Privacy Policy

How we handle information collected through this website.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the iGEM Okinawa 2026 team ("we", "our", "us") — a student-led team representing Okinawa in the international iGEM competition — handles information in connection with this website (the "Site").

Information We Collect

This Site is a static informational website. We do not use analytics services and we do not set cookies of our own. We do not operate any contact form or account system on the Site, so browsing the Site does not require you to provide any personal information.

If you choose to contact us by email or through the social media accounts linked on the Site, we will receive the information you send us — such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

How We Use Information

We use the information you send us solely to respond to your inquiry and to communicate with you about it. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties except as needed to respond to you or where required by law.

Third-Party Services

The Site relies on the following third-party services, which may automatically receive certain technical information (such as your IP address, browser type, and access times) when you visit:

  • GitHub Pages — hosts the Site and may record standard server access logs.
  • Google Fonts — fonts are loaded from Google's servers, which may receive your IP address in order to deliver them.
  • Google Search Console — used to monitor the Site's presence in search results.

These services are operated by third parties under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of Google and GitHub for details on how they handle data.

External Links

The Site contains links to external websites operated by others. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at junho.lee@oist.jp.