The Center for Management Development

Privacy Policy

Who We Are

The Center for Management Development (referred to as “the Center” or “we”) operates the website https://thecenter.jp. The Center is owned and operated by Sean Michael Hackett, a sole proprietor domiciled in Tokyo, Japan, doing business under the trade name HACKETT LABS.

Privacy Statement-Our Commitment to Your Privacy

HACKETT LABS values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. As digital technologies evolve, we may update this policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the terms of the most recent version of this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information when you:

  • Complete application or registration forms
  • Submit contact or alumni information
  • Participate in events or programs

This may include:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Professional and educational background
  • Learning preferences and admissions-related data

2. Automatically Collected Data

We may also collect technical and usage data through:

  • IP addresses and browser type
  • Referrer URLs and time of visit
  • Cookies and web analytics

This information helps us administer the website, improve user experience, and evaluate performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process applications and registrations
  • Communicate with participants and alumni
  • Support learning and program administration
  • Improve our website and services
  • Conduct outreach and marketing

We may share your data with employees, consultants, or alumni interviewers when they have a legitimate need to know for admissions or engagement purposes.

We do not sell your personal data for marketing or promotional purposes.

Alumni Information

Information submitted for inclusion in the Alumni Directory may be made available to other alumni, faculty, staff, and current students, depending on your selected privacy settings. Use of the Alumni Directory for commercial, promotional, or non-approved purposes is strictly prohibited.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we may delete it.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Track website usage and performance
  • Deliver a personalized browsing experience
  • Support online advertising and referral tracking

You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies, though some features of our site may not function properly if you do.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to other websites not controlled by HACKETT LABS. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, due to the nature of internet communications, we cannot guarantee complete security. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your personal information if:

  • Required to do so by law or legal process
  • Necessary to protect our legal rights, including intellectual property
  • Necessary to address suspected fraud, security, or policy violations

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please visit our Contact Us page.