Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They are sent and received via your browser when you visit a website, and store information such as your preferences, login status, and browsing history. PetCareJP uses cookies to improve your experience on the Site.

2. Cookie Types

PetCareJP uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Essential for site functions (login, form submission, language selection)
• Analytics Cookies: For analysing user behaviour and improving the site (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember user settings, theme selections, etc.
• Marketing Cookies: Optimise the delivery of advertising and campaign information

3. Session vs Persistent

Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until their set expiry date. PetCareJP uses both types appropriately.

4. Local Storage & Other Tech

In addition to cookies, this Site may use tracking technologies including local storage, session storage, and web beacons. These are used for the same purposes as cookies.

5. Analytics Services

PetCareJP uses third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics to analyse Site usage. These services may also set their own cookies. For details, please refer to each service's privacy policy.

6. Advertising & Targeting

We use marketing cookies to display relevant advertisements based on your interests. This allows us to deliver content and advertising that is more relevant to you.

7. Third-Party Cookies

External content embedded in PetCareJP (such as videos, advertisements, and social media widgets) may set cookies from third parties. We do not exercise full control over these third-party cookies.

8. Cookie Consent & Management

When you visit this Site, a cookie consent banner will be displayed. You may permit or reject the use of each cookie type other than essential cookies. Your consent settings can be changed at any time.

9. Browser Settings

You can refuse or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Note, however, that completely disabling cookies may cause some Site functions to not work correctly. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.

10. Data Protection

PetCareJP protects and manages user data collected through cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. It is used for analysis and improvement purposes only, in a non-personally identifiable form.

11. GDPR & ePrivacy Compliance

PetCareJP complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, obtaining explicit user consent for the use of cookies.

12. Deleting Cookies

You can delete your cookie history from your browser settings. Instructions for each browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear Browsing Data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Delete Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Remove Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear Browsing Data

13. Policy Changes

This Cookie Policy may be updated as necessary. In the event of significant changes, we will announce them on this Site or notify you by email.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about cookie usage, your settings, or this policy, please contact us at the details below.

Last updated: 1 May 2026