This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Cartilagesievemu ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at cartilagesievemu.world, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and use personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookies on this website is:
Cartilagesievemu
Coastlands Shopping Centre, 2 State Highway 1, Paraparaumu 6010, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 298 2056
Email: hello@cartilagesievemu.world
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into the following categories based on their purpose. You can manage your preferences for each category through our Cookie Settings panel, accessible via the cookie banner on our website.
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. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings.
Examples of strictly necessary cookies we use:
- cookieConsent — Stores your cookie consent preference (local storage, duration: 12 months)
- cookieSettings — Stores your detailed cookie category preferences (local storage, duration: 12 months)
- sessionID — Maintains your session state during form interactions (session cookie, duration: session)
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. This data helps us improve website structure, content, and user experience. Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you consent through our cookie banner or Cookie Settings.
Examples of analytics data collected:
- Number of visitors and page views
- Time spent on individual pages
- Navigation paths through the website
- Geographic region (derived from IP address, anonymised)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referral source (search engine, direct visit, external link)
Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 14 months in identifiable form, after which it is aggregated and anonymised. Aggregated analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. Marketing cookies are only activated with your explicit consent through our cookie banner or Cookie Settings panel.
Marketing cookies may be used to:
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Deliver relevant promotional content about our wellness programmes
- Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement
- Understand how users arrived at our website from advertising platforms
We do not use marketing cookies to build detailed personal profiles for sale to third parties.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies govern their use. Third-party services that may set cookies include:
- Web analytics platforms (when analytics cookies are consented to)
- Advertising networks (when marketing cookies are consented to)
- Content delivery networks that serve fonts and icons
We review our third-party cookie usage regularly and update this policy when our service providers change.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive:
- Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website
- Analytics and marketing cookies are used only with your explicit consent, obtained through our cookie consent banner
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, we collect information through cookies only for purposes connected with our functions and with appropriate transparency about our practices.
6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Cookie Banner and Settings
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears with three options: Accept All, Reject, and Cookie Settings. Through Cookie Settings, you can toggle Analytics and Marketing cookies on or off while Strictly Necessary cookies remain always active. Your preferences are saved in your browser's local storage.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
6.3 Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for our website and revisiting the site to set new preferences, or by contacting us at hello@cartilagesievemu.world. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
7. Data Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the cookie categories you consent to, we may collect:
- Unique cookie identifiers and consent timestamps
- IP address (anonymised where possible for analytics)
- Browser and device characteristics
- Pages viewed and interaction events
- Referral and campaign attribution data (marketing cookies only)
This data may constitute personal data under GDPR. For information about how we process personal data, your rights, and data retention, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. Data Retention for Cookie Data
- Consent records: 12 months from the date consent was given or last updated
- Analytics cookies: Maximum 14 months, then anonymised
- Marketing cookies: Maximum 90 days unless a shorter period is specified by the provider
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
9. Security Measures
Cookie data is transmitted over HTTPS encrypted connections. We implement access controls to limit who within our organisation can access analytics and marketing data. Third-party cookie providers are selected based on their security practices and compliance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Your Rights
In relation to personal data collected through cookies, you have the rights described in our Privacy Policy, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand) or your local EU supervisory authority.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, our practices, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, contact:
Cartilagesievemu
Coastlands Shopping Centre, 2 State Highway 1, Paraparaumu 6010, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 298 2056
Email: hello@cartilagesievemu.world