Cookie Policy
Last updated: 5 November 2025
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This website www.sunchlorellashop.com (“Our Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users. By using cookies, we can provide you with a better experience and improve Our Site by understanding how you use it.
Please read this Cookie Policy carefully and make sure you understand it. If you continue to use Our Site, we will assume you consent to the use of cookies as described below. If you do not agree with this Cookie Policy, please disable cookies in your browser or manage your preferences using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Cookie Policy:
- “Cookie” means a small text file consisting of letters and numbers that Our Site places on your computer or device when you visit.
- “Web beacon” means a small, transparent image file (usually 1x1 pixel) used to track user behavior and activity on Our Site or in our emails.
- “We”, “Us”, or “Our” means Sun Chlorella Corporation, a Japanese company headquartered at Karasuma-Oike Bldg. 2F, 91-1, Nishinokyo-Kuwabara-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 604-0855.
2. How Does Our Site Use Cookies?
We use cookies on Our Site for several purposes, all designed to improve your experience. Cookies help you navigate Our Site, remember your preferences, and allow us to understand how visitors interact with our content and products.
2.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for Our Site to function. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log in, add items to your cart, or complete payment transactions.
- Functional Cookies: Enable additional features such as remembering preferences or login details, and enhance personalization.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use Our Site, which pages are popular, and how users move between pages. This information is used to improve user experience.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver ads more relevant to you and measure campaign effectiveness. Some may track you across websites.
- Third-Party Cookies: Placed by external providers (e.g., Google, Meta, Klaviyo) for analytics or advertising. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a predefined period or until manually deleted.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
We may also use web beacons to track navigation around Our Site, helping us analyze usage and improve content.
3. What Cookies Does Our Site Use?
We use both first-party (set by Our Site) and third-party cookies (set by others). Here are examples of common cookies used on Our Site:
| Name | Provider / Purpose | Category | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics – used to collect information about how visitors use Our Site. Learn more | Analytics | Set by provider |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel – helps deliver and measure advertising performance. Learn more | Marketing | Set by provider |
| _hjSessionUser_*, _hjIncludedIn SessionSample_* |
Hotjar – helps us understand user behavior to improve UX. Learn more | Analytics | Set by provider |
| _shopify_sa_t, _shopify_y, _shopify_s | Shopify – used for secure checkout, sessions, and cart functions. Learn more | Necessary / Functional | Session or Persistent |
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes – stores your consent preferences. Learn more | Necessary | 1 year |
The full and updated list of cookies currently in use can be viewed in the CookieYes Preference Center (accessible from the banner or Cookie Settings link).
4. How You Can Control Cookies
Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can change this setting. However, disabling cookies may affect the Site’s functionality. You can also manage your preferences directly on Our Site by using the Cookie Settings link in the footer, where you can enable or disable cookies by category.
For manual control via browser settings, refer to your browser’s help pages:
5. Cookies in Emails
Some of our emails may contain cookies or similar technologies (such as web beacons). These help us understand whether an email has been opened, which links were clicked, and how the email performed. You can prevent these by disabling images in your email client or unsubscribing from our communications.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised. By continuing to use Our Site after changes are posted, you agree to the revised version.
7. Further Information
For more information about how we handle your data or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at infoglobalshop@sunchlorella.co.jp.
For more details about privacy and data protection, please visit:
For general information about cookies, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org (external link).
