1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, enhance performance, and provide information to site operators.

2. Cookies We Use

Shimokitan uses a minimal set of cookies. We do not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or tracking pixels.

3. Essential / Infrastructure Cookies

Cloudflare cookies (e.g., __cf_bm, cf_clearance) - Set by our hosting and CDN provider, Cloudflare, for bot detection, DDoS protection, and security purposes. These are strictly necessary for the secure operation of the site. You cannot opt out of these without leaving the site.

4. Third-Party Cookies

YouTube / Google cookies - When you view a page containing an embedded YouTube video, Google may set cookies on your device (such as VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, and others). These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We do not control the data collected by these cookies.

If additional third-party integrations are introduced in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

5. How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
• You can also block third-party cookies to prevent YouTube cookies while still accessing the site.
• Use browser extensions like uBlock Origin to selectively block third-party content.

Please note that blocking essential Cloudflare cookies may prevent the site from loading properly.

6. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@shimokitan.live.