Last updated: January 15, 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our platform.
We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period) to enhance your experience on our platform.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility features.
Essential cookies include authentication tokens, security preferences, and basic functionality settings that ensure our platform operates correctly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use performance cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter error messages.
This data helps us improve our website performance and user experience. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
These cookies remember your language preferences, login status, and customization settings to provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We may use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies help us understand your interests and show you relevant content.
You can opt out of marketing cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center without affecting the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies.
Third-party cookies may include analytics services, payment processors, and customer support tools that help us provide better service.
Cookie Duration and Expiration
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
Most of our cookies expire within 12 months, though some essential cookies may have longer expiration periods for security purposes.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect the functionality of our website.
You can also use our cookie preference center to customize which types of cookies you allow on our website.
Browser-Specific Cookie Controls
Each web browser provides different methods for managing cookies. You can find cookie management options in your browser's privacy or security settings.
Popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all provide tools to view, manage, and delete cookies from specific websites.
Mobile Device Cookie Management
Mobile browsers and apps may handle cookies differently than desktop browsers. Check your mobile browser settings or app permissions to manage cookie preferences on mobile devices.
Some mobile operating systems provide system-level privacy controls that affect how cookies and tracking technologies work across apps and browsers.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some features may not work properly. Disabling cookies may affect login functionality, preferences, and personalized content.
We recommend allowing essential cookies to ensure the best possible experience on our platform.
Updates to Cookie Practices
We may update our cookie practices from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or business needs. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or other communication channels.
Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of our updated cookie practices.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or need help managing your cookie preferences, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@hikar-inest.com
Phone: +81 70 4938 2615
Address: 5 Chome-23-12 Nishinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0013, Japan