Kotori Bounce! Application Privacy Policy

Article 2 (Compliance with Laws and Regulations)

This Application and This Service comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Japan), the Telecommunications Business Act (Japan), Japanese related laws and regulations, guidelines, the European General Data Protection Regulation laws, the The Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing Act, and this Privacy Policy regarding the acquisition, use, and other handling of information.

Article 3 (Security Management Measures)

We strive to keep the information handled by This Application and This Service accurate and up-to-date, and take necessary, appropriate, and commercially reasonable measures to protect them from unauthorized access, falsification, leakage, loss, and damage. We will take the following safety management measures.

• Measure (1) Formulation of basic policy

  In order to ensure the proper handling of personal data held by us, we have established a "Personal Information Protection Policy" that covers "compliance with relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, etc." and "contact point for questions and complaints."

• Measure (2) Establishment of regulations regarding the handling of retained personal data

  We have established personal information protection regulations that stipulate how personal data held by us will be handled, who will be responsible and who will play their roles, etc., at each stage of the process, such as acquisition, use, storage, provision, deletion, and disposal.

• Measure (3) Organizational security control measures

  ① We have appointed a person in charge of handling retained personal data, clarified the employees who handle retained personal data and the scope of retained personal data handled by said employees, and established a reporting and contact system to the person in charge in the event of finding facts or signs of violation of laws or handling regulations.

  ② We regularly conduct self-inspections regarding the handling status of retained personal data, and conduct audits by other departments and external parties.

• Measures (4) Personnel safety management measures

  ① We provide regular training to employees regarding important points regarding handling of retained personal data.

  ② All employees have submitted written pledges regarding confidentiality, including personal data held.

• Measures (5) Physical safety control measures

  ① In areas where retained personal data is handled, we control the entry and exit of employees, restrict the devices they bring in, and take measures to prevent unauthorized persons from viewing retained personal data.

  ② We take measures to prevent theft or loss of devices, electronic media, documents, etc. that handle retained personal data, and take measures to prevent retained personal data from being easily identified when such devices, electronic media, etc. are carried, including when moving around the workplace.

• Measures (6) Technical safety control measures

  ① We implement access control to limit the persons in charge and the scope of the personal information database, etc. that they handle.

  ② We have introduced a mechanism to protect information systems that handle retained personal data from unauthorized external access or software.

Article 4 (Data Management)

Article 4-1 (Information Items Collected, Purpose of Use, and Methods of Collection)

When using This Application and This Service, the following information is automatically collected via the application for the following purposes:

• This Application is designed to be completely offline and does not collect, store, or process any of the following information:
  • Personal Information:
    • We do not collect or request personal information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other personal details.
  • Application Data:
    • We do not collect data related to scores, achievements, or progress associated with This Application. Such data is stored offline in the local storage of your device.
  • Device Information:
    • We do not collect information related to your device, such as IP addresses, device identifiers, or operating system details.
  • Cookies and Tracking:
    • This Application does not use cookies or tracking technologies.
• Google or other third parties may collect information for the purpose of displaying advertisements via Google AdMob. We do not have direct access to the data collected by Google AdMob or other third-party services. The use of this information is governed by their respective privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review Google AdMob's privacy policy to understand how they handle your information.
  • For more details on the information collected, please refer to Article 7.

Article 5 (Publication of Consent)

• Please use This Application and This Service only after reviewing and fully understanding this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is displayed at the point where This Application is downloaded, and this display constitutes a public announcement of the policy. Users are asked to review this Privacy Policy when installing This Application.
• By using This Application, you are considered to have consented to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Article 6 (Third Party Providers)

• As noted in Article 4-1, Google or other third parties may collect information for the purpose of displaying advertisements through Google AdMob. This information is managed in accordance with the privacy policies and terms of use of these third parties.
• This Application may display links to third-party websites or services, including those related to advertisements provided by third-party ad networks. These links are provided for your convenience and may direct you to external sites or services not operated by our company.
  • Advertisements and External Links
    • Advertisements: The advertisements displayed within This Application may contain links to external websites or services that are beyond our control. These links may direct you to sites that provide third-party products, services, or other content.
    • Content and Privacy Practices: We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites or services. Even if links to such sites are displayed within This Application, we provide no guarantees or assume any responsibility for the content of those sites.
  • User Responsibility
    • Review Privacy Policies: Please review the privacy policies of third-party websites or services accessible through links displayed within This Application. These policies govern how your information is collected, used, and protected by the third party.
    • Awareness of Risks: By clicking on third-party links, you may be directed to websites with privacy practices and data collection methods different from our own Privacy Policy.

