Cookie Policy

Effective date: 2025-10-31
Last updated: 2026-08-24

This policy explains how Re:Context uses cookies and similar storage technologies when you visit recontext-japan.com. We align our practices with the principles of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) globally to ensure a high standard of privacy protection.

While our analytics integration is cookie-less, this policy also covers other browser storage technologies (such as localStorage) and third-party cookies that may be set after you interact with external services.

Core terms

  • Cookies. Small text files stored on your device by your browser.
  • Local storage. Browser storage that keeps data until manually cleared.
  • Consent controls. The on-site modal used to honour analytics and supporter tool preferences.
  • GDPR Alignment. We apply privacy practices consistent with the GDPR worldwide.

How we use storage

The sections below mirror the options in the consent modal so you can match each category with how it behaves on this site.

Essential

Remember dark/light theme preference, back-navigation context, your consent selections, and (when present) that a browser-level Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal has disabled optional storage.

Storage: Local storage + sessionStorage

Default: Always on

Retention: Until manually cleared

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

Analytics

Measure aggregate traffic trends via Cloudflare Web Analytics. The integration is cookie-less and does not use cross-site identifiers. It is only enabled when you opt in to analytics.

Storage: None (cookie-less, no local storage)

Default: Off until you opt in

Retention: Aggregated metrics retained per Cloudflare policy

Legal basis: Explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

Third parties: Cloudflare (US) – Privacy Policy

Supporter tools

Enable the on-site Ko-fi supporter modal and, when available, disclosed affiliate links. Without this consent, the Ko-fi button behaves as a normal outbound link (new tab) and affiliate tracking remains inactive.

Storage: Local storage + gated embeds (Ko-fi); if disclosed affiliate links become available, provider storage may follow your interaction

Default: Off until you opt in

Retention: Until manually cleared (local); third-party retention per provider

Legal basis: Explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

Third parties: Ko-fi (US) – Privacy Policy; planned provider: Amazon – Program Policies (currently inactive)

Future advertising

Re:Context may introduce advertising services, including Google AdSense, in the future. Advertising is currently inactive: no Advertising consent option is shown, no advertising scripts or ad requests are made, no advertising cookies are set, and no ads are displayed. Passive AdSense account metadata and ads.txt may be present for application readiness, but they do not activate advertising. We will update the applicable disclosures and consent controls before any provider is activated.

We do not sell or share personal data for cross-context behavioural advertising. Cloudflare Web Analytics is cookie-less and remains disabled until Analytics consent is granted. Ko-fi may use cookies or similar technologies on its own domain after you choose to visit or interact with that service. Amazon Associates is a possible future affiliate provider and is currently inactive. Where your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, optional categories are automatically disabled unless and until you choose otherwise via our consent controls.

  • On first visit you will see a privacy modal. Everything except essential storage is disabled by default. Use Allow all, Save choices, or Reject optional to continue browsing.
  • You can reopen the modal through the Cookie link in the footer or the same control inside this page. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in your browser.
  • Ko-fi buttons behave as normal outbound links by default. When supporter tools are enabled you also unlock an on-site modal experience.
  • Affiliate tracking is currently inactive. If affiliate links are introduced, they will be disclosed and governed by the applicable consent controls before activation.
  • You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

If your browser sends a GPC signal, the consent modal opens with optional categories already off. You can still opt in manually if you wish.

Your browser stores local records of your consent choices. These records include:

  • Timestamp of the consent action
  • Your choices for each cookie category
  • The action recorded, such as granted, denied, updated, or withdrawn
  • The consent schema and policy versions
  • Consent expiry date (12 months by default; available choices are 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24 months)

Consent records do not include an anonymous identifier, User-Agent, browser language, or named time zone. They are stored locally in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers. You can view them in your browser’s developer tools under localStorage.

Your rights under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15): Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to restrict processing (Art. 18): Limit how we process your data
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to object (Art. 21): Object to processing of your personal data
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7): Withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77): Contact your local data protection authority

Regional privacy rights

In addition to the GDPR rights listed above, residents of certain regions have additional rights:

  • California (CCPA): You may request access, deletion, or opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data. We do not sell or share personal data for cross-context behavioural advertising. We respond within 45 days where required by law.
  • United Kingdom (UK GDPR): You retain the same rights as under the EU GDPR and may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you have concerns about data processing.
  • Canada (PIPEDA): You may request access and correction and may challenge our compliance with PIPEDA’s privacy principles.

Requests related to these rights can be submitted to contact@recontext-japan.com.

Data protection measures

  • All data processing is based on explicit consent or legitimate interest
  • Data minimization: We only collect data necessary for stated purposes
  • Purpose limitation: Data is used only for the purposes for which it was collected
  • Storage limitation: Data is retained only as long as necessary
  • Security: Technical and organizational measures protect your data
  • Transparency: Clear information about data processing practices

Questions and complaints

For any questions about this cookie policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:

  • Email: contact@recontext-japan.com
  • Response time (GDPR): within one month (with possible extension under Art. 12(3))
  • Response time (CCPA): within 45 days where applicable

This policy is governed by the laws of Japan. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (for UK residents, the ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable law.