Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website, remember your preferences, and provide you with a better, more personalized experience. They do not contain personally identifiable information unless you have provided it to us.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help with navigation and maintaining your session.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across visits.
First-Party Cookies
Set by the website you’re visiting. These are generally safer and more relevant to your experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by domains other than the one you’re visiting. Typically used for advertising and analytics.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Session Management: Keep you logged in during your visit
Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery
Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across servers
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our website
Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
Performance Monitoring: Ensure fast loading times
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
Preferences: Remember your language and display settings
Search History: Remember your recent surname searches
Customization: Remember your preferred name categories
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
Interest-Based Advertising: Show relevant cultural content
Social Media: Enable sharing features
Retargeting: Show relevant content on other websites
Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on Japanese Last Names:
Cookie Name
Type
Purpose
Duration
session_id
Essential
Session ManagementSecurity
Session
user_preferences
Functionality
LanguageDisplay Settings
1 Year
search_history
Functionality
Recent SearchesPersonalization
30 Days
_ga
Performance
Google AnalyticsVisitor Tracking
2 Years
_gid
Performance
Google AnalyticsSession Tracking
24 Hours
cookie_consent
Essential
Consent ManagementPreferences
1 Year
Purpose of Cookies on Our Website
Enhancing User Experience
Cookies help us provide a better experience by:
Remembering your search preferences and recent queries
Maintaining your language and display settings
Personalizing content based on your interests in Japanese culture
Enabling faster page loading and smoother navigation
Website Analytics
We use analytics cookies to understand:
Which surnames are most frequently searched
How users navigate through our database
Which features are most popular
Technical performance and loading times
Service Improvement
Cookies help us continuously improve our services by:
Identifying and fixing technical issues
Understanding user needs and preferences
Developing new features based on usage patterns
Optimizing our database structure
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over the cookies we use. You can manage your preferences through the following methods:
Cookie Preferences Center
Select which types of cookies you allow us to use:
(Required)
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Browser-Specific Instructions:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored
Opt-Out Tools
For third-party advertising cookies, you can use these industry opt-out tools:
