1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that contain information about your interactions with our website. They are widely used in web technology to enhance user experience, store preferences, and enable website functionality. Cookies can be session-based (temporary, deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored on your device until they expire or are deleted). When you visit Aquilonarcnode, we place cookies on your device to recognize you and personalize your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality like login sessions, shopping cart operations, and security features. These cookies cannot be disabled as the website will not function without them.
Analytics Cookies: We use these to understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect data on pages visited, time spent on site, and user interactions. This helps us improve our website design and content. These cookies do not identify you personally.
Marketing Cookies: Used to track your interests and deliver targeted advertisements. They may be shared with advertising partners to show you relevant ads across the internet. These cookies help us understand which products and campaigns resonate with different audiences.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Session Management: "_aquilonarcnode_session" maintains your login status and shopping cart during your visit. Expires when you close your browser.
User Preferences: "language_preference" and "theme_setting" remember your selected language and display preferences across visits. Persistent for 1 year.
Analytics: "ga_id" and "analytics_token" track visitor behavior using Google Analytics. These data are anonymized and aggregated. Persistent for 2 years.
Marketing: "fbpx_id" and "ad_campaign" track performance of advertising campaigns and conversion metrics. Persistent for 1 year.
4. Cookie Consent Management
We obtain consent for non-essential cookies before placing them on your device. When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner explaining our cookie use and offering options to accept all, reject optional, or customize your preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by returning to this page or clicking your cookie consent banner. Your choices are saved in localStorage and respected on all future visits to our website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some of our business partners may place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These include Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and advertising networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We do not control their cookies, but we ensure they comply with applicable data protection regulations. You can review each provider's cookie policy by clicking their respective links in your browser settings.
6. Cookie Duration & Expiry
Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the duration specified by each cookie, typically ranging from 1 month to 2 years. You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Clearing your browser cache will also remove most cookies. Note that removing cookies may affect website functionality and personalization features.
7. Browser Controls & Tools
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie management options in your browser's Privacy or Settings section. You can choose to: (a) Accept all cookies; (b) Reject all cookies; (c) Receive alerts when cookies are set; (d) Block cookies from specific domains; (e) Delete existing cookies. Please consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain website features.
8. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals your preference not to be tracked for advertising purposes. We honor DNT signals where technically feasible. However, DNT standards are still evolving, and not all tracking technologies respond to DNT signals. If you have DNT enabled and wish to ensure maximum privacy, you can additionally adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or browser settings.
9. Cookies & Personalization
Cookies enable us to personalize your experience on our website. We use them to: (a) Remember your login information; (b) Store your shopping cart items; (c) Display your language preference; (d) Show product recommendations based on your browsing history; (e) Remember items you've viewed; (f) Track your journey through our site to improve navigation. Disabling cookies may result in a less personalized experience and may require you to provide the same information repeatedly.
10. International Users & GDPR
If you are located in the European Union or other regions covered by privacy regulations like GDPR, we obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies. You have the right to access, modify, or delete cookies at any time. We do not sell your cookie data to third parties. International users can exercise data subject rights by contacting us at privacy@aquilonarcnode.com. We comply with all applicable regional privacy laws regarding cookie usage.
11. Email & Pixel Tracking
Our marketing emails may contain tracking pixels that record whether you opened the email and which links you clicked. This helps us understand email engagement and improve our messaging. You can opt-out of email tracking by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email. Opting out of email tracking does not prevent you from receiving emails; it only disables tracking of your interactions with those emails.
12. Security & Data Protection
We implement security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access and modification. Cookies containing sensitive information are encrypted and transmitted only over secure HTTPS connections. We do not store personally identifiable information in cookies themselves; instead, cookies contain unique identifiers that map to encrypted data stored on our secure servers. However, no security method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against all threats.
13. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, or regulatory requirements. We will post updates on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be announced via email to registered users. Your continued use of our website following policy updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: Aquilonarcnode Privacy Team, Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan. Email: cookies@aquilonarcnode.com. Phone: +81-3-6263-8400. You can also use our online privacy management tool to review and adjust your cookie preferences at any time. We will respond to inquiries within 30 days.