Cookie Policy
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1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
2. How We Use Cookies
Strainstrainflex, based in Pukekohe, New Zealand, uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website performance
- Provide relevant educational content about daily balance and routines
- Ensure the security of our website
- Comply with New Zealand privacy requirements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 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.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant content. They may be set by third-party advertising partners.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Meta to deliver advertising | 3 months |
| ads_prefs | Stores advertising preferences | 1 year |
4. 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: Enable all cookies including analytics and marketing
- Reject All: Accept only strictly necessary cookies
- Cookie Settings: Customise your preferences for each cookie category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.
5. Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from all or specific websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features.
5.1 Browser-Specific Instructions
- 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
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These may include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
- Google Maps: For displaying our location on the contact page
- Font services: For loading web fonts
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We encourage you to review their policies.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website respects these signals where technically feasible.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. New Zealand Privacy Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and align with international standards including the GDPR for visitors from the European Union. We are committed to transparency about our data collection practices.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Address: 78 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe 2120, New Zealand
- Phone: +642041708523
- Email: contact@strainstrainflex.world