1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information that allows a website to recognise your device and remember certain details about your visit, such as your preferences and login details. These cookies help us create a seamless experience, enhancing your journey on our website inspired by the scenic beauty of New Zealand.
Cookies enable us to provide a more personalised and optimised experience for our users, improving functionality and efficiency when navigating our website, much like the smooth roads winding through New Zealand’s stunning landscapes.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Ensuring the proper functionality of our website.
- Remembering your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
- Analysing website traffic and user behaviour to improve user experience.
- Providing relevant advertisements and marketing materials based on your preferences.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses different types of cookies, categorised as follows:
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3.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, certain features may not be available. They include:
- Session cookies that keep you logged in while browsing.
- Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activities, ensuring a safe experience.
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3.2. Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us analyse how users interact with our website. We use them to understand:
- Which pages are visited most frequently.
- How long users stay on certain pages.
- How users navigate our site.
This information helps us improve our website’s performance and user experience, much like the ongoing efforts to enhance New Zealand’s tourism infrastructure.
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3.3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your choices, such as:
- Your preferred language.
- Your saved settings and preferences.
By storing this information, we can enhance usability and convenience, similar to how local knowledge guides visitors to the best spots in New Zealand.
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3.4. Advertising/Targeting Cookies
We use these cookies to show you relevant advertisements. They help us:
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Provide advertisements that align with your interests.
- Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement, much like how you might want to explore different corners of New Zealand without redundancy.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services we use, such as:
- Google Analytics – for tracking website traffic.
- Advertising partners – for delivering targeted ads.
- Social media platforms – for enabling social sharing features.
These third parties may use cookies to track your online activities beyond our website, just as you might be followed by New Zealand's stunning nature wherever you go.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Delete all cookies.
- Block certain types of cookies.
- Set notifications for when a website wants to store a cookie.
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data.
5.1. Managing Cookies in Popular Browsers
Note: Disabling cookies may impact the functionality of some features on our website, much like missing out on the essential details that make a trip to New Zealand unforgettable.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we use cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date, similar to how New Zealand’s seasons change and bring new experiences.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at [email protected]. We’re always here to help guide your journey, much like a local guide would assist you in New Zealand’s wild landscapes.