ViveSpoon Inc. is a company originating from research at Kanazawa University and conducting research and development of software that supports eating-disorder care.
This policy explains how ViveSpoon handles information collected through this website and, where relevant, through private app distribution or research-related communications. If you participate in a specific study, additional study documents and consent materials may apply and take precedence.
For information about cookies and similar technologies, please also refer to our Cookie Policy.
1. Information we may collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Information you provide directly, such as your name, organisation, email address, phone number, and the contents of your inquiry
- Technical information collected automatically through website use, such as IP address, browser type, device information, access times, and cookies
- Where relevant to research participation or private app use, health-related, research-related, and usage information
The details of such collection are explained separately in study documents and consent materials.
2. How we use information
We may use information for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries
- Operating and improving this website
- Managing research participation and study-related communications
- Operating, maintaining, and securing privately distributed applications
- Meeting legal, ethical, regulatory, and review requirements
- Supporting future research, development, and quality improvement, within the scope permitted by applicable law and consent
3. Sharing and service providers
We do not disclose personal information to third parties without consent, except where required by law or otherwise permitted under applicable rules.
We may engage service providers for functions such as system development, hosting, maintenance, data management, and security support.
Where this occurs, we take appropriate contractual and operational steps to safeguard information.
4. Retention and requests
Website inquiry information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond and to meet legal or operational requirements.
Research-related information may be retained in accordance with applicable law, ethics approvals, audit requirements, and study documentation.
As a general rule, electronic research data may be retained for up to 10 years after final publication or study closure, and other research documents for at least 5 years, unless different requirements apply to a specific study.
You may contact us regarding access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction of your personal information, subject to applicable law and the integrity requirements of research records.
For research participants, requests relating to withdrawal or data handling may also be governed by the relevant consent documents and study procedures.
In some cases, requests may not be fully granted where data has already been de-identified or where retention is required for research integrity, ethics, or legal reasons.
5. Contact
For privacy-related questions, please contact:
ViveSpoon Inc.
Contact person: Masafumi Kameya, Representative Director
Address: Kanazawa University MIRAICHI Research Center, Nu 7 Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
Email: [email protected]
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, research operations, or service design.
The updated version becomes effective when posted on this page.
Last updated: 9 August 2026