Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how the site is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on the Inlet Meadow Yard website:

• Strictly necessary cookies — Essential for the website to function. These include session management and security cookies. They cannot be disabled.
• Preference cookies — Remember choices you make (such as your cookie consent decision) to improve your experience on return visits.
• Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with the website, which pages are popular, and where errors occur. All data is anonymised and aggregated.
• Marketing cookies — Used to deliver content relevant to your interests. We do not currently use third-party advertising cookies.

3. Specific Cookies We Set

Below is a summary of the main cookies this website sets:

• imy_consent — Stores your cookie consent preference. Expires after 12 months.
• imy_session — Maintains your session while you browse. Expires when you close your browser.
• imy_analytics — Tracks anonymised page-view data to improve content. Expires after 13 months.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may embed content from third-party providers (such as video players or maps). These third parties may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies independently.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies entirely, delete existing cookies, or set preferences on a site-by-site basis. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

You can also update your consent preferences at any time by clicking "Decline" or "Accept Cookies" in the cookie banner that appears at the bottom of each page.

6. Flash Cookies & Similar Technologies

Some features of our website may use Flash cookies or other similar tracking technologies. These are managed differently from browser cookies and may not be deleted through normal browser settings. You can disable Flash cookies and other locally stored objects through your device or browser settings.

7. Retention Periods

Strictly necessary cookies are retained only for the duration of your session or as long as needed for security purposes. Preference cookies are typically retained for one year. Analytics cookies are retained for up to 13 months. You may manually delete any cookie at any time through your browser.

8. European Regulations (GDPR, EDPB)

If you are located in the European Union, your consent is required before non-essential cookies are set. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Under GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete data associated with cookies. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

9. Legitimate Interests

Where applicable, we rely on our legitimate business interests to set analytics and preference cookies where consent has been provided. These interests include improving user experience, detecting abuse, and optimising our service performance.

10. Third-Party Analytics

We use anonymised analytics to track aggregate usage patterns. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies. All data is processed in aggregated form to protect individual privacy.

11. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we provide the cookie consent banner above as an alternative mechanism for users to opt out of non-essential cookies.

12. Regional Cookie Laws

This website complies with cookie regulations in multiple jurisdictions including Japan, the EU (GDPR), California (CCPA), and other regions. If you are unsure about which regulations apply to you, please contact us.

13. Cookie Auditing

We regularly audit our cookie use to ensure compliance with regulations and good privacy practice. If you notice a cookie you believe is unnecessary or concerning, please report it to us immediately.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable regulations. The date of the latest revision appears at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

15. Related Policies

Please also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information about how we collect and use your data.

16. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please email hello@inletmeadowyard.jp, call +81-256-72-2135, or write to us at 4118 Maki-Ko, Nishikan Ward, Niigata 953-0041, Japan.