1. What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a technology in which a service provider temporarily stores information about a user
on the user's terminal. By using cookies, the service provider can provide optimized services for
each user when the user uses the service again.
We use session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are cleared automatically when
you close the browser. Persistent cookies are stored on your computer even after you have
finished browsing the Website and are stored for a specified period of validity or until you
manually delete them.
In addition, the Website uses technologies similar to cookies, such as pixel-tagging and
JavaScript data collection. Cookies, including these similar technologies, are collectively referred
to as "Cookies."
2. Handling Information by Cookie
We use Cookies to handle the user's terminal identification information and other information about
the user.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for our handling of such information.
3. About Disabling Cookies
The users of the Website can disable Cookies by changing the browser settings. The following is a
list of common browser settings:
Please note that if you disable Cookies, part of the functions of the Website may become
unavailable, some pages may not be displayed correctly, or some of our services may become
unavailable.
4. Cookies We Use
The Website uses the following Cookies:
(1) Necessary Cookies
Necessary Cookies help make a website navigable by activating basic functions such as page
navigation and access to secure website areas. Without these cookies, the website would not be
able to work properly.
The Website uses the following Necessary Cookies:
1st Party Cookie
|
Domain Name |
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Period of Validity |
| pipesales.com |
pipesales_session |
User's session on the website pipesales.com |
120 minutes |
| pipesales.com |
XSRF-TOKEN |
to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks |
120 minutes |
(2) Functional Cookies
Functional Cookies mainly gather information about the usage of the Website. We use Functional
Cookies to understand the communication status of users, such as the pages visited by users, the
time spent on those pages, the presence or absence of issues such as error messages, and to
improve the performance of the Website.
The Website uses the following Functional Cookies:
1st Party Cookie
|
Domain Name |
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Period of Validity |
| pipesales.com |
_lo_v |
Total number of visitor's visits |
1 year |
| pipesales.com |
_lo_uid |
Unique identifier for the visitor |
1 year 1 month 4 days |
| pipesales.com |
__lotl |
URL of the visitor's original landing page, if any |
180 days |
|
Domain Name |
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Recipient |
Period of Validity |
| doubleclick.net |
test_cookie |
To check for permission |
Google Analytics |
15 minutes |
(3) Statistical Cookies
Statistical Cookies help the website owner understand how visitors interact with the website by
collecting and reporting information.
The Website uses the following Statistical Cookies:
a. Cookie
3rd Party Cookie
|
Domain Name |
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Recipient |
Period of Validity |
| pipesales.com |
_dc_gtm_UA-* |
To store number of service requests |
Google Analytics |
1 minute |
| pipesales.com |
_ga_* |
To store and count pageviews |
Google Analytics |
1 year 1 month 5 days |
| pipesales.com |
_gid |
To store and count pageviews |
Google Analytics |
1 day |
| pipesales.com |
_clsk |
To store and combine pageviews by a user into a single session recording |
Microsoft Clarity |
1 day |
| clarity.ms |
CLID |
Identifies the first-time Clarity saw this user on any site using Clarity |
Microsoft Clarity |
1 year |
| c.clarity.ms |
MR |
Indicates whether to refresh MUID |
Microsoft Clarity |
7 days |
| c.clarity.ms |
SM |
Used in synchronizing the MUID across Microsoft domains |
Microsoft Clarity |
end of session |
| c.bing.com |
MR |
Indicates whether to refresh MUID |
Bing Ads |
7 days |
| bat.bing.com |
MR |
Indicates whether to refresh MUID |
Bing Ads |
7 days |
| pipesales.com |
