Privacy policy

This website is operated by Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University and whose registered address is Kita 15-jo Nishi 7-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. We are committed to protecting and preserving the privacy of our visitors when visiting our site or communicating electronically with us.

This policy sets out how we process any personal data we collect from you or that you provide to us through our website. We confirm that we will keep your information secure and that we will comply fully with all applicable Japanese Data Protection legislation and regulations. Please read the following carefully to understand what happens to personal data that you choose to provide to us, or that we collect from you when you visit this site. By visiting our website you are accepting and consenting to the practices described in this policy.

Handling of Personal Information and Email Addresses
Who is handling my information?
Information submitted to us is managed by Hokkaido University’s Division of Public Relations.
How is my information being handled?
We take your privacy very seriously. Your information is properly handled and managed based on the university’s rules and regulations which follow those set by the Japanese government.
For what purpose?
Your email address will be used to keep you up to date with the latest events and happenings of the university via our E-Newsletter, the Hokkaido University Times.
You may change or delete your email address from our database at any time either through MailChimp®, the third-party mailing service used to distribute the E-Newsletter, or by emailing us at

pr[at]oia.hokudai.ac.jp.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the handling of your information, please do not hesitate to contact us.