to ministries or agencies concerned.

The users' information acquired will not be used for any purpose other than objectives prescribed nor disclosed to any third party, except in cases of legal disclosure request, countermeasure against unlawful acts like illegal access, threat and other special reasons.

We take measures necessary to ensure security of users' information in order to prevent them from leakage, loss or destruction.

This privacy policy is applicable to the Site only. As for websites of respective ministries or agencies, users' information is subject to the privacy policies of them.