Privacy Statement for Ernst & Young Japan
The Ernst & Young Japan group intends for the Japan Area pages of ey.com to complement the services that the firm provides. This statement sets forth our privacy policy for the Japan Area pages of the Ernst & Young website, describing the practices we follow to respect the privacy of all visitors.
At Ernst & Young Japan, we have focused on implementing fair information practices that are designed to protect your privacy. We believe that everyone benefits from the free flow of information when that information is gathered and used responsibly. Please be aware that the Japan Area pages of ey.com contain links to other sites, including sites maintained by Ernst & Young Japan, which are not governed by this privacy policy.
If you have questions or you do not feel that your concerns have been addressed in our privacy statement, or you just want to talk with us, feel free to contact us.
If you are merely a visitor to the Japan Area pages of ey.com, Ernst & Young Japan does not collect any personal information about you, except to the limited extent through the use of cookies, which are described below. There are a number of circumstances, however, in which we may collect information.
Cookies
The Japan Area pages of the Ernst & Young ey.com website and any of its governed sections may use cookies. A cookie is technology that allows our site to store tokens of information (an "identifier") in your browser used only by our site while you are on our site. Cookies are not used to determine the personal identity of anyone merely visiting the Japan Area pages of ey.com. They help us track traffic patterns so that we know which areas of our site users like and don't like.
If you do not want to receive a cookie from the Japan Area pages of ey.com, you have the option of setting your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie so that you may determine whether to accept it or not (see your browser settings to do that).
Data security/integrity
Ernst & Young Japan has technological and operational security functions in place to protect personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. The data you may provide is shared only with authorized employees of Ernst & Young, and on a limited basis, by vendors who supply information management services. Access to your information is limited by need, and those who have access to the data have agreed to maintain the confidentiality of such information. In addition, Ernst & Young Japan may disclose personally identifiable information as may be required by subpoena, search warrant, or other legal process.
Accountability
Ernst & Young Japan supports and is involved in consumer, government and industry efforts to identify and resolve privacy issues.
Changes to this policy
Ernst & Young Japan may change this privacy statement as needed.
Consumer recourse
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy while using the Japan Area pages of ey.com, please contact us.