Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 27 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how devopsstation.digital uses cookies and similar technologies. It is intended to give you clear, straightforward information about what we collect automatically, why, and how you can control it. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide information to website operators. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them). Similar technologies include local storage, pixel tags, and web beacons.
Under Japan's Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and the Telecommunications Business Act, where cookies are used to collect personal information or to track users across websites, transparency and consent obligations apply.
Categories of Cookies We Use
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure form submission, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The site cannot function properly without them. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and do not require your consent under applicable law.
Examples: Cookie consent preference storage (ds_consent), session management cookies.
Duration: Session or up to 12 months depending on type.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information about pages visited, time spent, and how users arrived. The data is aggregated and anonymized where possible. We use this information to improve the Site's content and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat). Google Analytics is configured to anonymize IP addresses where technically available.
Duration: Up to 24 months.
Third party: Google LLC. Data may be processed outside Japan. Google's privacy policy applies to their processing. See Google Privacy Policy.
If enabled, these cookies may be placed by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing activity and to show relevant advertisements on other websites. We do not currently run retargeting advertising campaigns, but this category covers any future use and any Google Ads measurement cookies that may be placed.
Examples: Google Ads conversion tracking (where active).
Duration: Up to 90 days.
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalization, such as remembering form field preferences or language settings. They are set either by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Disabling these cookies may affect some website functionality.
Duration: Session or up to 12 months.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit this Site, a cookie consent tool is displayed. You can use this tool to accept all cookies, or to customize your preferences by category. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Site to function.
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site, which will re-display the consent tool. You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
Browser-level cookie management guides:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
For information on opting out of Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Your Rights Regarding Cookie Data
Where cookies collect personal information as defined under the APPI, you have rights to access, correct, and request deletion of that information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details of your rights and how to exercise them. For cookie-specific inquiries, contact info@devopsstation.digital.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies we use, when legal requirements change, or when third-party services we use change their practices. The "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. We encourage periodic review. Where updates materially change how we use cookies, we will re-display the consent tool to affected users.
Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies:
DevOps Station
Email: info@devopsstation.digital
Address: 〒950-0141 Niigata, Konan Ward, Kamedakogyodanchi, 2 Chome-1-7, Japan