When you visit the Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden website, we collect certain information about your visit that does not personally identify you. This includes data such as your browser type, the domain from which you are visiting, the date and time of your visit, and the pages you view during your session. This information helps us better understand how visitors interact with our website and how we can improve it.
In some instances, we may ask you to voluntarily provide personally identifiable information (PII), such as your name, email address, phone number, or postal address. This typically happens when you:
- Register for an online event or tour
- Request specific information from us
- Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletter
- Send us an inquiry or feedback
- Participate in any other activity where providing personal details is necessary
How Is This Information Used?
- Non-personally identifiable information (non-PII) is used for website analytics and to enhance the content and services we provide.
- Personally identifiable information (PII) is used to respond to your requests, provide support or updates, and communicate relevant information such as promotions, event details, or changes to our services.
Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden retains full ownership of all information collected through our website. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with trusted business partners solely for the purpose of providing a service or promotion you have requested.
Do We Use Cookies?
Yes. Like many websites, we use cookies—small text files placed on your device to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyze traffic and user interaction
Cookies do not collect personal data and cannot identify you individually. They simply recognize your device. Most web browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to fully use some features of the Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden website.