Effective Date: July 16, 2025
Nagareyama L.E.A.D.（流山リード）
Nagareyama L.E.A.D. is committed to protecting the personal information of our students, families, schools, and partners. Because we work with minors, we treat all data with the highest level of care and responsibility.
1. What We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Student names, school names, grade levels
- Parent or guardian names and contact information
- Participation records, application details, and survey responses
- Student-created work or ideas (with permission)
- Event photographs and video (with consent)
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without verified guardian consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Communicate with families and schools
- Deliver and improve educational programming
- Monitor learning progress and program quality
- Promote our mission through reports and communications
- Ensure student safety and age-appropriate program participation
3. Use of Photographs and Media
We may take photographs or short videos during programs to promote youth leadership and showcase learning. Media may appear:
- On our website and social media
- In newsletters or impact reports
- At public events or partner presentations
We never post full names or identifying details. We obtain separate parental/guardian consent through a Media Release Form. Consent can be revoked at any time by emailing: info@nagareyamalead.com
4. Use of Student Work (User-Generated Content)
Student-created materials (e.g., drawings, project ideas, writing) may be shared in reports, presentations, or social posts. Nagareyama L.E.A.D. does not claim ownership, but families grant permission for non-commercial educational use when participating.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use secure third-party tools such as:
- Google Forms, Google Drive, or cloud storage
- Zoom for online classes or events
- Canva or similar tools for visual content
These providers follow their own privacy policies. We only use tools that meet our standards for educational safety and data protection.
6. How Long We Keep Data (Data Retention)
We retain information only as long as needed to serve our educational mission or comply with legal requirements. You may request deletion or updates of your/your child’s data at any time.
7. Aggregated or Anonymous Data
We may use anonymized and aggregated data (e.g., participation numbers, survey results) to:
- Report to funders and schools
- Improve programs
- Demonstrate impact (e.g., “92% of students reported feeling more confident”)
No individual identities are disclosed.
8. Website Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember language preferences
- Improve site experience
- Track anonymous analytics (e.g., via Google Analytics)
We do not use cookies to track individual children or show third-party ads. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
9. Security & Safeguarding
We store personal information securely and limit access to authorized staff. We follow Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and update our practices regularly.
10. Your Rights
As a parent, guardian, or participant, you may:
- Ask what data we hold about you or your child
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw photo or data consent
Ask questions at: info@nagareyamalead.com