Cookie Policy

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This Cookie Policy explains how Skeletondetoxau ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at skeletondetoxau.world. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal information under the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience. Similar technologies include localStorage, sessionStorage, and pixel tags.

2. Agency and Contact Details

Skeletondetoxau
37 Domett Street, Westport 7825, New Zealand
Email: community@skeletondetoxau.world
Phone: +64 3 789 7043

3. Cookie Categories

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that store your cookie consent preferences in localStorage. Without these cookies, certain features of the website would not work properly.

  • Cookie consent storage (localStorage key: cookie_consent) — stores your cookie preferences
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Legal basis: legitimate interest (essential for website operation)

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting usage data. They are only activated if you provide consent through our cookie banner. Where activated, data may be processed by third-party analytics providers under contractual safeguards consistent with the Privacy Act 2020.

  • Purpose: page views, session duration, navigation patterns, and aggregated traffic analysis
  • Duration: up to 26 months
  • Legal basis: consent (Privacy Act 2020 — collection for a lawful purpose with your authorisation)

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our outreach efforts and, where applicable, deliver relevant content. They are only activated if you provide consent through our cookie banner.

  • Purpose: campaign measurement and content relevance
  • Duration: up to 12 months
  • Legal basis: consent (Privacy Act 2020 — collection for a lawful purpose with your authorisation)

4. Legal Basis Under New Zealand Law

Under the Privacy Act 2020, we collect and use information obtained through cookies only for lawful purposes connected with our functions. Strictly necessary cookies support the operation of the website. Analytics and marketing cookies involve the collection of personal information (such as IP addresses and browsing behaviour) and are used only with your consent, unless an exception applies under the Privacy Act 2020.

We comply with the Information Privacy Principles, including limits on use and disclosure (IPPs 10–11) and requirements for overseas disclosure where third-party providers process data outside New Zealand (IPP 12).

5. Managing Your Preferences

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your settings at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the banner or clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Your preferences are stored in localStorage and persist across sessions until you clear them or change your settings.

6. Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Third-Party Cookies and Overseas Processors

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers or content delivery networks. These third parties may process information outside New Zealand. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients protect personal information in a manner consistent with the Privacy Act 2020. Each third party has its own privacy policy governing the use of cookies.

8. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access and request correction of personal information we hold about you, and to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time. You may also complain to us or to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz. For more information about your privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

10. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at community@skeletondetoxau.world or +64 3 789 7043.