LIVE STUDY PLAY LTD
(Last updated 16 July 2025)
1. About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how and why LIVE STUDY PLAY LTD (“we”, “our”, “us”) deploy cookies and similar technologies on <hikariworld.uk> (including play.hikariworld.uk) and the choices you have under:
- UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) as transposed in Member States
- UK / EU GDPR (where cookies involve personal data processing)
This Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They enable core functionality (e.g., keeping you logged in) and help us analyse usage patterns or personalise content.
3. Our Cookie Governance Framework
| Principle | Implementation |
| Consent first | Any cookie not strictly necessary is blocked until you give explicit, granular consent via the banner. |
| Granular control | Banner offers “Accept All”, “Reject All”, “Customise Settings”. You can later reopen the Cookie Settings panel from the page footer to modify choices. |
| 12-month renewal | We request consent again after 12 months, or sooner if we add a new cookie purpose. |
| Proof of consent | Anonymised consent logs (hash of IP + timestamp) are retained for 3 years to defend regulatory audits. |
4. Cookies We Set
| Category | Cookie name(s) | First / Third-party | Purpose & legal basis | Lifespan |
| Strictly Necessary | sessionid | First | Maintains authenticated session; enables secure checkout. Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR – contract | Session |
| csrftoken | First | Protects against cross-site request forgery. Art. 6 (1)(f) – legitimate interest (security) | Session | |
| Preference | locale | First | Stores language/currency selection to display correct storefront. Consent | 7 days |
| Analytics (loaded only after opt-in) | _ga, _ga_* | Third (Google Analytics) | Measures visitor interactions, retention, purchase funnel. Consent | 13 months / 1 day |
| hjSessionUser_* | Third (Hotjar) | Heat-map & UX diagnostics. Consent | 365 days | |
| Marketing (currently disabled; listed for transparency) | __gads, IDE | Third (Google Ads) | Tracks ad clicks to optimise campaigns. Consent | 13 months |
Where cookies capture personal data (e.g., IP address), our lawful bases under GDPR are shown.
5. Managing or Withdrawing Consent
- Cookie Settings panel – Click “Manage Cookies” in the footer; toggle categories on/off; changes take effect immediately.
- Browser controls – You can delete or block cookies via your browser preferences. See:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge, Safari and others provide similar options.
- Opt-out mechanisms for third parties –
- Google Analytics: <tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout>
- Hotjar: <help.hotjar.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011789248-Hotjar-Cookie-Information>
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair core site functions.
6. Updates to This Policy
- Material changes (e.g., adding marketing cookies) will be highlighted in-banner and via a site notice at least 14 days before activation.
- Version history is kept for accountability.
| Version | Date | Key changes |
| 1.0 | 16 Jul 2025 | Initial publication |
7. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or your privacy rights:
Data Protection Officer – LIVE STUDY PLAY LTD
Dept 4558a, 126 East Ferry Rd, London E14 9FP, United Kingdom
info@hikariworld.uk (subject: “Cookies”)
You may also lodge a complaint with the UK ICO or your local EU supervisory authority.
By continuing to browse without refusing non-essential cookies or by clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the deployment of cookies as described above.