This Cookie Policy (this "Cookie Policy") describes cookies that are used in connection with the websites (the "Websites") managed by Daiwa PI Partners Co. Ltd. ("DPI," "we," "us," or "our").

We use automatic tracking mechanisms (cookies) to collect certain data regarding users of the Websites ("you" or "your") while you are browsing the Websites, in order to distinguish you as a user, either for the duration of your visit (the "session cookie") or when you return (the "persistent cookie").

1. WHAT IS A COOKIE?

A cookie is a small file, stored on your browser or computer hard drive, which is used to collect data about your interactions with the websites, such as browser type, operating system, IP address, browsing date and time. The cookie does not collect any data from your computer or access your personal files.

2. WHAT KIND OF COOKIES DO WE USE?

We use different types of cookies, including:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies that enable you to navigate on the Websites. These cookies are necessary for the Websites to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the Websites will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

  • Analytics/Performance Cookies that improve the performance of the Websites and provide you with a better user experience. We use Google Analytics, a service of Google Inc. ("Google"), to collect information about how people use the Websites. We do this to make sure they are meeting their users’ needs and to understand how we could do things better. Google Analytics stores information about what pages you visit, how long you are on the site, how you got here and what you click on, etc. We do not collect or store your name or address, so this information cannot be used to identify who you are. We receive the analysis results from Google and thereby determine how you use the Websites. Such information will be managed by Google in accordance with its privacy policy. Please visit the websites "How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps" to obtain further information on how Google uses cookies.

3. EXPIRATION TIME:

Cookies may be kept stored on your browser or computer hard drive for as long as you keep your browser active, for the session cookies, or for a longer period, for the persistent cookies.

4. FIRST-PARTY/THIRD-PARTY COOKIES:

Generally, cookies are placed on your device by the website you visit (the "first-party cookies") or by third parties providing certain services such as advertising (the "third-party cookies").

We only use the first-party cookies in the Websites.

5. HOW DO YOU MANAGE COOKIES?

  1. You can manage your cookie settings within your internet browser. More information is available here:

    You can also withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time by deleting your cookies using your internet browser settings. If you block the use of cookies on your browser some of services and functionalities might not be available to you.

  2. Opting out of cookies

    You may disable the collection of your information through the use of Google Analytics on the Websites by disabling Google Analytics in your browser's add-on settings. You can disable Google Analytics by downloading and installing the "Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On" from its download page and then changing your browser add-on settings. If you disable Google Analytics, Google Analytics will be disabled not only on the Websites, but also on any other website you visit. You may re-enable Google Analytics by reconfiguring the add-on in your browser.

    For an explanation of the Google Analytics Terms of Service, see Google Analytics' website. For an explanation of Google Privacy Policy, see Google’s website.

    Note: "Google Analytics" is the registered trademark of Google.

6. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy, at any time. When we make changes, we will revise the "last updated" date at the bottom of this Cookie Policy and any change will be effective immediately upon posting. When we make changes to this Cookie Policy, we will adequately inform you in advance where such changes impact your rights as a user of the Websites or where required by law, for example by posting a notice on the Websites. However, your continued use of the Websites following the posting of changes will constitute your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review the applicable version of this Cookie Policy whenever you use the Websites.

This Cookie Policy was last updated on April 1, 2022.

7. MORE INFORMATION

If you have any questions, comments and requests regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at www.dpipartners.co.jp/about/contact/

For information on how we process your personal data, please see our "Privacy Policy."