1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
ClippiJapan uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform, analyze usage patterns, and assist with our marketing efforts.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
User authentication and session management
Shopping cart functionality
Security features and fraud prevention
Remembering your preferences and settings
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Platform to work.
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us:
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Identify popular pages and features
Improve website performance and speed
Understand user navigation patterns
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features:
Language preferences
Region or location settings
User interface preferences
Previously viewed items
Remembering your most recently used delivery location, to make checkout faster on repeat orders (note: full delivery location details are stored securely as part of your account and order data, not within cookies — see our Privacy Policy)
2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns:
Track your browsing habits across websites
Build a profile of your interests
Show you relevant advertisements
Limit the number of times you see an ad
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements. These include:
Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar services to understand how users interact with our Platform
Payment Processors: Stripe may use cookies to process payments securely
Social Media: Social media platforms may use cookies if you interact with social features
Advertising Networks: Third-party advertising networks may use cookies to show you relevant ads
4. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Platform, including features like pre-filled delivery details at checkout.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies:
Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out
5. Cookie Duration
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, typically ranging from a few days to up to two years.
6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
Local Storage: Stored data that persists in your browser
Session Storage: Temporary data stored for a browser session
Web Beacons: Small images used to track user activity
Pixel Tags: Similar to web beacons, used for tracking
These technologies are used for similar purposes as cookies and can be managed through your browser settings.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: info@clippijapan.com