Cookie Policy
1. Cookie Policy
This section clearly explains how cookies are used on our website in accordance with applicable data protection and electronic communications regulations in Australia.
The purpose is to help users understand what information may be collected, how it is used and how to manage privacy preferences.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when browsing a website.
They help improve browsing experience, remember preferences and ensure the proper technical functioning of the website.
Some cookies are strictly necessary, while others support functionality, performance analysis or experience optimisation.
3. Types of Cookies Used
Our website may use different types of cookies depending on their purpose.
Technical cookies are essential for the operation of the website and enable core features such as shopping cart management, secure browsing and access to restricted areas.
Functional cookies improve the user experience by remembering preferences and settings selected during browsing.
Performance cookies help analyse how the website is used in order to improve its functionality, content and structure.
Customisation cookies may be used to tailor certain content or features based on user preferences.
Non-essential or third-party cookies are used in accordance with applicable conditions and, where required, only after user consent is obtained.
4. Purpose of Cookie Use
Cookies are used to ensure proper technical operation of the website, analyse usage and improve performance, remember user preferences and provide a more consistent and tailored browsing experience.
Their use is limited to website management and enhancing user experience.
5. Consent Management
When first accessing the website, users may receive a notice explaining the use of cookies.
Users can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or select specific categories to allow.
Consent can be modified or withdrawn at any time through the settings available on the website or via browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of some website features.
6. Duration & Third Parties
Cookie duration varies depending on their type.
Session cookies are typically deleted when the browser is closed, while persistent cookies may remain stored until their expiry date or until manually deleted.
Some cookies may be placed by third parties operating in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
7. Data Protection
Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with principles of legality, transparency, security and limited use.
For more information on how personal data is handled, users can refer to the relevant section on our website.
8. Contact & Support
For any enquiries related to cookie usage or personal data management, please contact our shop using the details below:
Email: solveit@cottagethut.com
Phone: +81 (709) 258 62 69
Address: 1-4-4 KUCHITA, ASAKITA-KU, HIROSHIMA-SHI, HIROSHIMA 739-1735, JAPAN
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Delivery Area: Australia
Our shop adopts a transparent and secure approach to information handling, ensuring a safe and compliant browsing experience.