1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, enabling site functionality, and gathering analytics data. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are a standard technology for enhancing user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, form submissions, and security features. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate as intended.
Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies help us collect data about page views, user behaviour, and site performance. This information allows us to improve our website and user experience. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preferences, font sizes, or theme selections. They ensure a personalised experience on subsequent visits.
Marketing Cookies: We may use marketing cookies to track engagement and deliver targeted advertisements. These cookies help us understand which content interests you and allow us to show you relevant promotional materials.
3. How We Use Cookies
- To enable site functionality and security features
- To remember your language and display preferences
- To track anonymous visitor behaviour for analytics
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- To prevent fraudulent activity and enhance security
- To deliver personalised content and recommendations
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to cookies set directly by SolsticeGlide, we may allow third parties to set cookies on your browser. These include:
- Google Analytics: For site analytics and user behaviour tracking
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with social media widgets, these platforms may set cookies
- Advertising Networks: For targeted advertising and remarketing campaigns
- Payment Processors: If applicable, for secure payment processing
We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of these external parties.
5. Cookie Lifespan
Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate the site.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period (typically months to years) and allow the website to remember your information across visits.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can choose to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Consult your browser's help menu for specific instructions.
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Cookie Management Tools: Third-party services like Your Online Choices (Europe) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (USA) allow you to opt out of targeted advertising.
Important Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality, such as the ability to log in or complete purchases.
7. Do-Not-Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognising Do Not Track signals. Our site does not respond to Do Not Track requests from browsers, but you can control cookies through your browser settings as described above.
8. Consent and Cookie Banner
Upon your first visit to our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. This banner informs you about our use of cookies and allows you to:
- Accept all cookies and proceed with full site functionality
- Decline non-essential cookies and use the site with essential functions only
- Access this Cookie Policy for more detailed information
Your cookie preference choice is saved in your browser using a cookie called "yokai_cookie_choice". You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your cookies.
9. Cookies and European Users
If you are accessing our site from the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. We obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time and the right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.
10. Data Security and Privacy
The data collected through cookies is encrypted and stored securely. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except as required by law. For more information about how we protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
11. Specific Cookie Examples
yokai_cookie_choice: Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 12 months.
_ga, _gat, _gid: Google Analytics cookies for tracking site usage and user behaviour. Duration: 2 years.
Session ID: Anonymous session identifier for site functionality. Duration: Until browser session ends.
Language Preference: Remembers your preferred language and locale settings. Duration: 1 year.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices or as required by law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
13. Changes to Our Cookie Practices
We reserve the right to modify our cookie practices in response to:
- Changes in applicable laws or regulations
- Updates to our website technology or services
- New third-party services or integrations
- Changes in user preferences or feedback
We will notify users of material changes through updates to this policy and, when necessary, through additional notices.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our cookie practices, please contact us:
- Email: cookies@solstice glide.com
- Phone: +81 3-3955-1764
- Address: 1-2-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan