Cookie Policy

Office Kuratomi Singapore Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") acquires access data using technologies such as cookies on the website operated by the Company (hereinafter referred to as "this Site"). This Cookie Policy explains cookies and similar technologies (hereinafter referred to as "Cookies") and the purposes for which they are used.

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What Cookies Are

Cookies are small information files that are stored on a user’s browser or on a device such as a smartphone when the user uses a website. Cookies temporarily record information such as a user’s visit history and the details entered by the user, and are used, among other things, to obtain records of behaviour on a website. This makes it possible to enhance the convenience of users and to analyse how the website is used.

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Purposes of Use of Cookies

This Site uses Cookies mainly for the following purposes.

(1): Provision of the basic functions of this Site
The Company uses Cookies that are indispensable for the website to operate properly, such as for the display of screens on this Site and the maintenance of logged-in status (essential Cookies). Without these Cookies, functions such as page transitions and access to certain pages may not be available correctly. Essential Cookies are used irrespective of whether the user has given consent.
(2): Enhancement of convenience and functionality
Cookies are used to store the language or regional information previously selected by the user, the user’s login status and the like, so that the user may use this Site more comfortably. This provides benefits such as saving the user the trouble of entering information again on the next visit.
(3): Understanding of usage (access analysis)
In order to understand how this Site is used and to improve its content and services, the Company uses Cookies to collect and analyse anonymous data such as the pages viewed by users, the time spent on the Site, and the regions from which the Site is accessed.
(4): Marketing purposes
On some pages, Cookies issued by third parties such as advertising distribution service providers (third-party Cookies) may be used. Through these Cookies, advertisements may be displayed on the basis of a user’s browsing history and interests (targeted advertising). Users who do not wish to receive targeted advertising may disable Cookies through their browser settings or through the opt-out pages of advertising service providers and the like.

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Types of Cookies

The Cookies used by the Company’s Site include the following types.

(1): Essential Cookies
These are Cookies that are indispensable for the provision of the basic functions of this Site. As this Site will not operate properly without them, they are used without obtaining the consent of users.
(2): Cookies for the enhancement of functionality and convenience
These Cookies store and refer to a user’s settings and browsing history so that the user may use this Site more conveniently, making subsequent browsing smoother.
(3): Analytical and statistical Cookies
These Cookies are used for access analysis and for compiling statistics on usage, and serve to improve the content and enhance the quality of this Site. They do not directly identify any specific individual, and the data acquired is aggregated on a statistical basis.
(4): Marketing Cookies / third-party Cookies
These are Cookies issued by third parties (such as advertising distribution service providers and social networking service providers). They are used in order to deliver advertising and promotions tailored to the interests of users.

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Use of Google Analytics

This Site may use "Google Analytics", an access analysis service provided by Google. In Google Analytics, the usage of this Site is analysed through Cookies issued by the Company, and by receiving the results of that analysis the Company ascertains how the Site is used and applies this to the improvement of its services. The information collected and analysed by Google Analytics does not include information by which any specific individual can be directly identified. Such information is managed in accordance with the privacy policy of Google.

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Management and Deletion of Cookies

(1): Users may delete Cookies already stored on their devices from the settings screen of their browser. As the method of operation differs from browser to browser, please refer to the help function of the browser you use for details.
(2): Please note in advance that, if you disable Cookie settings or refuse some Cookies, you may become unable to use certain functions or services of this Site.

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Changes to the Cookie Policy

The Company may revise this Cookie Policy in connection with changes to the purposes of use of Cookies, changes to the content of its services and other circumstances. The latest content will be published on this Site from time to time.

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Inquiries

For questions or consultations concerning Cookies, please contact the Company at the contact point set out in the Company's Privacy Policy.