Cookie Policy

 Kyushu Policy Watch (hereinafter referred to as "the Site") uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and improve the quality of our services. This Cookie Policy outlines how we use these technologies and how users can manage them.

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1. What Are Cookies?

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 Cookies are small text files stored on a user's device (such as a PC or smartphone) when visiting the Site. They allow the Site to remember user preferences and recognize repeated visits, helping improve overall usability and performance.

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2. Purpose of Using Cookies

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 The Site uses cookies for the following purposes:

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• Analyze site usage (e.g., page views, session duration, navigation behavior)

• Optimize content and display language settings

• Store user preferences (e.g., login status, selected settings)

• Improve site performance and detect technical issues

• Measure the effectiveness of advertisements and promotions (where applicable)

 

3. Types of Cookies Used

 

 We use several categories of cookies, including:

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• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality

• Functional Cookies: Store user-selected preferences such as language and location

• Analytics Cookies: Assist with statistical analysis of user behavior

 

4. Use of Third-Party Cookies

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 In some cases, third-party services may set cookies on behalf of the Site, for purposes such as access analysis or advertisement delivery. These cookies are managed under the privacy policies of their respective providers.

 

5. Managing Cookies

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 Users can manage or refuse the use of cookies by adjusting browser settings:

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• Block or delete cookies via browser preferences

• Browse in private/incognito mode

• Use browser extensions or plugins to prevent tracking

 

 Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities or user experience on the Site.

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6. Review and Updates

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 We may update this Cookie Policy in response to changes in our cookie usage practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, communicated to users.