Article 7 (Information Collection - Modules/SDKs)

In order to provide This Service for free, the following advertising distributors, which have been verified to comply with our Application Privacy Policy, automatically collect user information for the purpose of advertising distribution.

We periodically review contracts with third-party advertising partners to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations. However, we cannot guarantee the security or practices of third-party services after data is shared.

• Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.) - Google AdMob Ad Network
  • Information Collected:
    • Device Information:
      • Device type, model, and manufacturer
      • Operating system and version
      • Screen size and resolution
      • Device language and time zone settings
      • Mobile carrier
      • IP address
    • Ad Interaction Data:
      • Views, clicks, and interactions with advertisements
      • Time and duration of ad views
      • Ad performance metrics
    • App Usage Information:
      • App version
      • In-app behavior and navigation
      • Session length and frequency
    • Location Data:
      • Approximate location based on IP address or device settings (if location permissions are granted)
    • Unique Identifiers:
      • Advertising ID (such as Google Advertising ID or Apple's IDFA)
      • Device ID
    • Personal Information:
      • While The Company does not directly collect or share personal information for advertising purposes, some information collected by ad networks may be considered personal under certain jurisdictions.
      • We do not have direct access to the data collected by Google AdMob or other third-party services. The use of this information is governed by their respective privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review Google AdMob's privacy policy to understand how they handle your information.
    • Your Choices:
      • You can opt-out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings or using industry-standard opt-out tools. Please check the official steps provided by Google in their Help Center.
    • Children's Privacy:
      • We do not knowingly collect or allow third-party advertising services to collect information from users under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction).
    • Data Retention:
      • Advertising data is typically retained by ad networks for a limited time to improve ad targeting and performance analysis. Refer to Google AdMob's privacy policy for specific retention periods.
    • International Data Transfers:
      • Information collected by ad networks may be transferred and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws.
  • Purpose of Use: Advertising distribution
  • Provision to Third Parties: For details on information sharing with other third parties, please refer to Google AdMob's Privacy Policy.
  • Application Privacy Policy: ： https://policies.google.com/privacy

Article 8 (User Participation Methods)

We do not directly collect or store user information on our servers. For details on how to stop the collection of user information for advertising purposes, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective companies listed in Article 7.

Article 9 (Termination of Service and Handling of Information)

This Application and associated services will be considered terminated when the user deletes (uninstalls) this application.

• When the user deletes (uninstalls) This Application from their device using the delete (uninstall) function, all user information obtained and stored from the user will be immediately deleted from the device.
• The Company does not directly collect, store, or manage user personal data. Therefore, there is no additional data deletion process on our part.
• Data collected by third-parties will be managed in accordance with the privacy policies of those third parties.

Article 10: Links to Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

• For our company's general personal information protection policy (Privacy Policy), please refer to the "General Privacy Policy" section of this page.
• Terms of use for This Application and This Service
  • Settings in this application → Terms of Service for this Application
  • https://kotori-bounce.com/terms.html
• This Application’s Privacy Policy
  • Settings in this application → Privacy Policy for This Application
  • https://kotori-bounce.com/privacy_policy_en.html

Article 11 (Disclosure and Provision of Information)

The Company will not disclose or provide information acquired and stored from users through This Application and This Service to third parties, other than those specified in this privacy policy, without obtaining the consent of the users. However, the following cases are excluded.

• When based on laws and regulations.
• When it is necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person.
• When cooperation with a national government agency, local government, or an entity commissioned by them is required by law, and obtaining the individual's consent would be likely to impede the performance of that purpose.

Article 12 (Inquiry)

For inquiries and consultation regarding the handling of user information in This Application and This Service, please contact us via the following contact point.

• How to contact us: From the below inquiry form.
• Inquiry form: https://pvp.co.jp/contact/

For any other questions or support inquiries please contact Kotori Bounce! Support at kotori-bounce-support@pvp.co.jp.

Article 13 (Changes)

This privacy policy is subject to change and may be revised at any time.

• If there are changes or additions to the information collected, changes to the purposes of use, changes to the information shared with third parties, due to an upgrade of the Application, etc, we will notify you and obtain your consent again with an in-app update notice. If you do not agree with the changes, you will be denied access to the service.
• If there are other changes or additions to the information collected, changes to the purposes of use, changes to the information shared with third parties, etc., we will notify you with an in-app update notice to obtain your consent for important matters.