Privacy Policy – Kyushutv

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Kyushu.tv Operations Team (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website Kyushu.tv (and its related services).

We operate in accordance with the laws of Japan, while also respecting international standards such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for users in the EEA and the CCPA/CPRA for users in California.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Contact Forms: When you contact us via our forms, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Newsletters: If you subscribe to our updates, we collect your email address.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically (Cookies & Analytics)

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information via Cookies and similar technologies:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyze traffic and improve our content. This data is anonymized and does not personally identify you.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain our website.
To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
To analyze user behavior and improve our content (Analytics).
To display relevant advertisements (AdSense) and affiliate links.
To detect and prevent fraud or security breaches.

3. Third-Party Services & Ads

We use third-party services that may collect data about your visit.

3.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

Users can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

3.2 Amazon Associates Program

Kyushu.tv is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.jp and Amazon.com.

3.3 Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos from YouTube, posts from X/Twitter, Instagram). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

4. International Data Transfers

Our website is operated in Japan. If you are accessing our site from outside Japan (such as the EEA or the US), please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in Japan. Japan has strong data protection laws, and we take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
Right to Erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data (We do not sell your personal data).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

7. Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect the communication between your browser and our servers. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.