Cookie Policy

Consent from Users

We obtain consent from users using the following methods:

• Method of obtaining consent (opt-in): popup

Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data sent from a web server to a user’s web browser. They can store information on the user’s device (e.g., PC, smartphone), including details about the user’s computer, the date and time of the last visit to a site, and the number of visits.
The Company uses cookies to collect information such as users’ IP addresses, device details, login credentials, and page viewing activity, and utilizes this information to enhance user convenience.
In general, several types of cookies are used:

1. Essential cookies
   Essential cookies are necessary for the temporary storage of information related to privacy settings and the operation of the Company Apps as well as for ensuring the proper functioning of the Company Apps and Company Sites.
2. Functional cookies
   Functional cookies are used to enhance the convenience of the Company Apps and Company Sites by maintaining login status, storing language preferences, and remembering screen transitions.
3. Performance cookies
   Performance cookies are used to collect data such as the number of visitors to the Company Apps and Company Sites, page viewing history, and usage patterns. This data is analyzed to improve the performance of the Company Apps and Company Sites. Performance cookies may also be set by third parties to collect information and analyze website usage on behalf of the website operator (e.g., Google Analytics provided by Google).
4. Targeting cookies
   Targeting cookies are used to identify user interests and deliver highly relevant advertisements both on and off the website. In many cases, these cookies are set by third-party advertising providers to collect information.

The following cookies are used in the Company Apps and Company Sites:

1. Essential cookies
2. Functional cookies
3. Performance cookies
4. Targeting cookies

Purpose of Use of Cookies

The Company uses information obtained through cookies for the following purposes:

1. To maintain input data, status settings, and ensure the proper functioning of the Company Apps and Company Sites
2. To remember users’ login status
3. To store user preferences such as language settings
4. To determine users’ approximate location based on their IP address and display content relevant to their region
5. To gather and analyze information about site usage, including visits and page viewing history
6. To measure the effectiveness of advertisements by tracking visitor flows from advertisements displayed on external websites

Acquired Information

The Company acquires device information, such as IP addresses and Internet logs, through cookies.
In principle, the Company does not obtain the personal information of users through cookies. However, users’ personal information obtained by the Company by any means will be managed appropriately in accordance with the separately stipulated privacy policy.

Third-Party Businesses

The Company Apps and Company Sites use cookies installed by third-party businesses.
The following third-party businesses collect user information through cookies installed on the apps or sites. Details of the third-party businesses installing cookies are as follows:

1. Google Japan G.K. (Corporate No.: 1010401089234)
2. uSonar Co., Ltd. (Corporate No.: 3011101023530)
3. IID, Inc. (Corporate No.: 5011201013586)

Disabling cookies

You can choose to accept or reject cookies by adjusting your web browser settings. Please note, however, that rejecting cookies may cause some functions and services of the Company Apps and Company Sites to not operate properly