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Cookie Policy

This page explains what cookies are, how Hinata uses them, and what options you have when it comes to your preferences. We aim to keep this straightforward.

Last updated: July 2026

What we use

Types of cookies on this site

Essential cookies

Functionality & Security

These cookies keep the site working properly and help prevent fraudulent activity. They cannot be switched off — the site would not function without them. No personal data is collected through these cookies.

Analytics cookies

Understanding usage

Analytics cookies collect aggregate data about how visitors move through the site — which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, and where they arrive from. This helps improve the site over time. The data is not used to identify individuals.

Personalisation cookies

Remembering your preferences

Personalisation cookies store choices you make — such as language or display preferences — so you don't have to repeat them on future visits. They are not used to track activity across other websites.

Advertising cookies

Ad storage & personalisation

These cookies support advertising networks including Google. They may collect information about your browsing behaviour across sites to show more relevant advertising. Disabling these cookies does not remove ads but makes them less tailored to your interests.

Your choices

Manage your cookie preferences

Your current preferences are loaded from this browser. Changes take effect immediately across this site.

Functionality Storage

Stores data necessary for the website to work correctly.

Security Storage

Stores data for security purposes and fraud prevention.

Analytics Storage

Helps us measure how visitors use this site.

Personalisation Storage

Remembers your preferences across visits.

Advertising Storage

Stores data used for advertising purposes.

Advertising User Data

Sends user data to advertising partners such as Google.

Ad Personalisation

Allows personalised advertising based on your browsing.

Your rights

What you are entitled to

Right to withdraw consent

You may change or withdraw cookie consent at any time using the controls above. Changes apply going forward from the point you save them.

Right to access stored data

If cookies have collected data about you, you have the right to ask what data exists and how it is used. Please use the contact page to make that request.

Right to data portability

Where applicable under relevant law, you may request a copy of personal data held about you in a portable format.

Requests related to your data

To submit a data request, please use the form on our contact page. All requests are acknowledged within five working days.

Cookie Usage & Opt-Out Options

Cookies help us improve your experience, but their use is optional. If you do not wish to be tracked via cookies, you can:

  • Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
  • Use browser extensions or tools to manage cookie permissions.
  • Contact us to request removal of any related data that may have been collected.

You are free to browse this website without accepting cookies or submitting personal information. We honour your choice and ensure compliance with your privacy preferences.

Service Scope and Acceptance

By using the Hinata website you accept these Terms of Service. Hinata provides digital presence review and succession planning for small firms. Content on this site is for general information and does not form a binding offer. Specific service terms, deliverables, and pricing are established in separate written agreements with individual clients.

Intellectual Property and Liability

All text, images, graphics, and layouts on this site are the property of Hinata and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws. Reproduction or modification without written permission is prohibited. Hinata endeavours to keep information accurate but does not guarantee completeness. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hinata accepts no liability for indirect or consequential damages arising from use of this website.

Governing Law and Modifications

These terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo courts. Hinata may update these terms at any time; changes take effect on publication. For questions, write to contact@dorfveltmirx.com or 〒174-0063 Tokyo, Itabashi Ward, Maeno-cho, 4-38-11.

Data Collection and Purpose

Hinata collects personal information you provide when contacting us about digital review and succession planning. This includes your name, email address, telephone number, and details of your enquiry. We use this data solely for responding to your request, providing estimates, scheduling consultations, and maintaining correspondence records. We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

Third-Party Sharing and Retention

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to any third party. Data may be shared with service providers who assist operations (hosting, payment processing), under strict data protection agreements. Enquiry data is retained for twenty-four months after last contact. Financial records are kept as required by Japanese tax law. You may request deletion at any time by contacting contact@dorfveltmirx.com.

Your Rights Under Japanese Law

Under Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), you may request access to your personal data, correction of inaccurate records, deletion of data, restriction of processing, or withdrawal of consent. All requests are handled within thirty calendar days at no charge. Contact contact@dorfveltmirx.com or write to 〒174-0063 Tokyo, Itabashi Ward, Maeno-cho, 4-38-11. You may also escalate concerns to the Personal Information Protection Commission of Japan.

Security Measures

Hinata implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for data in transit. Access to personal data is restricted to personnel who need it to fulfil service obligations.

International Transfers

Personal data is primarily processed within Japan. If data is transferred internationally for hosting or technical purposes, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with APPI requirements.