Last updated: 2 April 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session-based" (deleted when you close your browser).
Cookies We Use
The following table explains the types of cookies we use on hellotaranaki.co.nz and their purpose:
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | These cookies are necessary for the Site to function correctly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies. | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics | We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, which pages are most popular, and how visitors navigate the Site. This data helps us improve our content and user experience. All data is aggregated and anonymous. | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate | Affiliate cookies track referrals to third-party betting sites when you click on our affiliate links. These cookies allow the betting operator to attribute your registration or deposit to Hello Taranaki, so that we receive a commission. They do not collect personal information beyond the referral source. | 30 – 90 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services. These may include analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) and affiliate tracking platforms used by the betting operators we link to. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not have control over the cookies set by third parties.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or receive a notification when a cookie is set. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Opt-out tools: Some analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Clearing cookies: You can delete cookies that have already been set on your device through your browser settings at any time.
Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and your browsing experience.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch via our Contact page.