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Cookie Policy

How cookies and similar technologies are used on this website.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website saves to your browser or device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve efficiency, and provide useful information to website operators. Thatch Blend Zone uses cookies to give you the best possible experience when you browse our site — whether you are researching reverse osmosis systems, requesting a filter installation quote, or checking service coverage in the Toyohashi-shi area of Aichi Prefecture.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several distinct purposes, each of which is described below. Understanding these purposes will help you make informed decisions about which cookies you accept.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take — such as filling in a contact form for a water filtration consultation or navigating between pages. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided. No personal information is stored by strictly necessary cookies beyond what is required to keep your session active.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This information is collected and reported in aggregate form — it tells us which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors stay on a page, and whether visitors arrive from a search for terms such as "reverse osmosis Toyohashi" or "home water softener Aichi". This helps us improve the layout, content and navigation of the site. Analytics data is not used to identify individual users.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made, such as your preferred language or region, so that we can provide a more personalised experience on your next visit. For example, if you have indicated interest in a particular product line — such as under-sink RO units or whole-house softeners — a functional cookie may retain that preference during your browsing session.

Marketing and Targeting Cookies

With your consent, we may use marketing cookies to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. These cookies track your browsing behaviour across websites and may be set by third-party advertising networks we work with. We do not currently operate a paid advertising campaign, but this policy covers cookies that may be placed if we introduce such campaigns in future.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include mapping services used to display our Toyohashi service area, embedded video players showing water filtration demonstrations, and social sharing buttons. Third-party providers operate under their own cookie and privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. Thatch Blend Zone does not control the cookies placed by third parties.

Cookie Categories at a Glance

  • Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser; used for navigation and form state.
  • Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a defined period; used for analytics and preference retention.
  • First-party cookies — set directly by thatchblendzone.com.
  • Third-party cookies — set by external services embedded in our pages.

Your Consent and How to Manage Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only the categories you prefer, or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and respected on subsequent visits.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser's cookie storage or by adjusting the cookie settings in your browser. Most modern browsers — including Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge — allow you to view, delete and block cookies through their settings menus. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality, including the ability to submit an enquiry form or retrieve a previous quote session.

To opt out of analytics tracking in particular, many analytics providers offer browser-level opt-out tools. We recommend visiting the relevant provider's website directly to make use of these options.

Cookies and Japanese Privacy Law (APPI)

Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI, 個人情報の保護に関する法律) governs the handling of personal data in Japan. To the extent that cookies processed by Thatch Blend Zone collect information that can be used to identify an individual — for example, a returning visitor linked to a prior service enquiry — we treat that data as personal information subject to APPI obligations. This means we collect only the minimum necessary information, retain it for a defined period, and do not share it with third parties without a lawful basis. Our full data handling practices are described in our Privacy Policy.

Retention Periods

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent analytics cookies typically expire after 13 months, in line with common industry practice. Functional preference cookies are retained for up to 12 months. Marketing cookies vary by provider but generally expire within 90 days. Upon expiry, cookies are automatically deleted from your device.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies evolves or as legal requirements change. The most current version will always be published on this page. If we make significant changes — for example, introducing a new category of cookies — we will display a refreshed consent notice on your next visit to the site.

Contact Us

If you have questions about how Thatch Blend Zone uses cookies, please get in touch with our team based in Toyohashi-shi, Aichi Prefecture:

Last updated: August 2026