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1. Who We Are

Okinawa Kobudo Library is operated by TY Kobudo, a sole-trader software business based in New South Wales, Australia. Contact: admin@tykobudo.com.au

2. What Data We Collect

DataPurpose
First and last nameIdentity and account management
Email addressAccount access and communications
School/dojo affiliationMembership verification
Teacher/sensei nameMembership verification
Belt/grade level (optional, if set by user)Profile personalisation
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy acceptance timestampsConsent recording
Browser type, device, and usage dataPlatform improvement and analytics
Server request logs: IP address, request path, timestampSecurity monitoring and error diagnosis

No payment card details are collected or stored by TY Kobudo. Donation payment data is processed directly by Stripe.

3. How We Collect Your Information

  • Registration form (name, email, school/dojo, teacher name)
  • Profile settings (belt/grade level, if provided)
  • Platform use (cookies, analytics, server logs)
  • Communications via email or the platform

4. How We Use Your Information

  • Providing and managing access to the video library
  • Maintaining and administering user accounts
  • Recording consent at registration
  • Communicating important updates or support information
  • Improving and personalising your experience
  • Complying with legal obligations

5. Infrastructure & Data Processors

We do not sell personal data. We do not disclose personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

To operate the platform, your data is processed by the following infrastructure providers acting as data processors:

ProviderRoleLocation
SupabaseDatabase — stores account and profile dataAWS ap-southeast-2, Sydney, Australia
VercelHosting — processes standard web request logsGlobal CDN
StripePayment processing — handles voluntary donation paymentsSubject to Stripe's Privacy Policy

Supabase and Vercel do not use your data for their own purposes. Stripe processes only donation payment data and is not provided with other personal information. Each provider operates under their own Data Processing Agreement or Privacy Policy.

Data may also be disclosed to comply with legal obligations or in the event of a business transfer or merger.

6. Data Storage & Sovereignty

Your account data is stored in Supabase's ap-southeast-2 region (Sydney, Australia). For Australian members, this means your data remains onshore. International members' data is also stored in Sydney; transfer protections appropriate to the destination country apply where required.

7. Minors

Membership is generally restricted to adults. A head teacher may register a member under 18 at their discretion; in that case, the head teacher is responsible for having obtained appropriate parental or guardian consent before registration. TY Kobudo does not independently verify member age.

8. Cookies & Tracking

The platform uses session and authentication cookies necessary for the service to function. Usage analytics may be collected to improve the platform. No advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics are used. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may not function as a result.

9. Data Retention

Data is retained while your account is active or as required by applicable law. To request deletion of your account and associated data, contact admin@tykobudo.com.au. Requests will be actioned within 30 days.

10. Your Rights (Australian Users)

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 you may:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or out-of-date information
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations
  • Complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (oaic.gov.au) if you believe your privacy rights have been breached

To exercise any of these rights, contact admin@tykobudo.com.au.

11. International Users & GDPR

This service is operated from Australia and is governed by Australian privacy law. If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may apply to you and may grant additional rights, including the right to data portability, the right to object to processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

EU/EEA residents may use the platform. Where GDPR applies, the lawful basis for processing your personal data is legitimate interests (operating a private educational platform for authorised members) and, where required, your explicit consent given at registration. We are not yet actively marketing to EU residents; before doing so, this Privacy Policy will be updated to fully address GDPR requirements including appointment of an EU representative where required.

12. Changes & Contact

The "Last updated" date at the bottom of this page reflects the current version. We will post a notice when material changes are made.

Privacy enquiries and data deletion requests: admin@tykobudo.com.au

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner: oaic.gov.au

Last updated: 2 May 2026

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