Cookie Policy | Cholmarephralir

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.

Cookies serve various purposes, from essential website functionality to analytics and advertising. They help improve your browsing experience by enabling features, personalizing content, and providing insights into how our website is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work correctly without them.

Examples:

Session cookies that maintain your connection to the website
Security cookies that prevent fraudulent activity
Cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences

Duration: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent strictly necessary cookies may remain for up to 12 months.

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether error messages are encountered. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Examples:

Google Analytics cookies that track page views and user behavior
Cookies that measure website load times and performance
Heatmap cookies that show where users click on pages

Duration: Typically 24 months

Opt-out: You can disable these cookies through our cookie preference center or your browser settings.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) to provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

Cookies that remember your language selection
Cookies that store your font size preference
Cookies that remember items in your shopping basket

Duration: Typically 12 months

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Currently, we do not use third-party advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent before implementing such cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use. These may include:

Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior
Social Media Platforms: If we embed social media content, these platforms may set cookies

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies.

4. How to Control Cookies

4.1 Cookie Preference Center

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can manage your cookie preferences by:

Clicking "Accept All" to consent to all cookies
Clicking "Reject" to decline non-essential cookies
Clicking "Cookie Settings" to customize your preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

Block all cookies
Allow only first-party cookies
Delete cookies when you close your browser
Notify you when a website tries to set a cookie

However, blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using these tools:

Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can control cookies through our cookie preference center and browser settings as described above.

6. Cookie Lifespan

Cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Our persistent cookies typically last between 12 and 24 months

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

8. More Information

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9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Cholmarephralir
68 Beach Road
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
New Zealand

Email: online@cholmarephralir.world
Phone: +64 9 919 2320