1. About Cookies
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2. Types of Cookies Used on This Site
This site "Timeless Sorcery Archives" uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies (Session Cookies): To provide basic site functionality (login, form submission, etc.)
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- Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when the browser is closed
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4. Purpose of Cookie Use
The purposes for which the Site uses cookies are as follows:
- Improving the functionality and usability of the website
- Analysing user visit patterns and usage behaviour
- Remembering settings and states from the user's previous visit
- Implementing security and data protection
- Recommending content tailored to user interests
- Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
5. Third-Party Cookies
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The use of these third-party cookies is governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers. The Site operator cannot fully control the use of third-party cookies.
6. Data Collected via Cookies
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- User IP address (may be anonymised)
- Browser type and version
- Visit timestamps and session information
- Referrer pages
- Links clicked
- Form data entered by users (excluding passwords)
- User preferences such as language settings and theme selection
This data will not be used to directly identify individuals.
7. Accepting & Declining Cookies
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9. Privacy Protection & Data Security
The Site places the highest priority on protecting personal information collected through cookies. Data collected is:
- Protected by encrypted communications (SSL/TLS)
- Subject to security measures to prevent unauthorised access and tampering
- Accessible only to a limited number of staff through appropriate access controls
- Subject to regular security audits
10. Compliance with International Regulations (GDPR & CCPA)
This site complies with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of the United States. Users in the relevant regions have the following rights:
- Right of access to personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure of personal data
- Right to restriction of data processing
- Right to data portability
11. Withdrawing Consent
Users may withdraw their consent to cookies at any time. To withdraw consent, click the "Settings" button in the cookie consent banner on this site, or contact us at the address below. After withdrawal, future cookie settings will be changed, but data already collected may be retained.
12. Changes to This Timeless Sorcery Archives
The Site may amend this Timeless Sorcery Archives without notice in response to changes in laws or service improvements. Where changes are made, the new policy will be posted on this page. In the event of significant changes, users may be notified directly. We recommend that users check this page periodically.
13. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of cookies or privacy, please feel free to contact us:
- Email: hello@timelesssorceryarchives.com
- Phone: +81 6-6788-4137 (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00)
- Address: 〒577-0063 Osaka
Higashi-Osaka City, Kawamata, 2-8-11, Timeless Sorcery Archives
The Site operator will respond to user enquiries promptly and courteously.