1. Introduction

The World Pharma Business Supporters Association (WPBSA) is an international professional network operated by the Japan Pharma Business Supporters Association (JPBSA), a general incorporated association legally established in Japan.

JPBSA is responsible for the management and protection of personal information collected through the WPBSA website and its related activities.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Full name and email address
• Country or region
• Organization and professional affiliation
• Professional expertise, qualifications, and experience
• LinkedIn profile or professional website
• Membership registration and application information
• Inquiries and correspondence
• Payment-related information, where applicable
• Website usage and technical information

3. Purposes of Use

Personal information may be used to:

• Process membership registrations and applications
• Verify professional qualifications and affiliations
• Manage international professional networking activities
• Facilitate professional collaboration and business matching
• Communicate information about events, publications, educational programs, and membership services, subject to applicable consent requirements
• Administer membership payments and records
• Maintain website security and comply with legal obligations

4. Data Controller and Network Administration

JPBSA is the organization legally responsible for personal information processed in connection with WPBSA activities.

WPBSA operates as an international network under JPBSA’s organizational and administrative responsibility and is not represented as a separate incorporated legal entity.

JPBSA will establish appropriate procedures for data access, security, retention, and handling requests from individuals.

5. Professional Profiles and Expert Directory

Personal and professional profiles will not be publicly displayed in the WPBSA Global Expert Directory without the individual’s separate authorization.

Individuals may request corrections or removal of their published profiles.

Professional matching activities involving the disclosure of personal information to other participants will be conducted with appropriate consent or another applicable legal basis.

6. Disclosure to Third Parties

JPBSA does not sell personal information.

Personal information may be shared with service providers supporting website hosting, email communications, registration administration, and payment processing, subject to appropriate safeguards.

Information may also be disclosed where required or permitted by applicable law.

7. International Data Transfers

As WPBSA facilitates international professional collaboration, personal information may be processed or transferred across national borders.

JPBSA will take appropriate measures and obtain consent or implement other safeguards where required by applicable law.

8. Information Security and Retention

JPBSA will implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information.

Personal information will be retained for as long as necessary for legitimate operational purposes and legal obligations, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymized as appropriate.

9. Individual Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information.

Individuals may also withdraw consent or exercise other applicable data protection rights.

Requests may be submitted through the contact information provided below.

10. Cookies and Website Technologies

The WPBSA website may use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, security, and website performance.

Where required by applicable law, additional information and consent options will be provided.

11. Membership and Payment Information

Free professional registration is currently available.

Applications for paid Individual and Corporate Membership will open on January 1, 2027.

Additional payment processing information will be provided when paid membership services become available.

12. Updates to This Policy

JPBSA may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in WPBSA operations, applicable laws, or information management practices.

Updated versions will be published on the WPBSA website.

13. Contact Information

Japan Pharma Business Supporters Association (JPBSA)
Operator of the World Pharma Business Supporters Association (WPBSA)

JPBSA Website: https://jpbsa.com/
JPBSA Email: info@jpbsa.com

WPBSA Website: https://wpbsa.org/

Privacy-related inquiries may be submitted through the WPBSA Contact page:

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