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Last Reviewed: 27 July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies this website uses, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website operators about how their site is used. Cookies set by the website operator are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies."

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used for comparable purposes. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise specified.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences or submitting a form. Without these cookies, parts of the website would not work.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
sdd_consentStores your cookie consent preferences12 months
sdd_sessionMaintains your session state during a visitSession

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under applicable law. They are always active when you use this website.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with this website. The information collected is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. We use this information to improve the website's content, structure, and performance.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsMaintains session state2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes users within a 24-hour period24 hours

Analytics cookies are only set if you have given your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time using the cookie preference tool on this website.

Managing Your Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie preference tool available on this website (accessible via the floating consent panel). You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through the preference tool as they are required for the site to operate.

For information about managing cookies in specific browsers, refer to the help documentation for your browser of choice.

Third-Party Cookies and Services

This website may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users use the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers which may be located outside Japan. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Reviewed" date at the top of this page indicates when it was most recently updated. We encourage you to review this policy each time you visit our website.

Questions about this Cookie Policy may be directed to info@softwaredesign.digital.

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