Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and tracking technologies on our website.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide website functionality and understand how visitors use our site.

Most cookies do not contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies in some cases.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to provide website functionality, analyze site usage, and remember your preferences such as cookie consent choices. Cookies help us understand which parts of our website are visited and how visitors navigate through our site.

We also use essential cookies to ensure that our website functions properly and to provide basic security features.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and remembering your cookie preferences. These cannot be disabled.

Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This helps us analyze website performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to provide relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

Third-Party Cookies

We may work with third-party service providers who place cookies on your device to help us analyze website usage or provide advertising services. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookie practices and opt-out options.

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They help track your activity during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They help us recognize you when you return to our website.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings and our cookie preference center. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline or manage cookies.

You can use our cookie banner and preference center to manage your cookie choices directly on our website. Your preferences will be stored and respected for future visits.

Browser Settings

You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable necessary cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

Each browser has different procedures for managing cookies. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions on cookie management.

Cookie Categories

Necessary: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its basic features. Without these cookies, requested services cannot be provided.

Performance: These cookies collect anonymous information about how you use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us understand website performance.

Functionality: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features based on your preferences.

Marketing: These cookies track your browsing behavior to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on our site and other websites.

Data Protection

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect cookie information and ensure it is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will post any material changes on our website and update the effective date.

International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside of Japan. When cookie data is transferred internationally, we work to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws.

Your Rights

You have the right to withdraw your consent to our use of non-essential cookies at any time. You can do this by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preference center.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding cookies and personal data. If you have questions about your rights, please contact us.

Legal Basis

We use necessary cookies based on legitimate interests for website functionality. For non-essential cookies, we rely on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our preference center.

Cookie Retention

We retain cookie information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies have specific expiration dates or are deleted when you clear your browser data.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@paintsoftshade.com or by phone at +81 3-3413-1881.

Effective Date

This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025, and was last updated on January 1, 2025.