Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 21, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Kohnyu's platform collects, uses, and stores data when you use our website (kohnyu.com) and any associated services such as the game hub or viewer integrations.

Preamble

We take the protection of your data seriously. Security procedures are in place to protect the confidentiality of your information, and your data is never shared with third parties unless explicitly stated.

Data Controller

The data controller for this site is Kohnyu, reachable via contact.

What We Collect

When using the website:

  • IP address (stored in server access logs)
  • Any data you enter into contact or feedback forms

When logging in with Twitch:

If you log in via Twitch, we may collect and store the following:

  • Twitch ID (unique numerical ID)
  • Twitch registered email address and verification status
  • Twitch login and display name
  • Twitch profile image URL

After logging in, we set an essential cookie named auth_token to keep you signed in. It is httpOnly and not used for tracking.

This information will be used to personalize your experience and integrate your account with features on the platform.

By logging in with Twitch, you are automatically opted in to usage of viewer tracking and ranking features described below. You may opt out at any time via your profile settings or by contacting us.

Viewer Tracking & App Integration

While watching Kohnyu's Twitch streams, our system may track in real-time who is watching, in order to:

  • Enable features like in-stream game integrations
  • Attribute in-game rewards to active viewers

These features are used purely for engagement and are only visible internally — not publicly shared.

If you wish to opt out of this tracking, or request deletion of your data, please contact us using the contact form on the website.

If you choose to remain opted in to ranking-based features, your Twitch username and profile image may be publicly visible in leaderboards and achievement listings (e.g., badge collections).

Third Party Services

  • IGDB for game information and box art (delivered via their CDN)
  • Vercel Web Analytics to track non-personal usage metrics (e.g., page visits, referrers). No cookies or personally identifying information are used. See theirprivacy policy for details.
  • Cloudflare Turnstile – used as a CAPTCHA system to prevent bots. It may temporarily process your IP address and browser information. See Cloudflare's privacy policy for more.

These services may collect basic usage or content metadata, but no personally identifying information is shared with them directly.

We use a cookie banner to inform users of data practices on this site. By continuing to use the site, you acknowledge the use of cookies and third-party integrations as described in this policy. This includes the essential auth_token login cookie that keeps you signed in. No tracking cookies are used unless explicitly accepted by the user.

Data Retention

Server logs are kept for approximately 30 days. User account data remains until you request deletion.

Your Rights

You may:

  • Request deletion of your stored data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Request to stop viewer tracking integrations

Simply use the contact form on the website to initiate any of the above.

Contact

For any privacy-related requests, please use the Contact page.

By using this website and related features, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.