Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026 · Version 2.0
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to improve efficiency, and to provide information to site owners. In addition to cookies, we may use related technologies such as:
- Local storage and session storage. Browser-based key-value stores used to persist preferences (for example, theme settings or cookie consent decisions) without expiry dates tied to HTTP requests.
- Pixel tags and web beacons. Small invisible images that help us track email opens and page visits.
- SDKs and API calls. Used by third-party analytics and advertising partners embedded in our pages.
- Fingerprinting (not used). We do not use device or browser fingerprinting techniques.
2. Who sets cookies on our site?
- TAKUMI44 (first-party cookies) are placed directly by us to operate core site functionality.
- Third-party providers (third-party cookies) are placed by analytics, marketing, and functionality partners embedded in our pages, where deployed. We contractually require third-party partners to comply with applicable privacy law and to use data only as described in this policy.
3. Forward-looking vendor list
We currently use, or may use in the future, the categories of cookies and similar technologies described in this policy. The specific third-party providers listed below reflect tools that are currently deployed on our site or that we plan to deploy. If a provider listed below is not yet deployed at the time you review this policy, no cookies from that provider will be set until deployment, and our consent management tool will continue to govern non-essential cookies. The most up-to-date list of active third-party providers is available through the consent management tool on our website.
4. Legal basis for using cookies
| Jurisdiction | Legal basis | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| EU and EEA (GDPR and ePrivacy) | Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) for non-essential cookies; strictly necessary cookies require no consent. | Visitors from EU and EEA |
| United Kingdom (UK GDPR and PECR) | Consent for non-essential cookies; strictly necessary cookies are exempt. | Visitors from UK |
| United States, California (CCPA/CPRA) | Right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information through cookies. We do not sell personal information. Where analytics or advertising cookies constitute “sharing,” opt-out is honored via our consent tool and the Global Privacy Control. | California residents |
| United States, Texas (TDPSA) and other state privacy laws | Right to opt out of targeted advertising; universal opt-out signals (such as the Global Privacy Control) are honored where required. | Texas, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Oregon, and other applicable state residents |
| Canada (PIPEDA and CASL) | Express or implied consent for non-essential cookies; strictly necessary cookies are exempt. | Canadian visitors |
| Brazil (LGPD) | Consent (LGPD Art. 7(I)) for non-essential cookies. | Brazilian visitors |
| All other jurisdictions | Consent where required by local law; legitimate interests for analytics where local law permits. | All other visitors |
5. Categories of cookies we use
5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies Always Active
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, core services you have requested cannot be delivered. They do not store personally identifiable information beyond what is essential for the session.
| Cookie / Storage key | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| takumi44-cookie-consent | TAKUMI44 | Records cookie consent preferences to prevent the banner from reappearing on every page | localStorage | 365 days |
| takumi44-theme | TAKUMI44 | Stores light, dark, or system theme preference | localStorage | Persistent until cleared |
| .AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* | TAKUMI44 | CSRF protection token required for secure form submissions | HTTP cookie | Session |
| .AspNetCore.Session | TAKUMI44 | Maintains authenticated session state for logged-in platform users | HTTP cookie (HttpOnly, Secure) | Session |
| AWS load-balancer session cookies (where deployed) | Cloud infrastructure provider (AWS) | Sticky session routing for application load balancers | HTTP cookie | Session |
5.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously or in aggregate. They help us count visits, identify traffic sources, and measure and improve site performance. No analytics data is used to identify you personally. These cookies are only set with your consent (where required by applicable law).
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for statistical reporting | HTTP cookie | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users across sessions | HTTP cookie | 24 hours |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state for GA4 | HTTP cookie | 2 years |
| _gat / _gat_UA-* | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics servers | HTTP cookie | 1 minute |
If and when Google Analytics is connected to the site, it will be configured with IP anonymization enabled and Google signals and ad personalization disabled. A data processing agreement under GDPR Article 28 will be in place with the Google entity providing the service.