__hssc |
To store anonymized statistics |
HubSpot |
30 minutes |
| pipesales.com |
__hssrc |
To store a unique session ID |
HubSpot |
end of session |
| pipesales.com |
ln_or |
Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website |
LinkedIn |
1 day |
| linkedin.com |
AnalyticsSyncHistory |
To store and track visits across websites |
LinkedIn |
30 days |
| linkedin.com |
bcookie |
To store browser details |
LinkedIn |
1 year |
| linkedin.com |
lidc |
To provide load balancing functionality |
LinkedIn |
1 day |
| hubspot.com |
__cf_bm |
To read and filter requests from bots |
CloudFlare |
30 minutes |
| pipesales.com |
fpestid |
ShareThis cookie ID set in the domain of the websiteoperator |
ShareThis |
1 year |
| sharethis.com |
__stidv |
Is set as part of theShareThis service and monitors user-activity |
ShareThis |
1 year |
| pipesales.com |
_wpfuuid |
To store a unique user ID. |
WPForms |
1 year 1 month 5 days |
| pipesales.com |
_pk_id* |
To store a unique user ID |
Matomo |
1 year 28 days |
| pipesales.com |
_pk_ses* |
To store a unique session ID |
Matomo |
30 minutes |
If you'd like to check the privacy policy of a third party who has set up Statistical Cookies and to
disable these cookies, please check the following:
Google
Microsoft
Hubspot
Linkedin
b. Technologies similar to Cookies
About Google Analytics
When you access the Website or service, the 1st Party Cookies issued by the Website are stored
in your browser, and your browser downloads the program in the language of JavaScript from
the Google server. We have been provided by Google with statistics on your information
collected by Google through this program. These statistics do not include your personal data.
Please refer to the following link for more information on how data is collected and processed.
https://www.google.com/intl/ja/policies/privacy/partners/
If you would like to opt out Google Analytics, please check here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
(4) Marketing Cookies
Marketing Cookies are used for marketing purposes, such as content personalization and
targeted advertising. Marketing Cookies record your access information of the Website and
attribute such information at the time of login.
The Website uses the following Marketing Cookies:
3rd Party Cookie
|
Domain Name |
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Recipient |
Period of Validity |
| pipesales.com |
_uetsid |
To store and track visits across websites |
Bing Ads |
1 day |
| pipesales.com |
_uetvid |
To store and track visits across websites |
Bing Ads |
1 year and 24 days |
| c.bing.com |
SRM_B |
Identifies unique web browsers visiting Microsoft sites |
Bing Ads |
1 year and 24 days |
| bing.com |
MUID |
To store and track visits across websites |
Bing Ads |
1 year and 24 days |
| c.clarity.ms |
ANONCHK |
For storing the session ID for a user |
Microsoft Clarity |
10 minutes |
| pipesales.com |
_clck |
To store a unique user ID |
Microsoft Clarity |
1 year |
| clarity.ms |
MUID |
To store and track visits across websites |
Microsoft Clarity |
1 year 24 days |
| pipesales.com |
__hstc |
To store time of visit |
HubSpot |
180 days |
| pipesales.com |
hubspotutk |
To store and track a visitor's identity |
HubSpot |
180 days |
| linkedin.com |
li_sugr |
To store and track a visitor's identity |
LinkedIn |
90 days |
| linkedin.com |
UserMatchHistory |
To provide ad delivery or retargeting |
LinkedIn |
30 days |
| linkedin.com |
bscookie |
This is a browser ID cookie set by LinkedIn share buttons and ad tags |
LinkedIn |
1 year |
| sharethis.com |
__stid |
To store and track audience reach |
ShareThis |
1 year |
| pipesales.com |
_lorid |
This is used to identify the ID of the visitors current recording |
Lucky Orange |
10 minutes |
If you would like to check the privacy policy of a third party who has set up Marketing Cookies
and to disable these cookies, please check the following:
Google
Microsoft
Linkedin
5. Revision of Cookie Policy
We may change the Cookie Policy at our discretion. When changing the Cookie Policy, we shall
notify you by posting it on the Website, and you will be deemed to have agreed to the contents
of the revised Cookie Policy by using the Website after such change notice.
