Privacy Policy (Machine Translation)

This service is operated by the Kitakyushu Tourism Convention Association (hereinafter referred to as "this corporation").

This corporation acquires the following information when providing this service.

(1) Information entered by the user

　• Membership registration information such as email address

(2) Information automatically acquired in connection with service use

　• Location information (only with the user's consent)

　• Usage history such as browsing history and operation history

　• Online identifiers such as IP address, cookie information, and advertising identifiers

　• OS, browser, device information

The acquired information will be used within the scope of the following purposes:

• For the provision and operation of this service

• For providing functions such as search and route guidance based on the current location

• For improving user convenience such as the favorites function

• For the development of new functions and service improvement

• For analysis of usage status and improvement of service quality

• For statistical analysis of user movement trends and area usage status

• For prevention of fraudulent use and ensuring security

This organization will acquire device location information only with the user's consent.

The acquired location information may be used for the purpose of providing current location search and route guidance functions, as well as for analyzing usage status and improving services.

The location information collected will be limited to what is necessary to achieve the stated purpose.

This organization does not continuously track individuals for the purpose of identifying them.

Location information will not be stored in principle, but may be stored as statistical information processed in a form that does not identify specific individuals for the purpose of service improvement.

This service uses the following services provided by Google for access analysis, usage analysis, and map functionality:

• Google Analytics・Google Maps

In conjunction with this, the following information may be transmitted to the relevant service provider:

• IP address

• Cookie and other identifiers

• Information such as pages viewed, usage date and time, and operation history

• Device information and browser information

• Location information (may include latitude and longitude, etc.) with the user's consent

This information will be used for purposes such as analyzing usage, creating statistical data, and improving services.

Data processing by Google Analytics is performed by a contractor of this organization.

Please check Google's privacy policy regarding data handling in each service.

Users can restrict the acquisition and external transmission of location information by changing browser settings, disabling cookies, or changing device settings. However, in that case, some functions of this service may become unavailable.

Except as required by law, this organization will not provide acquired personal information to third parties without obtaining the prior consent of the individual.

Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, information may be provided to third parties in the following cases:

• When required by law

• When necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the person's consent

• When particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of the sound upbringing of children

• When it is necessary to cooperate with national or local government agencies in carrying out duties stipulated by law

Furthermore, in operating this service, we may outsource tasks such as access analysis, system maintenance, and data storage to external service providers. In this case, this corporation will conclude appropriate contracts and provide necessary and appropriate supervision to the outsourced parties.

This corporation will take the following security management measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal information:

• Restriction of access rights to personal information

• Encryption of communications (SSL/TLS, etc.)

• Measures to prevent unauthorized access using firewalls, etc.

• Education and supervision of employees regarding personal information protection

• Appointment of a person responsible for handling personal information

• Appropriate supervision of outsourced parties

This service uses technologies such as cookies to analyze usage and improve services. Cookies and similar technologies identify a user's browser and do not contain information that directly identifies an individual. However, they may become personal information when combined with other information.

Cookies and similar technologies set in connection with the use of Google Analytics are used for the purpose of understanding access patterns, analyzing usage trends, and improving services.

Users can refuse to save cookies by changing their browser settings, but in that case, some functions of this service may become unavailable.

Furthermore, location information can be stopped from being acquired and transmitted externally through device settings.

This organization will appropriately respond in accordance with the law to requests from individuals for disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, or suspension of provision to third parties of their personal information.

To make a request, please contact the inquiry desk specified in Article 13.

Please note that identity verification may be required when making a request.

This organization will retain personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use.

After the retention period has expired or the purpose of use has been achieved, data will be deleted or anonymized using appropriate methods, except in cases where retention is required by law.

Information processed as statistical data may be stored in a form that does not identify individuals.

Minors must obtain parental consent before using this service.

This organization may change this policy in accordance with revisions to laws and regulations or changes in service content.

The revised content will take effect from the time it is posted on this service.

In the event of significant changes, users will be notified by appropriate methods.

For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact:

Kitakyushu Tourism and Convention Association

Email: kankou-j@hello-kitakyushu.or.jp (Tourism Department)