Cookie Policy
Information about how Velvet Sky Realm uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Last updated: June 1, 2026.
1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our website. Cookies typically contain the name of the server that placed them, an expiration date, and a unique identifier. Similar technologies include web beacons (transparent graphics used to track page visits), pixels (1x1 images), and local storage mechanisms. These technologies help us recognize you, remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies may be persistent (remaining on your device until you delete them or they expire) or session-based (deleted automatically when you close your browser).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary/Essential Cookies: These are required for core website functionality and security, including maintaining your shopping cart, processing transactions, protecting against fraud, and ensuring site stability. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly. Performance and Analytics Cookies: These help us measure and analyze website performance, user engagement, traffic patterns, and how visitors navigate our site. They are used to identify technical issues and understand which features are most popular. Preference and Functionality Cookies: These remember your individual settings, preferences, and choices (such as language, currency, or account preferences) to personalize your experience and streamline future visits. Marketing and Advertising Cookies: These are used for targeted advertising, remarketing, and audience analysis. They track your browsing behavior to deliver relevant content and advertisements (only used with your explicit consent).
3. Cookie Categories and Retention
Category 1 — Essential (Session & Persistent): Retain for duration of session or up to 1 year. Examples: Session ID, CSRF tokens, shopping cart data. Category 2 — Analytics (Persistent): Typically retain for 1–2 years. Track page views, user interactions, and aggregate behavior patterns. Category 3 — Marketing (Persistent): Retain for up to 1 year. Used for audience segmentation, personalized recommendations, and ad targeting. Category 4 — Preference (Persistent): Retain until manually deleted or browser is cleared. Remember user choices, language, theme preferences. Category 5 — Third-Party (Varies): Managed by external service providers with varying retention periods based on their policies.
4. Third-Party Cookies and Service Providers
We partner with third-party service providers (such as analytics platforms, payment processors, and advertising networks) who may place cookies on your device to help us analyze website traffic, process payments, and deliver personalized advertising. These third-party providers include Google Analytics, payment gateways, and retargeting networks. Each third party has its own privacy policy governing their use of cookies and data. We recommend reviewing their policies directly. Third-party cookies are not within our exclusive control, and third parties may update their practices at any time. You may opt out of certain third-party cookies through industry opt-out mechanisms or by adjusting your browser settings.
5. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that sends signals to websites indicating that users do not wish to be tracked. Velvet Sky Realm currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard regarding how websites should respond to them. However, you can still control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent banner.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences and Opt-Out
Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit Velvet Sky Realm, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You may choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or select specific categories you wish to allow. Browser Settings: Most web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) allow you to control cookies through settings. You can choose to refuse all cookies, be alerted when a cookie is being set, or delete cookies after your session ends. Detailed instructions are available in your browser's help or settings menu. Third-Party Opt-Out: You may opt out of certain third-party marketing cookies through industry opt-out platforms. Impact of Blocking Cookies: Disabling essential cookies may significantly impact your ability to use core website features, such as shopping carts, account login, and checkout. Non-essential cookies can typically be disabled without affecting core functionality.
7. Mobile Devices and App-Based Tracking
While this policy primarily addresses cookies on our website, Velvet Sky Realm may also collect information through mobile apps or other technologies. Mobile devices may use similar tracking technologies (such as advertising identifiers or mobile cookies). You can manage these preferences through your device's settings, including options to limit ad tracking or reset advertising identifiers.
8. Legal Basis and APPI Compliance
We use cookies in compliance with Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if applicable to you, and other applicable data protection and privacy laws. Legal Basis: Essential cookies are necessary for contract performance (e.g., processing purchases). Analytics and marketing cookies are used based on our legitimate business interests or your explicit consent. Consent: We obtain affirmative consent (opt-in) for non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner before they are placed on your device. We do not use pre-checked consent boxes.
9. Data Protection and Cookie Security
Personal information collected through cookies is protected in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Cookies themselves are typically not encrypted on your device, but the data they contain may be encrypted in transit. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your device secure, including protecting your browser and clearing cookies periodically.
10. Cookie Deletion and Withdrawal of Consent
You may delete existing cookies at any time through your browser settings. You can also clear your entire browsing history, which will remove most stored cookies. Clearing cookies may cause you to lose saved preferences and may require you to re-authenticate on your next visit. To withdraw consent for non-essential cookies, you may use our cookie consent banner or adjust your browser settings at any time. Your new preferences will take effect immediately for new cookies; previously set cookies will not be automatically deleted unless you manually clear them.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, our practices, legal requirements, or regulatory guidance. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we use cookies. Continued use of the website following changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: Email: hello@velvetskyrealm.com | Phone: +81 6-6782-0005 | Address: Takaida 22-18, Higashiosaka City, Tokyo 577-0053, Japan | Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM JST. For data subject requests related to cookies, please see our Privacy Policy for additional contact information.