Cookie Policy

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

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.

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: