Cookie Policy

This cookie policy (this “Cookie Policy”) describes the cookies used in connection with the websites (the “Websites”) managed by Saison Technology Co.,Ltd. (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

We use cookies and other similar mechanisms (collectively, “cookies”) to collect data of the users of the Websites (“you” or “your”) while you are browsing the Websites in order to distinguish you as a user for the duration of your visit (“session cookie”) and when you return to the Websites (“persistent cookie”).

What Is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small file stored on your browser or computer hard drive, which is used to collect data about your interactions with websites, such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and browsing dates and times. Cookies do not collect any data from your computer or access your personal files. A cookie created by a website owner (i.e. we, in this document) is called a “first-party cookie,” while a cookie set by someone other than the website’s owner is called a “third-party cookie.” 

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies, including:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies
    These cookies are necessary for the Websites to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to your actions that amount to requests for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the Websites will not work in such case. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
  • Functional Cookies
    These cookies enhance the functionality and personalization of the Websites by storing your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers of services we have added to the Websites. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
  • Performance Cookies
    These cookies enable us to count the number of visitors and communication traffic sources. We use these cookies to help us measure and improve performance of the Websites by identifying our most and least popular pages and understanding how visitors move around the Websites. The data collected by these cookies is statistical in nature and is therefore anonymous. If you block these cookies, we will not be able to understand your visits to the Websites or your movements on the Websites. For the purpose of improving your convenience, we may send you personalized announcements and follow-up contact based on your visit history and site usage, allowing us to provide information tailored to your individual needs. The data collected by these cookies is used for the purpose of statistical analysis and individualized guidance. This is implemented with your consent. If you disable the use of these cookies, we will not be able to know that you have visited the site or your movements on the site. Furthermore, we will not be able to provide guidance that meets your needs. We use Google Analytics, a service of Google Inc. (“Google”), to collect information about how people use the Websites. Google Analytics stores information about what pages you visit, how long you are on the Websites, how you got there, and what you click on, etc. This information cannot be used to identify who you are. We receive the analysis results from Google and determine how you use the Websites therefrom. Such information is managed by Google in accordance with its privacy policy. Please visit the following Google websites to obtain further information regarding how Google uses cookies.
    How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps
  • Targeting Cookies
    These cookies may be set by our advertising partners who use these cookies to, for example, profile you based on your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These cookies do not directly hold any personal information, but they uniquely identify your browser and device. If you stop using these cookies, you will see less targeted and more general advertisements.

Expiration

Session cookies may be stored on your browser or computer hard drive for as long as you keep such browser active, and persistent cookies may be stored on your browser or computer hard drive for a longer period.

How Do You Manage Cookies?

(1) Your Management of Cookie Settings

If legally required, you can choose whether or not to allow us or third parties (our analytics partners, adtech partners and social media partners) to set cookies that are not strictly necessary for the functioning of the website through the cookies banner and through your preferences. You can see and set the details of the cookies provided on the Websites by clicking on the button below.
In addition, you can manage your cookie settings on your internet browser. More information is available here:

You can also withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time by deleting your cookies via your internet browser settings. If you block the use of cookies on your browser, some services and functionalities might not be available to you.

(2) Opting Out of Cookies

You may disable the collection of your information through the use of Google Analytics on the Websites by disabling Google Analytics in your browser’s add-on settings. You can disable Google Analytics by downloading and installing the “Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On” from its download page and changing your browser add-on settings. If you disable Google Analytics, Google Analytics will be disabled not only on the Websites, but also on any other website you visit. You may re-enable Google Analytics by reconfiguring the add-on in your browser.

For an explanation of the Google Analytics Terms of Service, see Google Analytics’ website. For an explanation of the Google Privacy Policy, see Google’s website.

Note: “Google Analytics” is a registered trademark of Google.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this Cookie Policy, and any change will be effective immediately upon posting. When we make changes to this Cookie Policy, we will appropriately inform you in advance where such changes impact your rights as a user of the Websites or where required by law, for example by posting a notice on the Websites. However, your continued use of the Websites following the posting of changes will constitute your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review the applicable version of this Cookie Policy whenever you use the Websites.

Cookie Policy Last Updated and Effective: 7 31, 2025

More Information

For information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Cookie List

Cookies are small data files (text files) that a website asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember your language preferences, login information, etc. when you visit such website. These cookies are set by us and are called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies, which are cookies that come from a different domain than the domain of the website you visited, to support our advertising and marketing efforts. More specifically, we use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary in order for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in your system. They are usually only set in response to user actions that correspond to requests for services, such as privacy settings, logging in, filling out forms, etc. Although you can set your browser to block/warn this cookie, please note that parts of the site will not function if you do so. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie Subgroup Cookie Cookie Used
saison.co.jp _dc_gtm_UA-xxxxxxxx First-party cookie
.home.saison.co.jp OptanonAlertBoxClosed, OptanonConsent First-party cookie

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count the number of visitors and communication traffic sources to help us determine and improve the performance of the Websites. They help us see which pages are most popular, which are least popular, and help us understand how visitors move around the Websites. All of the information these cookies collect is combined into a single piece of information that is not tied to any personally identifiable information, so it remains anonymous. If you do not accept these cookies, we will not know when you visit the Websites.

Cookie Subgroup Cookie Cookie Used
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saison.co.jp _ga_J478XC5MFF, _gat_UA-nnnnnnn-nn, _gid, _ga_8WMQ1K3RVV, _ebtd, _gat, First-party cookie

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of the Websites and allow for personalization. They may be set by us or by a third party that provides additional services to the Websites. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of the services may not function properly.

Cookie Subgroup Cookie Cookie Used
home.saison.co.jp css, style First-party cookie

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set via the Websites by our advertising partners. They use these cookies to, for example, profile your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These cookies do not directly store any personal information, but they uniquely identify your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will see less targeted and more general advertising.

Cookie Subgroup Cookie Cookie Used
saison.co.jp _gat_gtag_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx First-party cookie
ebis.ne.jp TRACKING_DATA First-party cookie
admatrix.jp uid First-party cookie
eloqua.com ELOQUA, ELQSTATUS First-party cookie
yahoo.co.jp B, XB First-party cookie