Privacy policy
Effective October 2025
Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how JIKKO (“JIKKO,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website www.jikkoknives.com, interact with our ads, or make a purchase.
It also describes your rights and choices regarding how we use these technologies. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Section 1 – What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and personalize your experience.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies — expire when you close your browser;
- Persistent cookies — remain stored until manually deleted or automatically removed after a set period.
We may also use pixels, tags, and scripts that work in conjunction with cookies to collect data about your interaction with our Service.
Section 2 – Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website and checkout process to function properly. They enable secure transactions, cart functionality, and access to your account. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting the website’s functionality.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site — such as pages visited, time spent, and site performance. We use tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand and improve our website’s usability. All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (such as language, currency, or region) and provide enhanced features to improve your shopping experience.
4. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies help us and our partners (such as Meta, Google, and TikTok) deliver ads that are relevant to your interests. They track your browsing activity across sites to understand your preferences and measure ad performance. If you prefer not to receive targeted ads, you may opt out as explained below.
Section 3 – Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure secure checkout and cart functionality;
- Improve site performance and speed;
- Analyze traffic and visitor behavior;
- Personalize your shopping experience;
- Deliver relevant marketing and promotions.
Section 4 – Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website come from trusted third-party providers that help us operate and market our business, including:
- Shopify — powers our e-commerce infrastructure;
- Stripe and PayPal — process secure payments;
- Google Analytics — for traffic measurement;
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and TikTok — for ad personalization.
These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to collect or receive data from our site and other websites, and use that data to provide measurement and targeted advertising services. For information on how these third parties handle your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
Section 5 – Your Choices and Control
You have the right to control the use of cookies. You can manage, disable, or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website or checkout.
You can also manage advertising preferences via:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- Google Ads Settings
- Meta Ad Preferences
Section 6 – Consent
By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing cookies from your device.
Section 7 – Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Revisions take effect immediately upon posting on this page. The “Effective Date” above indicates the most recent update.
Section 8 – Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
