1. Cookies and New Zealand Law
Under the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand), information collected through cookies and similar technologies may constitute personal information when it can identify you or be linked to you. We handle that information in line with our Privacy Policy and only use non-essential cookies where you have given appropriate consent through our cookie banner or settings (except where an exception applies under applicable law).
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preference settings (expires after 1 year)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Time spent on pages
- Bounce rates and traffic sources
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites with the intention of displaying relevant advertisements. They may be set by third-party advertising partners.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Accept all categories of cookies
- Reject: Reject all non-essential cookies
- Cookie Settings: Customize which categories of cookies you accept
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, or by using your browser settings.
6. Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit the services we can offer.
7. Third-Party Cookies and Advertising
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These services may include analytics providers and advertising networks (for example, if we use Google Analytics, Google Ads conversion tracking, or remarketing tags). Those providers process information in accordance with their own terms and privacy notices (such as Google’s Advertising & Privacy resources). We do not control third-party cookies; you can manage them through this site’s cookie preferences where applicable, your browser, or the third party’s tools (for example, Google’s ad settings where available).
8. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage to remember your cookie consent preferences. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored locally on your device.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: connect@purgingbrforce.world
Phone: +64 210 816 6486
Address: 109 Veale Road, Ridgewood, New Plymouth 4371, New Zealand