Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Japan Best EU ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website japanbesteu.com (the "Site"). This policy is designed to comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

For non-essential cookies, we always ask for your consent first. You can review and change your preferences at any time using the button below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work correctly and provide useful information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period).

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (always active)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be turned off. They are set in response to your actions such as logging in, adding items to your cart, or completing a purchase.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (require consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve the shopping experience. We do not use analytics cookies unless you give your consent.

Note: Google Analytics (GA4) is planned but not yet active on this Site. The cookies below will only be set if and when GA4 is enabled, and only with your prior consent.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

• Revolut: Secure payment processing - required for checkout to work.
• Google Analytics (GA4): Website analytics - planned, not yet active. Will only be enabled with your consent.
• Advertising trackers: We do not use Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or any advertising/tracking cookies.

We do not share your data with advertisers.

5. Cookie Consent (GDPR Compliance)

5.1 How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will appear. It allows you to:

• Accept all cookies (essential + analytics)
• Decline non-essential cookies
• Manage individual cookie categories

Your choice is saved in the cookie_consent cookie for 1 year.

5.2 Withdrawing or Changing Consent

You can change your cookie preferences at any time.

6. Managing Cookies via Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings -> Privacy and security -> Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options -> Privacy and Security -> Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences -> Privacy -> Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings -> Cookies and site permissions -> Cookies and site data

Note: blocking essential cookies will prevent login and checkout from working correctly.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

If Google Analytics is active and you want to opt out independently of our banner, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy. We process personal data collected through cookies in accordance with GDPR principles: lawfulness and transparency, purpose limitation, data minimisation, and storage limitation.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, through our cookie consent banner.

9. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your data protection rights:
CLIOR Consulting S.à r.l.
21 Rue Grande-Duchesse Charlotte, 7209 Walferdange, Luxembourg
Email: privacy@japanbest.eu
We aim to respond within 30 days.