Cookie Policy

Information about how we use cookies and how you can manage them

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.

How We Use Cookies

Minato International Accounting Office uses cookies on this website for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions correctly
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To analyze how visitors use our website
  • To improve our website and services

We do not use cookies for advertising purposes or to sell your data to third parties.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains your session on the website Session

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language_pref Remembers your language preference 1 year
font_size Remembers your accessibility settings 1 year

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

Note: Analytics cookies are only set if you have given your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to help analyze website usage. The information generated by these cookies about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit: Google Privacy Policy

Google Maps

Our Contact page includes an embedded Google Maps widget. Google may set cookies when you interact with the map. For more information, please visit: Google Privacy Policy

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept All: Accept all cookies, including analytics and functional cookies
  • Reject All: Only accept essential cookies
  • Customize: Choose which types of cookies you want to accept

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by clicking here.

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete some or all cookies
  • Block cookies from being set
  • Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.

Here are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Opt-Out of Google Analytics

If you want to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently responds to Do Not Track signals by not setting analytics cookies if the signal is present.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Related Policies

Please also see our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your personal data.