COOKIE POLICY

Last Modified: December 20, 2024

COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy provides you with information about the cookies and other similar technologies Leifras Co., Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our") and/or its partners may use, their purpose, and the retention period associated with such cookies. Where a third-party partner uses cookies, they determine the purpose and relevant retention period for their cookies.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A "cookie" is a small text file placed on your device to uniquely identify it or store information in your browser. We may also use similar technologies such as pixel tags for security purposes, to facilitate website navigation, and to personalize your experience. These technologies allow us to collect technical and navigational information, such as:
- Browser type and settings
- Time spent on our services
- Pages visited
- Navigation patterns
- Technical preferences

2. USE OF COOKIES

When you visit our website, cookies are placed on your computer or mobile device automatically. These cookies serve several purposes:
- Ensure smooth and stable service operation
- Enable efficient website functionality
- Enhance user experience
- Analyze service usage

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for website operation and cannot be disabled:

Name of the Controller/Cookie		Purpose	Expiration	Link to Privacy Notice
Google Tag Manager	_dc_gtm_GTM-TTH944D	This cookie is associated with sites using Google Tag Manager to load other scripts and code into a page. Where it is used it may be regarded as Strictly Necessary because without it, other scripts may not function correctly. The end of the name is a unique number that is also an identifier for an associated Google Tag Manager account.	Session	https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
OneTrust		Manages cookie preferences	1 year	https://www.onetrust.com/privacy-notice/

3.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to improve our website:

Name of the Controller/Cookie		Purpose	Expiration	Link to Privacy Notice
Google Analytics 4	_ga	This is used to distinguish unique Users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate Visitor, session, and campaign data for the site’s analytics reports.	2 years	https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
	_gid		1 day
	_ga_<container-id>		2 years
	_gac_gb_<container-id>		90days

3.3 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners.
They help us deliver more relevant business content and measure our marketing effectiveness.
While these cookies don't store personal information directly, they use your browser and device identification to provide targeted advertising.

Name of the Controller/Cookie	Purpose	Expiration	Link to Privacy Notice
Google Advertising Products	Cookie syncing and/or digital advertising targeting partner	396 days	https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook _fbp	Deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers.	3 months	https://en-us.facebook.com/policy/cookies/

4. HOW WE USE COOKIE INFORMATION

4.1 Essential Operations

- Network protection
- Basic functionality
- Security measures
- User authentication

4.2 Service Improvement

- Usage analysis
- Performance monitoring
- Error detection
- User experience enhancement

5. MANAGING COOKIE SETTINGS

5.1 Cookie Consent Management Tool

Our website uses the OneTrust Cookie Consent Management Tool, which manages your privacy preferences as follows:

Functionality:
- Records cookie usage by category
- Stores and manages your consent preferences
- Prevents the use of cookies in categories where consent has not been given

You can:
- Configure detailed settings for each cookie purpose
- Modify or withdraw your consent
- Review and update your preferences

The consent management tool can be accessed at any time via the "Cookie Settings" button located at the bottom right of the website. For more information about OneTrust, please visit OneTrust's Privacy Notice (https://www.onetrust.com/privacy-notice/).

5.2 Additional Cookie Management Methods

In addition to our consent management tool, you can manage Cookies through:
- Browser settings
- Individual advertising platform settings

5.3 Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through the settings of the following browsers:
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari

6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Our website uses certain third-party cookies as described in Section 3 above. These include:
- Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies (such as Google Advertising Products and Facebook)

Each third-party partner operates under their own privacy policy, which can be accessed through the links provided in our detailed cookie tables in Section 3.

For specific information about:
- The purpose of each third-party cookie
- Their respective retention periods
- Privacy policy links
Please refer to the detailed tables in Section 3.

7. DATA RETENTION

Our cookie retention periods are specified in Section 3 above for each specific cookie type. In general:

- Session Cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies remain on your device for the specified duration (as detailed in Section 3)
- Third-party Cookies follow the retention policies of their respective providers

For detailed retention periods of specific cookies, please refer to the cookie tables in Section 3 above.

8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our practices or services
- New regulatory requirements
- Technology updates
- Changes in cookie usage or practices

We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting a notice on our website
- Updating the "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
- Where appropriate, providing more prominent notice

9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our cookie practices or this policy:
- Email: privacy@leifras.co.jp

When contacting us about technical issues with cookie preferences, please include:
- Your browser type and version
- The type of device you are using
- A description of the issue you are experiencing