Effective: March 27, 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies like local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. They help the platform remember you, keep you logged in, and improve your experience.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cannot be disabled — the platform doesn't work without them.
- Authentication — keeps you logged in
- Security — CSRF protection, session validation
- Cart — remembers your shopping cart
- Language — stores your preferred language (EN/FR)
Functional cookies
These improve your experience but aren't strictly required.
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Browsing history within the platform
- UI preferences and collapsed states
Analytics and performance
These help us understand how people use the platform.
- Usage metrics — page views, session duration, click patterns
- A/B testing — trying different layouts and features
- Error tracking — catching and fixing bugs faster
Recommendation and personalization
These power the recommendation engine.
- Browsing signals — what you look at, how long, what you skip
- Product affinity — categories and fandoms you engage with
- Search behavior — what you search for and what you click
Third-party cookies
We use minimal third-party cookies.
- Stripe — payment processing and fraud detection
- Vercel BotID — bot detection during sensitive actions
How long do they last?
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last between 30 days and 1 year depending on their purpose. You can clear them anytime through your browser settings.
Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Keep in mind that blocking necessary cookies will break core functionality (login, cart, language preferences).
Do Not Track
There's no industry standard for Do Not Track signals. We respect your browser's cookie management settings instead.
Quebec Law 25 and GDPR
Under Quebec's Law 25 and the GDPR, you have the right to consent to non-essential cookies. We ask for your consent on first visit and you can change your preferences anytime in your account settings.
Contact
privacy@tokyofishmarket.com