Cookie Policy
This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are used on xyn.sony.net (collectively the "Site"), why they are used, and how you can control their use.
A Cookie is a small text file that a website asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference. Those Cookies are set by us and are called first-party Cookies. We also use third-party Cookies – which are Cookies set by an organisation other than Sony – for our advertising and marketing efforts.
Adjusting Cookie Settings and Deleting Cookies
You can change your Cookie preferences or withdraw your consent at any time via Manage Cookies []. Select the different category headings to find out more and change the default settings according to your preference.
We remind you that the Cookies you accepted previously might remain stored in your browser. If you wish to remove the Cookies already placed, you can do this by deleting these Cookies via your browser.
You may also adjust your browser settings to prevent websites from setting Cookies altogether. If you do this, some functionality of our website may not be available or work properly. Learn more about how to adjust the settings for different browsers:
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Strictly Necessary Cookies
These Cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. You can set your browser to block these Cookies, but this may impact the functionality of the website.
| Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Explanation of Cookies | Cookies used |
|---|---|---|---|
| xyn.sony.net | __hs_opt_out | This is for the cookie opt-out. It is stored as a string "yes" or "no" and has an expiration period of 6 months. | First Party |
| __hs_do_not_track | This is for stopping any data transmission to HubSpot. It is stored as a string "yes" and has an expiration period of 6 months. | First Party | |
| __hs_initial_opt_in | This is for hiding the banner when viewing in strict mode. It is stored as a string "yes" or "no" and has an expiration period of 7 days. | First Party | |
| __hs_cookie_cat_pref | This is for recording the categories to which the visitor has agreed. The expiration period is 6 months. | First Party | |
| __hs_gpc_banner_dismiss | This is for controlling the display of the Global Privacy Control banner. It is stored as a string "yes" or "no" and has an expiration period of 180 days. | First Party | |
| __hs_notify_banner_dismiss | This is for controlling the type of consent banner notified on the site. It is stored as a boolean value "True" and has an expiration period of 180 days. | First Party | |
| hs_ab_test | This is for managing the visitor's A/B test page versions. It stores the A/B test page ID and variation ID and expires at the end of the session. | First Party | |
| <id>_key | This is for enabling revisit to a password-protected page without logging in again. The cookie name is unique and has an expiration period of 14 days. | First Party | |
| hs-messages-is-open | This determines whether to open the chat widget on future visits. If it exists, it is stored as "True" and has an expiration period of 30 minutes. | First Party | |
| hs-messages-hide-welcome-message | This is for controlling the display of the chat widget's welcome message for 1 day. It is stored as "True" or "False" and has an expiration period of 1 day. | First Party | |
| __hsmem | This is for identifying membership users at login. The expiration period is 7 days. | First Party | |
| hs-membership-csrf | This is for preventing forgery in content membership login. The expiration period is the end of the session. | First Party | |
| hublytics_events_53 | This is for temporary storage until the tracking event delivery is completed. The expiration period is the end of the session. | First Party | |
| hs.superstore.laboratory<id> | This is for offline caching of the cohort for HubSpot Product experiments. The expiration period is usually 48 hours. | First Party | |
| __cfruid | This is for controlling the rate limit policies for the HubSpot CDN provider (Cloudflare Cookie). The expiration period is the end of the session. | First Party | |
| __cfuvid | This is for controlling the rate limit policies for the HubSpot CDN provider (Cloudflare Cookie). The expiration period is the end of the session. | First Party | |
| __cf_bm | This is for bot protection by the HubSpot CDN provider (Cloudflare Cookie). The expiration period is 30 minutes. | First Party | |
| youtube.com | CONSENT | This cookie is used by Youtube. | Third Party |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They also help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, and to 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.
| Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Explanation of Cookies | Cookies used |
|---|---|---|---|
|
xyn.sony.net Google Analytics |
_gid | This cookie is used by GA4 to track user behavior during a day’s session. The expiration period is 24 hours. | First Party |
| _ga_xxxxxxxxxx | This cookie is used by GA4 to maintain session state. The expiration period is 2 years. | First Party | |
| _ga | This cookie is used by GA4 to distinguish users. The expiration period is 2 years. | First Party | |
|
xyn.sony.net Hubspot |
__hstc | This cookie is used to track the visitor.This cookie stores information such as the domain, timestamp at the time of visit, and session count. The expiration period is 6 months. | First Party |
| hubspotutk | This cookie is used to track the ID of the visitor.The expiration period is 6 months. | First Party | |
| __hssc | This cookie is used to track the visitor's session.The expiration period is 30 seconds. | First Party | |
| __hssrc | This cookie is used to determine whether the visitor has restarted their browser. The expiration period is until the session ends. | First Party | |
| youtube.com | VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | This cookie is used by Youtube. | Third Party |
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 directly store personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less personalised advertising.
| Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Explanation of Cookies | Cookies used |
|---|---|---|---|
| sony.net | _gat_UA-XXXXXX-X | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to track user behavior. The expiration period is a few seconds. | First Party |
| xyn.sony.net | _gat_gtag_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to track user behavior. The expiration period is a few seconds. | First Party |
| youtube.com | TESTCOOKIESENABLED | This cookie is used by Youtube. | Third Party |
| CONSENT | This cookie is used by Youtube. | Third Party | |
| YSC | This cookie is used by Youtube. | Third Party |
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