Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

Operator Information

Company: Brazil Ltd. (Yugen Kaisha Mirai Kensaku Brazil)
Representative Director: Naozumi Takenaka
Personal Information Protection Manager: Satoshi Uesaka (contact details same as the inquiry desk at the end of this policy)

1. Introduction

Getnews Creator Database (the "Service") is a web service operated by Brazil Ltd. ("we," "our," or "us") at https://gcd.getnews.jp. The Service is invitation-only and available exclusively to creators who have entered into a partnership agreement with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. The Service uses YouTube API Services, and your use of YouTube API Services is subject to the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When creating an account, we collect the following information:

Display name — used for display and identification within the Service
Email address — used for authentication, account recovery, and notifications
Password — stored in hashed (irreversible) form only

2.2 Profile Information

You may optionally provide:

Profile image — displayed on your portfolio page
Bio — displayed on your portfolio page

2.3 Google Account Data

When you connect your Google account to use the YouTube integration features, we access and store the following through the Google OAuth 2.0 protocol:

OAuth access token — used to authenticate API requests to YouTube on your behalf
OAuth refresh token — used to obtain new access tokens when the current one expires
Token expiration time — used to determine when to refresh the access token

We request the following Google API scope:

youtube.force-ssl — allows the Service to read your YouTube channel data, including playlists, videos, and captions, via the YouTube Data API v3. This scope is required because retrieving video captions (subtitles) is only available through this scope.

2.4 YouTube Data

Through the YouTube Data API v3, we retrieve and store:

Playlists — your YouTube channel's playlist information
Video metadata — titles, descriptions, thumbnails, publication dates, and other metadata for videos in your playlists
Captions/Subtitles — subtitle text associated with your videos (used for topic generation and full-text search)

2.5 Derived Data

We process your YouTube captions using the Google Gemini API to generate the following data.

Your explicit consent for the use of caption data in AI processing is obtained when initiating the YouTube integration.

Topics — structured topic summaries extracted from video captions
Formatted subtitles — cleaned and readable versions of raw caption text

2.6 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

Log data — IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed
Cookies — session cookies for authentication and CSRF protection

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Providing the Service — displaying your video portfolio, enabling search, and generating topics
Authentication — verifying your identity and managing sessions
YouTube Integration — synchronizing your YouTube playlists and videos
Topic Generation — processing captions through AI services to create structured topic summaries
Full-Text Search — enabling search across video captions and topics
Account Management — password resets, two-factor authentication, and account settings

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Third-Party AI Services

Video caption text is sent to the following third-party AI service for processing:

Google Gemini API — for topic extraction and subtitle formatting

This service processes the caption text according to its own privacy policy. We send only caption text; we do not send your personal account information to this service.

4.2 Public Portfolio

On your portfolio page, the following information is publicly accessible:

Your display name
Your profile image (if set)
Your bio (if set)
Your video titles, thumbnails, and generated topics

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 No Sale of Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Entrustment of Personal Information

We may entrust the handling of personal information to third parties to the extent necessary to achieve the stated purposes of use. In such cases, we will enter into agreements with the entrusted parties to ensure appropriate handling of personal information, and will exercise necessary and appropriate supervision.

6. Google API Services — Limited Use Disclosure

Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Specifically:

We only use YouTube data to provide and improve the Service's core functionality (video portfolio, topic generation, and search)
We do not use YouTube data for advertising purposes
We do not sell YouTube data to third parties
We do not use YouTube data for purposes unrelated to the Service
We do not use YouTube data to develop or train AI or machine learning models
Human access to YouTube data is limited to what is necessary for operating the Service, security purposes, or compliance with law
Stored YouTube data is periodically refreshed via the YouTube API to maintain accuracy and currency

7. Data Retention

Account data — retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
YouTube data — retained as long as your Google account is connected to the Service. YouTube data and derived data will be deleted under the following circumstances:
- Disconnecting Google from within the Service — deleted within 7 calendar days
- Revoking access via Google Security Settings — deleted within 30 calendar days
- Deleting your account — deleted immediately
OAuth tokens — retained as long as your Google account is connected. Immediately deleted upon disconnection or access revocation.
Derived data (topics, formatted subtitles) — deleted together with the associated YouTube data.

8. Data Security

We implement the following security measures to protect your personal information.

Fundamental Policy

We have established a fundamental policy on personal information protection, including compliance with relevant laws and regulations and the establishment of inquiry and complaint handling procedures.

Organizational Security Measures

Appointment of a Personal Information Protection Manager
Clear definition of employees handling personal data and the scope of data handled
Establishment of reporting and communication systems for incidents such as data breaches
Regular self-inspections and audits

Human Security Measures

Regular training for employees on personal information protection
Inclusion of confidentiality obligations in employment regulations

Physical Security Measures

Access control and restrictions on bringing devices into areas where personal data is handled
Prevention of unauthorized viewing of personal data
Measures to prevent theft and loss of personal data

Technical Security Measures

Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
Encrypted storage of OAuth tokens
HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
Two-factor authentication (optional)
CSRF protection on all forms
Access controls to limit personnel and data scope
Countermeasures against unauthorized access and malicious software

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

You may make the following requests regarding your personal data held by us:

Notification of purpose of use and disclosure
Correction, addition, or deletion of content
Suspension of use or erasure
Cessation of provision to third parties
Disclosure of records of provision to third parties

You can delete your account and all associated data from the "Delete Account" option in the Settings > Account page. Deleting your account will permanently remove all associated data, including account information, YouTube data, and derived data.

The above requests may be submitted through the inquiry desk listed at the end of this policy. We may ask you to verify your identity when processing such requests.

10. Revoking Google Access

You can revoke this application's access to your Google account at any time using either of the following methods.

Option 1: Disconnect from within the Service

Use the "Disconnect Google" option on the YouTube management page. Your YouTube data and derived data will be deleted within 7 calendar days.

Option 2: Revoke via Google Security Settings

Visit your Google Security Settings
Find Getnews Creator Database in the list of connected applications
Click "Remove Access"

Your YouTube data and derived data will be deleted within 30 calendar days.

11. Handling of Anonymously Processed Information

We do not, as a general rule, create or provide anonymously processed information in connection with the Service. Should we create or provide such information in the future, we will publicly disclose the items required by applicable laws and regulations.

12. Children's Privacy

The Service is provided exclusively to creators in a partnership with us and is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

14. Inquiry and Complaint Desk

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to make requests regarding the disclosure of personal information, or have complaints or concerns, please contact us at:

Brazil Ltd. Personal Information Protection External Inquiry Desk
Address: Shoto Ito Building 2F, 2-11-11 Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0046, Japan
Email: admin@razil.jp
Contact Form: https://www.razil.jp/contact.php

Certified Personal Information Protection Organization

Complaints regarding our handling of personal information may also be directed to the following certified personal information protection organization:

Japan Institute for the Promotion of Digital Economy and Community (JIPDEC)
Address: Roppongi First Building, 1-9-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
Phone: 03-5860-7565 / 0120-700-779