PIPEDA Compliance
Website Cookie Policy
We use cookies on this website.
Cookies are a feature that stores information about your visit to this site on your computer (or other internet-connected devices like smartphones or tablets).
The purposes for which cookies are used on this website are as follows.
- To display websites suitable for users and improve services
- To temporarily manage data entered by users
- To analyze and research users' browsing activity and for statistical purposes
This page explains the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how to change your settings.
For details regarding cookies collected through Shopify, please refer to Shopify's separate Cookie Policy.
Cookie List
Specifically, we use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled on our systems. They are typically set only in response to user actions that constitute a service request, such as privacy settings or form submissions. While you can block these cookies in your browser settings, doing so may cause parts of the website to cease functioning. These cookies do not hold any personally identifiable information.
Performance Cookies
These cookies enable us to count visitors and traffic sources. We use them to identify the most popular pages, the least popular pages, and understand how visitors move around the website. This helps us measure and improve the website's performance. If these cookies are disabled, we cannot recognize your visit to the website or track your movements on it.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by Shopify.
Shopify use these cookies to create profiles based on your interests and preferences, enabling them to display relevant ads on other websites. While these cookies do not store personally identifiable information, they uniquely identify your browser or device. Disabling these cookies will result in the display of non-targeted, more general advertisements.
Users can choose to accept or decline cookies other than those essential for the operation of this website, either by third parties or by this website itself, via the cookie banner or cookie settings displayed on the website.
Regarding the handling of Cookies as personal data
Additionally, if cookies constitute “personal data” under the personal data protection laws applicable in the customer's region of residence, we will handle cookies as follows.
For information regarding the handling of personal data on Shopify, please refer to Shopify's Privacy Policy.
Legal basis for processing Cookies as personal data
Our handling of cookies (meaning those treated as personal data in customer's region of residence ; the same applies hereinafter) is conducted for the following purposes when we have obtained your explicit prior consent or when processing is necessary for the pursuit of legitimate interests.
- To display websites suitable for users and improve services
- To temporarily manage data entered by users
- To analyze and research users' browsing activity and for statistical purposes
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the method we used to obtain your consent.
However, the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal shall not be affected by the withdrawal.
You have the absolute right to opt out of direct marketing at any time.
You may opt out by following the instructions within such communications when using electronic messages, or by contacting us using the contact details below.
Legal Basis for Transfer of Personal Data
・When handling cookies of EEA or UK residents, the legal basis for transferring personal data outside the EEA or UK shall be adequacy decisions where such decisions exist for the destination country. Where no adequacy decision exists, the legal basis shall be the necessity of the transfer for the performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller.
・When handling cookies for residents of China, we will handle them in accordance with the principles of legality, legitimacy, necessity, and good faith, after obtaining your consent. Such consent shall be deemed included in your acceptance of this Cookie Policy. However, we may handle cookies without your consent based on Article 13 of China's PIPL.
Customer Rights
Customers have the following rights regarding cookies as personal data collected and processed by our company.
・Right to obtain information about data processing
・Right of access to personal data
・Right to rectification, completion, or deletion of personal data
・Right to restriction of processing of personal data
・Right to object to the processing of personal data
・Right to data portability of personal data
・Right not to be subject to automated decision-making
・Right to request an explanation of the handling rules
・Right to withdraw consent
When our company handles cookies for California residents
We may collect cookies from customers residing in California for the following business purposes.
- To display websites suitable for users and improve services
- To temporarily manage data entered by users
- To analyze and research users' browsing activity and for statistical purposes
We regularly review the California personal data we hold to ensure it is accurate and up to date. We retain California personal data only for as long as necessary in accordance with the terms of each service. We also retain California personal data for relevant business purposes, security, legal compliance, and dispute or claim resolution, consistent with our policies and to the extent permitted by applicable law.
We do not sell or share California personal data. We have not sold or shared your California personal data within the past 12 months, regardless of whether you are under or over 16 years of age, as defined by the CCPA.
California residents have certain rights regarding California personal data collected by businesses, subject to certain exceptions and limitations. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the CCPA. However, we may charge different prices or rates, or provide different levels or qualities of goods or services, where such differences are reasonably related to the value your California personal data provides to us. We do not offer specific monetary incentive programs for your prior opt-in consent.
Please note that we may need to request additional information from you to verify your identity or understand the scope of your request, as permitted or required by applicable law.
You may designate an agent to make CCPA requests on your behalf by providing the agent with written authorization to act on your behalf or by submitting a power of attorney. To the extent permitted by law, we may require verification of the agent's authorization or your own identity when responding to a request, even if you choose to use an agent.
Please note that if we are unable to verify your identity or the authority of your agent, or if we cannot identify the California personal data related to you, we may be unable to respond to your request or provide you with your California personal data.
Contact Information
For questions regarding your personal data or privacy rights, contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:
Email: ec-support@apresse.jp
Address: KW Building 3F, 2-9-11 Sendagaya, 151-0051 Shibuyaku Tōkyō, Japan