Cookie Policy
Last updated: 4 December 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how [Company Name] ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies typically contain:
- The name of the website that created the cookie
- A unique identifier
- An expiration date
- Information the website wants to remember about you
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you interact with our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
- Deliver relevant marketing content
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- Security and authentication
- Session management
- Load balancing
- Form submission
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your language and region preferences
- Storing your login details
- Remembering changes you've made to text size, fonts, and other customizable parts
- Providing live chat support
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores user preferences and settings | 1 year |
| language | Remembers language selection | 1 year |
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions | 3 months |
| ads/ga-audiences | Google Ads - remarketing and analytics | Session |
| li_sugr | LinkedIn - browser identification | 90 days |
4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
4.1 First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by our website and can only be read by us. We use these for essential functionality and to understand how you use our website.
4.2 Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by external services we use on our website. These include:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics to understand visitor behavior
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing campaigns
- LinkedIn Insights: Professional network analytics and advertising
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and conversion tracking
- HubSpot: Marketing automation and CRM
- Hotjar: Heatmaps and user behavior analytics
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use information. We recommend reviewing their policies:
- Google Privacy Policy
- LinkedIn Privacy Policy
- Facebook Privacy Policy
- HubSpot Privacy Policy
- Hotjar Privacy Policy
5. Session vs. Persistent Cookies
5.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help with navigation and allow you to move between pages without having to re-enter information.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits and help provide a personalized experience.
6. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
6.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)
Tiny graphics with a unique identifier that track whether you've opened emails or visited specific pages. Used for email marketing effectiveness and website analytics.
6.2 Local Storage
HTML5 local storage allows websites to store data locally in your browser with no expiration date. We use this for performance optimization and enhanced functionality.
6.3 Server Logs
Our servers automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Pages visited and time spent
- Date and time of access
7. Your Cookie Choices and Control
7.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Common browser cookie settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
7.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn Opt-out
7.4 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences as set through our cookie banner or browser settings.
7.5 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Some features may not function properly
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Personalization features will not work
- We cannot remember your preferences
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
8. Mobile Applications
If we develop mobile applications in the future, similar tracking technologies may be used. Mobile-specific tracking technologies include:
- Mobile advertising identifiers (IDFA for iOS, AAID for Android)
- SDK integrations for analytics and marketing
- Push notification tokens
You can control mobile tracking through your device settings or app permissions.
9. Privacy Act 2020 Compliance
Our use of cookies complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. We:
- Inform you about cookies before they are set (except strictly necessary cookies)
- Obtain consent for non-essential cookies
- Allow you to control your cookie preferences
- Provide clear information about what data is collected and how it's used
- Ensure third-party processors comply with privacy requirements
- Implement security measures to protect cookie data
- Respect your right to access, correct, and delete information collected via cookies
10. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained according to the duration specified for each cookie type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Analytics cookies: Typically 24 months or as specified by the service
- Preference cookies: Usually 1 year
- Advertising cookies: Typically 3-12 months
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through a website banner or email (for significant changes)
- Request renewed consent where required by law
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@enterprisedatasolutions.co.nz
- Phone: +64 3 123 4567
- Postal Address: Enterprise Data Solutions, 123 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
13. Privacy Commissioner
If you have concerns about how we handle cookies and personal information, you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner:
- Website: www.privacy.org.nz
- Phone: 0800 803 909
- Email: enquiries@privacy.org.nz
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