Rikyu Matcha Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 05 November, 2025
Welcome to Rikyu Matcha. We are delighted to share the story of our authentic Japanese matcha with you.
To ensure your browsing experience on our informational site is as smooth and delightful as our matcha, our website (like most modern websites) uses "cookies." This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. It enables the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several key reasons, all of which are designed to give you the best possible experience as you learn about our products:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function securely and correctly. They are used for basic site navigation and security features. Our site cannot function properly without them.
• Example: Remembering your cookie consent choice so we don't ask you again on every page.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. They help us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors from the USA find us, and where we can make improvements to our site's content and design.
• Example: We use Google Analytics to see which product details pages are viewed the most.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies "remember" choices you make to provide a more personal and convenient experience.
• Example: Remembering if you've already closed a promotional pop-up or newsletter sign-up box.
4. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
As we work to share our passion for authentic Japanese matcha, we may use these cookies to show you relevant advertisements on other websites (like social media or Google). They help us connect with new matcha lovers and inform you of our brand.
• Example: Using a Facebook Pixel to show you our brand story after you've visited our site.
Your Choices & Managing Cookies
Your privacy is our priority. When you first visit our site, you will be asked to consent to our use of cookies.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Additionally, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. However, please be aware that if you disable Strictly Necessary Cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
To learn more about how to manage cookies on your browser, visit the browser's help page:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@rikyumatcha.com