Cookie Policy

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your experience. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to refuse them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website, including security and performance. They cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality. These cookies do not require explicit consent.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, and user journey patterns. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience. Popular analytics tools include Google Analytics.

2.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track your online behavior to display targeted advertisements relevant to your interests. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks and allow us to measure advertising effectiveness and understand your preferences for customized content.

2.4 Personalization Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings (such as language, location, or display preferences) to customize your experience on our website during future visits.

3. How We Use Cookies

To maintain your login session and provide secure access
To remember your preferences and settings
To analyze website traffic and user behavior
To measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
To provide targeted content and personalized recommendations
To improve website functionality and performance
To detect and prevent fraud

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers (such as analytics platforms, advertising networks, and social media platforms) to set cookies on our website. These third parties use cookies for their own purposes in accordance with their privacy policies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties. Common third-party cookies include those from Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other marketing platforms.

5. Cookie Consent and Control

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can:

Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing
Reject: Decline non-essential cookies
Customize: Choose which types of cookies to accept

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie banner or adjusting your browser settings.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

Accept all cookies automatically
Be prompted before each cookie is accepted
Block cookies from specific websites
Delete cookies when closing your browser
Clear all stored cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website. For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser's help section or the following resources:

7. Cookie Storage Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (typically ranging from a few days to several months)

Most of our cookies expire within 12 months, though some may persist longer. You can view cookie expiration dates in your browser settings.

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. When DNT is enabled, your browser sends a signal requesting that websites not track your online activity. However, website responses to DNT signals are inconsistent. We do not currently modify our data collection practices based on DNT signals, but we respect your privacy preferences through our cookie consent mechanism.

9. Cookie Policy for Children

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 through cookies or other means. If we learn that cookies have been collected from a child under 13, we will delete that data promptly.

10. International Data Transfer

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to such transfers. These countries may have different data protection regulations than your home country.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Tideforgepanel
Email: info@tideforgepanel.com
Phone: +81-3-4567-8901

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.