Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 27, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Tokyofishmarket uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our platform. It should be read alongside our Privacy and Data Usage Policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Authentication and session management cookies that keep you logged in.
  • Security cookies that protect against cross-site request forgery and other threats.
  • Cart and checkout session cookies for processing orders.
  • Language and locale preference cookies.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Theme and display preference storage.
  • Recently viewed products and browsing history within the platform.
  • Community and fandom preferences.
  • Search history and suggestion preferences.

2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how the platform is used so we can improve it:

  • Page visit counts and navigation patterns.
  • Feature usage and engagement metrics.
  • Error tracking and performance monitoring.
  • A/B testing and feature experimentation.

2.4 Recommendation and Personalization Cookies

These cookies support our recommendation and discovery features:

  • Session-level browsing signals used by our recommendation system.
  • Product affinity and interest tracking for personalized suggestions.
  • Search behavior patterns for improved search relevance.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. These include:

  • Stripe: Payment processing cookies required for secure transactions and fraud prevention.
  • Google reCAPTCHA: Bot detection cookies used to protect forms and actions from automated abuse.

These third-party services have their own cookie and privacy policies. See our Third-Party Services Notice for details.

4. Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year) or until you delete them.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies.
  • Block all cookies or third-party cookies.
  • Set preferences for specific websites.
  • Receive notifications when a cookie is set.

Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent the platform from functioning properly. Blocking functional or analytics cookies may degrade your experience but will not prevent basic platform usage.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently alter our data collection practices based on DNT signals, but we respect your ability to manage cookies through browser settings as described above.

7. Quebec Law 25 and GDPR Compliance

Under Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to be informed about cookies and to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the platform to function.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies: