This portal site ( https://worklife.pref.kanagawa.jp ) handles the collection, use, and management of personal information appropriately in accordance with the “Act on the Protection of Personal Information” and the “Kanagawa Prefecture Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Kanagawa Prefecture Ordinance No. 63 of 2022).”

　**Personal Information**
Personal information refers to information about an individual that can identify a specific person (such as address, name, phone number, email address, etc.). 　**Collection of Personal Information**
When collecting personal information through this portal site, Kanagawa Prefecture and its contracted service providers will clearly specify the purpose of use and collect only the information necessary to achieve that purpose.
　**Purpose of Use**
Personal information collected through this portal site will be used for the following purposes:
- To anonymize personal information provided by users, process it into information that cannot identify individuals, and utilize it for the prefecture's administrative measures and other purposes.
- To respond to and address inquiries.
　**Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties**
The Prefecture will not provide personal information provided by users to third parties without the user's consent, except when necessary for the purpose of use or as required by law. Even when providing personal information to third parties, the Prefecture will endeavor to protect such information.
　**Ensuring Security**
Personal information collected will be strictly managed to prevent leakage, loss, or tampering. Furthermore, personal information that is no longer necessary to retain will be promptly destroyed (deleted).
　**Management of Contractors**
In operating this portal site, we may entrust all or part of the handling of personal information to third parties within the scope of the intended purpose. In such cases, we will select contractors capable of ensuring proper management of personal information and contractually obligate them to implement measures guaranteeing appropriate handling. We will conduct necessary and appropriate supervision to ensure contractors implement security measures equivalent to those required of the prefecture.
　**About Cookies**
Some pages on this portal site use a technology called “cookies” to enhance your convenience. Cookies are small text files that serve as an industry-standard method for web servers to identify users' computers. They are generally used to record personal information provided by users to site administrators (such as user IDs and passwords), track operation history, analyze access patterns and trends, and compile statistical data. While cookies can identify a user's computer, they cannot identify individual users unless the user enters or provides detailed personal information. This portal site can be viewed and used anonymously, regardless of whether cookies are enabled. Depending on your browser settings, you may disable cookies; however, doing so may result in some or all services on certain pages becoming unavailable.
　**Important Notes Regarding Social Media (SNS) Buttons**
When you view pages on this portal site that include social media (SNS) buttons, information about you may be sent to the relevant SNS. Please review the privacy policies of the SNS services used on this site on each provider's website. For more information, please see "Notes for SNS Users" (Personal Information Protection Commission website).
　**Notes about Google Analytics**
This portal site uses Google Analytics to understand usage patterns. Google Analytics collects user information using cookies. For Google Analytics' terms of service, please refer to https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/jp.html .
　**Scope of Application**
This Privacy Policy applies solely to this portal site ( https://worklife.pref.kanagawa.jp and its subdirectories ).