Last Updated: May 30, 2026
1. About Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device — computer, smartphone, tablet, or similar. When you visit a website, many actions on that site use cookies to store information about you. Cookies are also retained when you navigate between pages or return to the same site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Store information necessary for the site to function properly (e.g., session management, security, site preferences).
- Analytics Cookies: Analyze user behavior and site usage to help improve our Services (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Marketing Cookies: Used to display advertisements based on user interests and behavior.
- Preference Cookies: Store user settings such as language preferences and theme choices.
3. Essential Cookies
Essential Cookies are indispensable for providing the secure and basic functionality of this site. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly. By storing Essential Cookies on your device, we are able to:
- Authenticate users and manage sessions
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Deliver site functionality
- Remember user preferences
4. Analytics Cookies
We use Analytics Cookies — via tools such as Google Analytics — to understand how users interact with the site and to improve the overall experience. These cookies allow us to collect data including:
- The paths users take through the site
- Time spent on each page
- Error messages
- Information about links clicked
- Device and browser type
Data collected through Analytics Cookies is processed in aggregated, non-personally-identifiable form.
5. Marketing Cookies
Marketing Cookies are used to display advertisements relevant to users' interests based on their behavior and browsing history. These cookies enable us to:
- Track information shared on our social media pages
- Suggest products tailored to user interests
- Measure and improve advertising effectiveness
- Display retargeted advertisements
6. Third-Party Cookies
Our site may include cookies set by third-party companies (such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon). These companies may use cookies stored on your device to track your online activity outside of our site. Please refer to the Privacy Policy of the respective company for details on their cookie practices.
7. How to Disable Cookies
You can disable cookies by changing your browser settings. However, disabling cookies entirely may prevent some features of this site from working. Instructions for managing cookies in major browsers are as follows:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Internet Explorer: Settings → Internet Options → Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
8. Do Not Track Support
This site supports the Do Not Track (DNT) feature in your browser. When DNT is enabled, we will limit the use of certain Marketing Cookies. However, Essential Cookies required to provide site functionality will still be used regardless of your browser settings.
9. Cookie Retention Period
The retention period varies depending on the type of cookie:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: may be stored for anywhere from one week to two years
- Some cookies remain until you manually delete them
10. Cookie Security
We use SSL/TLS encryption to securely transmit and receive all cookies. However, because cookies carry a risk of tampering, we never store sensitive information (such as passwords or credit card numbers) in cookies.
11. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
We comply with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Japan Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI). On your first visit to this site, you will be presented with options to customize or decline cookie settings.
12. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. In the event of significant changes, we may notify users via email or other means; however, your continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@velvetmountainmist.com
- Address: 2-7-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
- Phone: +81 48-224-3986
Cookie Policy (Supplementary)
Velvet Mountain Mist ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to handling every visitor's information fairly and in accordance with applicable laws of Japan and the provisions set out below. These supplementary provisions clarify how we collect, use, and protect personal information and the conditions under which our website, products, and services may be used.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
We collect personal information such as your name, contact details, shipping address, and payment-related data solely for the purposes of responding to inquiries, processing and delivering orders, providing after-sales support, improving quality, and complying with legal obligations. We do not use collected information beyond these stated purposes and maintain appropriate security safeguards to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not disclose personal information to third parties without your consent, except as required by law. Where we outsource delivery, payment processing, or similar functions, we exercise appropriate supervision over our contractors. You may request access to, correction of, suspension of use of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us using the details below.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance usability and understand how the site is used. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may then become unavailable. We do not use cookies to identify individuals beyond the operation of this site.
Disclaimer and Governing Law
While we strive to keep the information on this site accurate, we make no warranty as to its completeness or usefulness. Except in cases of our intentional misconduct or gross negligence, we accept no liability for damages arising from use of this site. These provisions are governed by the laws of Japan, and any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over our registered location as the court of first instance.
Contact
For questions regarding these provisions, please contact us:
Business name: Velvet Mountain Mist
Address: Motogo 3-22-23, Kawaguchi City, Saitama 332-0011, Japan
Phone: +81 48-224-3986
Email: info@velvetmountainmist.com
These provisions may be revised without prior notice; revised provisions take effect once posted on this page.