This cookie policy (hereinafter “Cookie Policy”) applies to all the websites and applications (hereinafter collectively the “Website”) belonging to AOI Pro. Inc. Global Business Dept. (hereinafter “AOI Pro.”). By using this Website, you are consenting to AOI Pro.’s use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. By use of this Website, you are deemed to have consented to this Cookie Policy. If you do not consent to AOI Pro.’s use of cookies in this way, you should set your browser settings accordingly, delete all previously-issued cookies from your computers and disable the cookies that AOI Pro. use or not use this Website at all.
About Cookies
Cookies, pixel tags and similar technologies (hereinafter collectively ”cookies”) are files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to any internet enabled device – such as your computer, smartphone or tablet – when you visit a website. Cookies normally contain numerical values comprised of the name of the website that generated them, the lifespan of the cookie (period the cookie is saved on your computer for), and a randomly-generated identification number.
Cookies Used by AOI Pro.
AOI Pro. uses both first party and third party cookies on this Website, and details are as shown below.
| Category | Purpose | Storage Period | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | This cookie is required for this Website to operate properly, and enables use of controls and functions on this Website for you. For example, during a single connection, if you go back to the previous page you can list the actions (text entered, etc.) that you performed on that page. | Permanently, or during access | AOI Pro. |
| Performance | Used for AOI Pro.’s understanding of your circumstances, such as pages visited by users of this Website and viewing times, as well as issues such as error messages, and to improve the performance of this Website. | Permanently, during access, or as decided by a third party | TrackJS |
| Analytics/Tracking | Provides aggregated, anonymous data regarding locations accessed and content executed, etc. by you on AOI Pro.’s or other websites. | Permanently, during access, or as decided by the origin | Google Analytics Mixpanel |
| Social Media/Sharing | Enables sharing of comments, ratings, pages, bookmarks, help, etc., and simplifies access from social networks and social online tools. | As decided by issuer | Facebook Wordpress Stats |
| Other Cookies | Supports a wide variety of functions on this Website. | Permanently, during access, or as decided by issuer | Google Maps |
Purpose of cookie use
AOI Pro. utilizes the cookies above for the respective “Purpose” as listed in the table above, and will not use the aforementioned for any other purpose without your consent. Furthermore, in either case, AOI Pro. cannot identify individuals using cookie data.
Use of Third Party Cookies
A third party (including external service providers such as web traffic analysis services)(hereinafter the “Third Party”) may use this Website’s cookies by linking to this Website. AOI Pro. uses some cookies provided by Third Party. The Third Party may use not only the designated information, but, without any notice to AOI Pro., this Website’s cookies in order to track what, when or how you browse this Website. Please refer to the privacy policies or cookie policies of the services listed above for details. Furthermore, this Website may feature “buttons” from Social Networking Services (SNS). Some SNS may automatically obtain information such as user ID, website being accessed, etc. if pages featuring “buttons,” etc. for that SNS are viewed while you are logged in to the SNS, even if you do not press the “buttons,” etc.
Control of Cookies
Most Internet browsers are initially set to automatically accept cookies. If you do not want this Website to store cookies on your device, you can refuse cookies or change browser settings to receive a warning before certain cookies are stored. The procedures for changing your settings and cookies differ from browser, if necessary, use the user manual for your browser or the help function on your browser.
If you disable the cookies that AOI Pro. uses, this may impact your experience while on this Website, for example you may not be able to visit certain areas of this Website or you may not receive personalized information when you visit this Website. If you use different devices to view and access this Website (e.g., computer, smartphone, tablet), you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.
How to prevent cookies on AOI Global
How to prevent this site from storing cookies:
Chrome
- Select the Chrome menu icon.
- Select Settings.
- Near the bottom of the page, select Show advanced settings.
- In the "Privacy" section, select Content settings.
- Check Block third-party cookies and site data.
- Select Finished.
Firefox
- Click the menu button and choose Options/Preferences.
- Select the Privacy panel.
- Set Firefox will: to Use custom settings for history.
- Set Accept third party cookies: to Never.
- Close the about:preferences page.
Safari
- Choose Safari > Preferences
- Click Privacy
- Set Block cookies to From third parties and advertisers.
For information on how to prevent cookies using other browsers, click here.
