Shibuya Startups K.K. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) recognizes the importance of personal information and considers its appropriate protection and management to be one of its key responsibilities. The Company complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and other standards concerning the protection of personal information and handles personal information appropriately in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
The Company may collect the following information through its website.
(1) Inquiry Form
The Company collects the following information through its inquiry form:
* Name
* Company name
* Department
* Position
* Category
* Email address
* Telephone number
* Other information necessary to respond to the inquiry
The Company may collect the same types of information, as necessary, through both the Japanese-language and English-language inquiry forms.
(2) Applications for Shibuya Commons
When accepting applications for Shibuya Commons, the Company may collect names, affiliations, contact details, and other information necessary for the application process.
(3) Information Collected Through Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Company may use cookies and other similar technologies to collect browsing history, access information, device information, and other data for the purposes of improving website convenience, analyzing usage, and enhancing its services.
The Company uses the personal information it collects for the following purposes:
* To respond to inquiries and provide necessary communications
* To accept and review applications for Shibuya Commons, operate Shibuya Commons, and communicate with participants
* To operate and provide information regarding entrepreneurship support programs, events, seminars, communities, and other services provided by the Company
* To provide information and various notices regarding startup support initiatives conducted by or in collaboration with the Company
* To improve the Company’s services, plan and develop new services, and enhance service quality
* To operate the website, analyze its usage, and improve convenience
* To prevent unauthorized use and otherwise ensure the secure operation of the website
* To comply with applicable laws and regulations and carry out other activities incidental to the purposes of use described above
The Company will not provide personal information to any third party without the consent of the individual concerned, except where required by law or otherwise permitted under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
The Company may outsource the handling of personal information to external service providers to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of use. In such cases, the Company will exercise necessary and appropriate supervision over the service providers and endeavor to ensure the secure management of personal information.
The Company may use cookies and other similar technologies for the purposes of improving website convenience, analyzing usage, and enhancing its services.
The Company may also use access analytics tools and other similar tools, through which certain information may be collected.
Users who do not wish to allow the use of cookies may disable cookies through their browser settings. However, doing so may prevent certain features of the website from functioning properly.
The Company takes organizational, physical, personnel-related, and technical measures to prevent unauthorized access to, loss, destruction, alteration, or leakage of personal information. Such measures include restricting access to files containing personal information, maintaining access logs, and implementing security measures to prevent unauthorized access from external sources.
In the event of an incident involving the leakage or other compromise of personal information, the Company will promptly report the incident to the relevant supervisory authorities in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and applicable guidelines. The Company will also follow the instructions of the relevant supervisory authorities and take necessary measures to prevent similar incidents and recurrence.
When the Company receives a request from an individual, in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company, for the disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, or other handling of their personal information, the Company will verify the identity of the individual and respond appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
For information regarding the request procedures prescribed by the Company, please contact us using the contact details provided in Section 9, “Contact Information,” below.
The Company’s address and representative are as follows:
Address： 1-29-3 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011
Representative： Yoshiro Tasaka, CEO
For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Shibuya Startups K.K.
Information Systems Department
E-mail：[backoffice@shibuyastartups.com](mailto:backoffice@shibuyastartups.com)
The Company may amend this Privacy Policy in response to amendments to laws and regulations, changes in social conditions, changes in its business activities, or other circumstances. The amended Privacy Policy will take effect when it is published on the Company’s website.
Established: July 24, 2026
