--- title: "Cookie Policy" date: 2026-05-07 author: "流庵殿 認定教師" categories: - name: "Legal Framework" url: "https://shibari-dojo.online/legal-en.md" --- # Cookie Policy **Version 2.1 · Effective Date: May 1, 2026 · Operator: Web3Hispano LLC, New Mexico, USA** (hereinafter, "SHIBARI-DOJO"). Here is the cleaned and homogenized version of your English text (without altering the content, joining broken lines, and maintaining consistent formatting): --- **What Are Cookies?** A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on a user's browser when the user visits the site. Cookies enable the website to recognize the user's device on subsequent visits or during the same session, thereby facilitating the technical operation of the service. **Cookies Used on This Site** SHIBARI-DOJO uses two categories of cookies: (i) strictly necessary technical cookies and (ii) proprietary analytical measurement cookies. Both categories are consistent with the Privacy Policy governing the operation of the Site: no data leaves SHIBARI-DOJO's controlled environment and no data is shared with third parties. The Site does not use: - Advertising or retargeting cookies - Behavioral advertising cookies - Third-party analytics cookies (including, without limitation, Google Analytics or Meta Pixel) - Personalization cookies based on user profiling - Tracking pixels or any third-party tracking technologies **Technical Cookies** These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site. Without them, it is not possible to access restricted areas or use services requiring authentication. - **User session:** Maintains user authentication during navigation and enables access to restricted areas (session duration). - **Technical preferences:** Stores technical settings required for the proper functioning of the Site (session duration or up to 12 months). - **Session security:** Prevents unauthorized access and protects the integrity of the user session (session duration). **Proprietary Analytical Measurement Cookies** The Site uses **Matomo**, a self-hosted audience analytics platform installed and operated exclusively on SHIBARI-DOJO's own servers. This solution has been selected because it aligns with the Site's privacy principles: data generated is not shared with third parties under any circumstances, does not leave SHIBARI-DOJO's controlled environment, and is not used for advertising or commercial purposes other than improving the Site itself. - **`_pk_id`:** Identifies unique visits for aggregated statistical analysis (up to 13 months). - **`_pk_ses`:** Distinguishes browsing sessions of the same user (30 minutes). - **`_pk_ref`:** Records the referring source from which the user accessed the Site (up to 6 months). All such data is processed in an aggregated and anonymized manner solely for the purpose of analyzing the Site's technical performance and improving user experience. SHIBARI-DOJO does not create individual behavioral profiles from this data. **Cookie Management and Rejection** **Technical cookies** are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site and cannot be disabled without impairing its functionality, including access to restricted areas for registered users. Users who do not wish such cookies to be installed must refrain from creating an account or logging into the Site. **Matomo cookies** may be rejected. Users who opt out of tracking will receive an opt-out cookie preventing Matomo from recording their activity on the Site. This opt-out cookie must be renewed if the user deletes cookies from their browser. Cookies may also be managed through browser settings. In line with the privacy principles underlying the operation of this Site, the following privacy-focused browsers are recommended: - **[Mozilla Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/)** (or derivatives) — recommended option - **[Brave](https://brave.com/)** — recommended alternative with built-in tracking protection SHIBARI-DOJO does not recommend the use of Google Chrome or Chromium-based browsers (including Microsoft Edge), nor Safari, as they are developed by companies whose business models include the collection and monetization of browsing data. Such data collection practices are external to and independent from the operation of this Site, and SHIBARI-DOJO assumes no responsibility in this regard. Instructions for managing cookies in the recommended browsers are available on their respective support websites. **International Data Transfers** Technical data collected through the cookies described in this Policy is processed by SHIBARI-DOJO in accordance with the Site's Privacy Policy. As SHIBARI-DOJO operates from the United States of America using cloud infrastructure with automatic geographic allocation, such data may be processed on servers located in different regions worldwide. Data collected through Matomo cookies is processed exclusively on SHIBARI-DOJO's own servers and is not transferred to third parties under any circumstances. **Changes to This Cookie Policy** SHIBARI-DOJO reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time, particularly in the event of changes to the Site's functionality involving the use of new cookies. Any amendments shall become effective upon publication on the Site. If additional categories of cookies are introduced, SHIBARI-DOJO will update this Policy accordingly and implement any legally required consent mechanisms. **Contact** For any questions regarding the use of cookies on the Site, users may contact SHIBARI-DOJO through the **contact form available on the Site**, which is the preferred communication channel, or by written correspondence to: **Web3Hispano LLC** 500 4th St NW, Suite 102, PMB 1612 Albuquerque, NM 87102 United States of America