Cookie policy

Vector Inc. and its group companies (hereinafter referred to as the “Vector Group”) collect certain information using cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

1. Analysis of customers’ usage of the website
2. Provision of more customized services and advertisements tailored to individual customers
   This Cookie Policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used for these purposes, provides a detailed explanation of their purposes, and describes how to refuse (opt-out of) cookies and similar technologies.

1. About Cookies and Similar Technologies

A “cookie” is a small text file that is sent from a web server to the browser of your computer or mobile device (collectively referred to as “devices”) when you access a website and is stored on the device’s hard disk drive. Cookies are generally categorized into two types: “1st Party Cookies” and “3rd Party Cookies.”

1.1 “1st Party Cookies”

“1st Party Cookies” are set by the Vector Group. These cookies are, in most cases, established to enable the use of functions provided on the Vector Group’s websites. If you refuse these cookies, the website may not function properly.

1.2 “3rd Party Cookies”

“3rd Party Cookies” are not set by the Vector Group but by third parties with whom the Vector Group collaborates. For example, some 3rd Party Cookies are set by advertising service providers partnered with the Vector Group to track your browsing activities, enabling the placement of appropriate online advertisements in suitable locations.

1.3 “Beacons (or Pixels)”

A “beacon (or pixel)” is a technology that transfers information from your device to a server. Beacons can be embedded in online content such as videos or images, or in emails. This allows the server to read specific types of information from your device, recognize when you have viewed certain content or opened/previewed an email, and record details such as the date and time of viewing or your device’s IP address.

2. Purposes of Using Cookies and Similar Technologies

(1) Use of Cookies for Service Provision

Among the cookies mentioned above, 1st Party Cookies are generally used to automatically identify your device when you browse the internet or use specific web services. This enables you to continue using the service without repeatedly entering the same information.

(2) Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies for Analyzing Access and Other Data

The Vector Group uses information collected through cookies and similar technologies to analyze your website usage (e.g., access status, traffic, routing), improve the performance of the website itself, enhance and improve the services provided to you by the Vector Group through the website, and deliver advertisements (including behavioral targeting advertising services to provide ads tailored to users). In these cases, 3rd Party Cookies set by entities analyzing access data are used.
The following tools are primarily utilized for this analysis:

• Google Analytics (Provider: Google Inc.)
• Yahoo! Ads (Provider: LINE Yahoo Corporation)
• Facebook Ads (Provider: Meta Platforms Inc.)
• UNIVERSE Ads (Provider: MicroAd Co., Ltd.)

Information collected through these tools: Your website usage data (e.g., access status, traffic, routing).

3. How to Refuse Cookies and Similar Technologies

(1) How to Refuse All Cookies

Cookies on your device remain there until you delete them or their expiration period ends. Most browsers are set to automatically accept cookies by default, but you can disable cookies by changing your browser settings.
Please note that disabling cookies may prevent some website functions from working or cause certain pages to display incorrectly.
For information on commonly used browsers and how to change cookie settings, refer to the following links:

• Apple Safari
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox

(2) How to Refuse Specific Cookies

Methods to stop providing information to the tools listed in Section 2(2) are detailed at the links below. However, please note that deleting all of these cookies (3rd Party Cookies) may impose limitations on your ability to use the products or services provided by these companies.

Major Tool Providers, Privacy Policies, and Methods to Stop Data Transmission:

Main Tool Provider	Privacy Policy	Method to Stop Information Transmission
Google Inc	Google Privacy Policy	Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on
LINE Yahoo Corporation	Yahoo! JAPAN Privacy Center	Use of personal data for ads distributed by Yahoo! JAPAN
Meta Platforms Inc	Privacy Policy	Facebook Ads Information
MicroAd, Inc.	MicroAd Privacy Policy	Information for customers viewing MicroAd ads
Vector, Inc. NewsTV Division	Privacy Policy	Methods to avoid personal identification

Established: April 30, 2020
Last Revised: December 1, 2024
Vector Inc.
Representative Director: Hajime Nishie