5.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used (where deployed) to track visitors across websites and to present targeted, relevant advertisements on third-party platforms (such as LinkedIn and Meta). They may link activity across multiple sites and sessions. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent. If you are a California resident or a resident of another U.S. state with applicable opt-out rights, you may opt out of the use of these cookies as a “sale” or “sharing” or as targeted advertising under applicable state law.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Meta to deliver advertising products | HTTP cookie | 90 days |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores the Facebook click identifier when the site is visited via a Facebook ad | HTTP cookie | 90 days |
| li_fat_id | LinkedIn Insight Tag member identifier for campaign attribution and analytics | HTTP cookie | 30 days | |
| bcookie | Browser ID cookie for LinkedIn platform analytics | HTTP cookie | 1 year | |
| lidc | Used by LinkedIn for data center selection | HTTP cookie | 24 hours |
5.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies (where deployed) enable enhanced functionality and personalization on the website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services are embedded in our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function correctly.
| Cookie / Storage key | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| intercom-session-* | Intercom (where deployed) | Identifies returning users for live chat and support continuity | HTTP cookie | 1 week |
| intercom-id-* | Intercom (where deployed) | Unique visitor identifier for support chat history | HTTP cookie | 9 months |
6. Cookies we do not use
TAKUMI44 confirms that we do not use:
- Device fingerprinting or canvas fingerprinting.
- Supercookies or evercookies.
- Cookies that track your activity across unrelated third-party websites without your consent.
- Cookies designed to infer sensitive personal characteristics (such as health, race, religion, or political opinions).
7. Managing your cookie preferences
7.1 Our consent tool
You can review and change your cookie preferences at any time using our consent management tool. Changes take effect immediately. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing. Your consent choice is saved for 365 days.
7.2 Browser controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for specific websites. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome. Settings, then Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox. Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari. Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data.
- Edge. Settings, then Cookies and site permissions.
7.3 Opt-out of specific providers
- Google Analytics. Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google personalized ads. Manage at adssettings.google.com.
- Meta and Facebook. Manage at facebook.com/adpreferences.
- LinkedIn. Manage at linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.
- Network-level advertising opt-out (US). Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.
- EU and UK advertising opt-out. Your Online Choices.
7.4 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Industry standards for responding to DNT signals have not been finalized, and we do not currently respond to DNT signals. Our consent management tool and the Global Privacy Control (described below) provide functional alternatives for users who wish to opt out of non-essential cookies.
7.5 Global Privacy Control (GPC) and universal opt-out signals
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) and similar universal opt-out signals where required by applicable law. If your browser transmits a GPC signal, we treat it as an opt-out from the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under the CCPA/CPRA, and as an opt-out from targeted advertising under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and other U.S. state privacy laws that recognize universal opt-out mechanisms. In practical terms, we will not load marketing or advertising cookies that constitute sharing or targeted advertising when a GPC signal is detected.
8. Third-party cookies and responsibility
Third-party cookies set on our site are governed by the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies. We do not control third-party cookies beyond enabling or disabling them in our tag management configuration. We periodically review our third-party cookie vendors to confirm ongoing compliance and proportionality.
We use a tag management system to control when and how third-party scripts are loaded, ensuring non-essential third-party scripts are only loaded after consent has been given.
9. Cookie retention and deletion
Cookies are stored for the periods specified in the tables above. Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. You can delete all cookies stored by our website at any time via your browser settings or our consent tool.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last updated” date and version number at the top of this page.
- Re-display the cookie consent banner to obtain fresh consent where required by law.
- Notify registered users of significant changes by email where required.
11. Contact us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your privacy rights:
- Email: privacy@takumi44.com
- DPO inquiries: dpo@takumi44.com
- Web form: Contact page on our website
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority, for example the ICO (UK), your EU Member State data protection authority, the OPC (Canada), or the ANPD (Brazil).