What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there. They do not contain any personal information that can identify you directly.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our website, each serving different purposes to enhance your experience and help us improve our services.

Our cookies are categorized as essential, functional, analytical, and marketing cookies, each with specific functions and retention periods.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Essential cookies include session management, security tokens, and load balancing cookies that ensure our website operates properly.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and settings. They allow us to provide personalized features and remember your choices.

These cookies remember your language preferences, shopping cart contents, and other customization options you select while browsing our site.

Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us analyze traffic patterns, popular pages, and user behavior to improve our services.

The information collected through analytical cookies is aggregated and anonymous, helping us make data-driven decisions about website improvements.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They help us show you products that match your interests.

These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners and can track your activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers, payment processors, and social media platforms. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies.

We carefully select our third-party partners and ensure they meet our standards for data protection and user privacy.

Cookie Duration and Storage

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

Most of our cookies expire within one year, though some essential cookies may have longer retention periods for security purposes.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect your browsing experience on our website.

You can also use our cookie consent banner to customize your cookie preferences and opt out of non-essential cookies at any time.

Browser Cookie Settings

Each browser has different methods for managing cookies. You can typically find cookie settings in your browser's privacy or security section. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.

Disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website, such as remembering your shopping cart contents or login status.

Mobile Device Cookie Management

Mobile browsers and apps may handle cookies differently than desktop browsers. Check your mobile device settings for options to control cookies and tracking in mobile browsers and applications.

Some mobile operating systems provide system-level controls for limiting ad tracking and cookie usage across apps and browsers.

Updates to Cookie Practices

We may update our cookie practices and this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. We will notify you of significant changes through our website.

We recommend reviewing this cookie policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

International Cookie Regulations

Our cookie practices comply with applicable international regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and Japanese privacy laws. We respect your rights regarding cookie consent and data protection.

If you are located in a region with specific cookie regulations, additional rights and options may be available to you.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or need assistance managing your cookie preferences, please contact us:

Pine Lantern Kids
Email: privacy@summitquietguides.com
Phone: +81 70 3829 4061
Address: 529-1152 327 Yasujikinakacho, Hikone City