Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Effective date: March 13, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is used. Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser). Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may be used alongside cookies for similar purposes.
2. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on kobayashigroup.io:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that enable basic navigation, security, and form functionality. These are set in response to actions you take such as filling out forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the site may not work as a result.
Provider: Kobayashi Group / Netlify · Duration: Session
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. All information collected is aggregated and anonymized.
Provider: Vercel Analytics / Netlify Analytics · Duration: Up to 12 months
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and form state during your session. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Provider: Kobayashi Group · Duration: Session to 30 days
Currently, Kobayashi Group does not use marketing or advertising tracking cookies on this website. Should we introduce any in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.
Status: Not in use
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website is hosted on Netlify. Netlify may set cookies necessary for site delivery, DDoS protection, and performance. We also embed a 3D scene from Spline (spline.design) on certain pages, which may set cookies or use local storage to cache assets for performance.
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers for full details:
- Netlify: netlify.com/privacy
- Spline: spline.design/privacy
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Visit your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
- Browser-specific guides: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge each provide cookie management in their privacy or security settings.
- Opt-out tools: For analytics, you can opt out using browser-level tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (if applicable) or by enabling “Do Not Track” in your browser settings — which we honor.
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our site as they are required for the site to function. You can block them via your browser, but this may prevent you from using certain features.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to have your activity tracked. We respect DNT signals where technically feasible. Our analytics implementations are configured to anonymize data and, where possible, honor opt-out preferences.
6. Cookie Consent
For visitors in jurisdictions where cookie consent is required by law (such as the EU/EEA under GDPR/ePrivacy Directive), we will present a consent mechanism prior to setting non-essential cookies. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to use the site after being presented with a cookie notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at hello@kobayashigroup.io. Kobayashi Group, San Francisco, CA.