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 and to provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how Whrexxondlox ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website whrexxondlox.ddd.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions properly
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To analyze how visitors use our website
  • To deliver relevant advertising (with your consent)
  • To improve your browsing experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to your actions, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

  • Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences
  • Session Cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
  • Security Cookies: Help protect against security threats

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve our website and services.

  • Page Views: Track which pages are visited
  • Traffic Sources: Identify how visitors find our website
  • User Behavior: Understand navigation patterns

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

  • Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized ads
  • Social Media Cookies: Enable social sharing features
  • Retargeting Cookies: Show relevant ads based on your interests

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Most of our cookies expire within 12 months, though some analytics cookies may persist for up to 26 months.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising networks
  • Social media platforms
  • Payment processors

Please refer to these third parties' privacy policies for more information about their cookies.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences through our cookie settings.

6.2 Through Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete individual or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites
  • Set preferences for different types of cookies

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using:

7. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close the browser
  • Pixel Tags: Small images that track user behavior

These technologies are subject to the same controls as cookies.

8. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

New Zealand: Under the Privacy Act 2020, information collected through cookies may be personal information if it can identify you (for example, when combined with other data). We only use non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) where you have made an informed choice through our cookie banner or settings. Strictly necessary cookies are used where needed to provide the service you have asked for.

GDPR and ePrivacy (where applicable):

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Used without consent as they are essential for website operation
  • Analytics and Marketing Cookies: Used only with your explicit consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting our website, or by adjusting your browser settings as described above.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

Whrexxondlox

102 Commercial Street, Tākaka 7110, New Zealand

Email: online@whrexxondlox.world