Cookie Policy

Sony Biotechnology Inc.

Last Updated: April 19, 2023

This Cookie Policy describes what cookies are used on www.sonybiotechnology.com (“Site”), which is owned and managed by Sony Biotechnology Inc. (“Sony,” “We,” or “Us”). This Policy also describes why cookies are used, and how you can control their use.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a simple text file, containing small amounts of information, that a website asks your browser to store on your device to remember information about you, such as your language preference. In this policy, the term “cookie” also refers to similar technologies that carry out the purposes described below, such as web tags or other trackers.

Cookies that are set by us are called first-party cookies and can only be read by us. Sony is the data controller of these cookies. The Site may also use third-party cookies, which are cookies set by an organization other than Sony, and typically these allow us to analyze site usage and improve the site experience. Sony may not control the storage or access to these cookies. You should review the privacy and cookie policies of these services to find out how these third parties use cookies and where your cookie data is being stored and processed. Information collected from cookies may be transferred to a country other than your own, where different laws may apply. Where required, Sony will take steps to ensure that privacy protections are applied by our service providers and partners.

We use Google Analytics provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze your use of the Site. The information generated by Google's cookies about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transferred to and held on Google's servers in the US. Google will use this information to analyze your use of the Site. Google may also transfer the information to third parties where required to do so by law or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with other information of Google. By using this Site, you consent to the processing of your information collected by Google as described above and for the purposes described above.

Cookies used on this Site

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some certain Site features or functions may not work if Strictly Necessary Cookies are blocked.

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

How long do we keep cookie data?

We keep information collected from cookies for a maximum of 2 years. For more details on how long we keep information collected from specific cookies, please select "Cookie Details" in the Cookie Preference Center.

How to opt-out?

You can opt-out of each cookie category (except Strictly Necessary Cookies) by clicking on the Customize Cookies link here.