Cookie Policy
hubssmart.sbs (Japan). This page explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, including for analytics and advertising, and how you can manage your choices.
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies and similar technologies (for example, device/terminal identifiers used for advertising, analytics, or personalization) may be stored on your device or accessed when you visit our website or use services we provide.
2. Why we use cookies (purposes)
- Strictly necessary: to operate the site and remember basic preferences needed for core functions.
- Analytics: to understand usage trends and improve our website and services.
- Advertising / ad measurement: to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance, where applicable.
We handle personal-related information in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related PPC guidance.
3. Legal basis & consent approach (Japan)
Where cookies or similar technologies involve collecting personal-related information (including terminal/device identifiers that may be treated as such), we provide transparent information and, when required for cookie-like technologies, we obtain consent before using non-essential cookies.
Citations: Act on the Protection of Personal Information; Personal Information Protection Commission; Guidelines on the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (General Rules).
4. Cookie retention
Retention periods vary by cookie type. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies). Others may remain for a period of time (persistent cookies). Where third parties are involved, their retention depends on their settings.
5. Your choices and controls
- Use your browser settings to refuse cookies or delete stored cookies.
- Use our cookie preference controls (if available on this site) to manage categories (e.g., analytics/ads).
- If you withdraw consent, we will stop using non-essential cookies to the extent practicable from that point forward.
Please note: blocking some cookies may affect functionality and parts of the site.
6. Third parties
We may work with analytics and advertising providers. These providers may set their own cookies or collect data subject to their own policies. We do not control their cookie behavior beyond our ability to enable/disable categories and consent.
7. Contact
For questions or to request information about our cookie usage and your choices, contact us:
Legal representative: Laura Novak (Managing Director). VAT / tax registration number: QF621422840. Company registration number: 0103-01-246891.