Horizon Strand uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies are created by the website server and sent to your browser, where they are stored for later retrieval. They contain information that helps websites recognize your device, remember your preferences, and track your browsing behavior.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Horizon Strand uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website, including navigation, security, and access to restricted areas. They cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your login status and shopping cart contents during your visit.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and click patterns. This data helps us improve website functionality and user experience.
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver targeted advertisements and personalized content based on your interests.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by external services, such as social media platforms and analytics providers, integrated with our website.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Enabling essential website functionality and security features
- Remembering your login information and preferences
- Personalizing your browsing experience
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
- Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Delivering targeted content and advertisements
- Preventing fraud and enhancing security
- Improving website design and functionality
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies from third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics for website analytics and traffic measurement
- Social media platforms for content sharing and tracking
- Payment processors for secure transaction handling
- Advertising networks for targeted marketing campaigns
These third parties have their own cookie policies and data privacy practices. We are not responsible for their data collection practices. You can review their privacy policies on their respective websites.
5. Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies may remain for days, months, or years depending on their purpose
- Most of our essential cookies remain active for 12 months
- Analytics cookies typically expire after 24-26 months
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Here are your options:
- Cookie Consent Banner: Our website displays a cookie banner when you first visit. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies through this banner.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies. Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers include:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies
- Third-Party Tools: You can use opt-out tools provided by advertising networks and analytics services to prevent tracking.
7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies, particularly essential cookies, may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. For example:
- You may not be able to access your account or make bookings
- Your browsing experience may be slower or less personalized
- You may see untargeted advertisements
- Website functionality may be compromised
However, you can still browse our website with non-essential cookies disabled, though some features may not work optimally.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can disable cookies through your browser settings as described in Section 6. If you would like to learn more about Do Not Track, visit allaboutdnt.com.
9. Cookies and Personal Information
While cookies themselves do not contain personal information, we may link cookie data to personally identifiable information you provide to us. This linked data is used to provide personalized services and improve your experience. The combination of cookie data and personal information is subject to our Privacy Policy.
10. International Data Transfers
Cookies and the data they collect may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, Japan, and other jurisdictions. By using our website, you consent to the international transfer of cookie data.
11. Compliance with Regulations
Horizon Strand complies with cookie and tracking technology regulations, including the European Union's ePrivacy Directive, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and applicable laws in other jurisdictions. We obtain user consent for non-essential cookies before placing them on your device.
12. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@horizonstrand.com
- Phone: +81 3-3202-1377
- Mailing Address: 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0001, Japan
We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
14. Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of specific cookies used on Horizon Strand:
- matsuri-cookie-consent: Stores your cookie consent preference; expires after 1 year
- _ga: Google Analytics identifier; expires after 2 years
- session-id: Session tracking for logged-in users; expires at browser close
- language-preference: Stores your language preference; expires after 1 year
- user-preferences: Stores personalization settings; expires after 2 years