COOKIE POLICY
This policy describes how Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Ltd. uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website and through our online services.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files of letters and numbers that websites you visit ask your browser to store on your device (compute or smartphone, etc.). They are used to remember information about you, your preference (your language of choice, etc.,) or your device information and other settings, when you revisit it. Cookies can also be used to track your browsing activities across multiple websites.
What cookies do we use?
The types of cookies we use are listed below. They fall under two categories, strictly necessary cookies and optional cookies.
We also use both first-party cookies and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are set directly by the website the user is visiting. Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one the user is visiting; this happens when the website incorporates elements from other sites, such as images, social media plugins or advertising. Certain features on our website, for example embedded videos etc., may be offered by or direct you to third parties when you use the features. Third parties may obtain information about you when you use such feature and may also use cookies, over which we have no control.
In below tables you can find more information about the individual cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies: These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. As such, these cookies cannot be turned off. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Type | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-settings-* | Wordpress: To store user preferences. | First party | Session |
| wp-settings-time-* | Wordpress: To store user preferences. | First party | 1 year |
| wordpress_logged_in_ | Wordpress: To store login data. | First party | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | Wordpress: To provide protection against hackers, store account details. | First party | Session |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Wordpress: To read if cookies can be placed. | First party | Session |
| wp_lang | Wordpress: To store language settings. | First party | Session |
Functionality cookies: These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise or customise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). These cookies are optional and if you do not allow these cookies some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Type | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Check session when using contact form for Anti-spam. | First party | Session |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Check if cookies can be accepted. | First party | 1 year |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA: To provide spam protection on form page. | Third party | 1 year |
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website you are presented with a banner which offers you a choice about whether to accept or reject cookies or tracking technologies of different types, with the exception of those cookies which are strictly necessary for a particular service. If you wish to amend your choice, you can do so using the button below. Please note if you use your browser settings to block all cookies you may not be able to access all or parts of our website.
COOKIE SETTING
Alternatively, your web browser will have an option you may select that will block cookies. You can find information on how to manage cookie settings on some browsers via the following links:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
- Firefox
- Other web browsers – see the Information Commissioner's Office's website