Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Squablontydhex ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the website squablontydhex.world (the "Site"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we process your personal data. By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, except where you have rejected non-essential cookies via our cookie banner or cookie settings.

Our contact details are:

Squablontydhex
1A/155 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Email: team@squablontydhex.world
Phone: +64 9 941 4911

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owner. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by a different domain, e.g. an analytics provider). They may also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels (tracking pixels or web beacons). Where we use such technologies in a way that involves personal data, we treat them in line with this policy and our Privacy Policy.

3. Legal basis (GDPR and ePrivacy)

Where the GDPR and ePrivacy rules apply (e.g. if you are in the European Economic Area):

• Strictly necessary cookies are used to provide a service you have requested (e.g. to remember your cookie preferences or to keep you logged in). They do not require your consent but must be limited to what is essential.
• Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how the Site is used (e.g. number of visitors, pages viewed). We use them only with your consent where required by law.
• Marketing or targeting cookies may be used to deliver relevant ads or to measure ad effectiveness. We use them only with your consent where required by law.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in our cookie banner or in the footer of the Site. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

4. Categories of cookies we use

4.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They enable core features such as security, network management, load balancing, and remembering your cookie consent choices. The Site cannot be used properly without them. They do not store personally identifiable information in a way that is used for profiling. We do not ask for consent for these cookies; they are always enabled. You can disable them only by changing your browser settings, which may affect how the Site works.

4.2 Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g. which pages are visited, how long users stay, and whether they encounter errors). This information is used in aggregate to improve the Site and user experience. We use them only if you have accepted "Analytics" in our cookie settings. The data may be processed in our systems or by trusted analytics providers who act on our instructions and in line with our Privacy Policy.

If you do not accept analytics cookies, we will not place them. You can change your choice at any time via Cookie settings.

4.3 Marketing cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements, to measure the effectiveness of campaigns, or to build audiences for advertising. We use them only if you have accepted "Marketing" in our cookie settings. You can withdraw consent at any time via Cookie settings.

5. Retention periods

Cookie retention depends on the type of cookie:

• Strictly necessary: typically session or until you clear storage or update preferences.
• Analytics: we aim to keep analytics cookie data for no longer than 24 months, unless a shorter period is required by our tools or by law.
• Marketing: as specified by the relevant provider and in line with our Privacy Policy, generally not longer than 24 months.

After the retention period, the data is deleted or anonymised.

6. How to manage cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies and similar technologies in several ways:

• Our cookie banner and Cookie settings: when you first visit the Site, you can choose "Accept all", "Reject", or "Cookie settings" to enable or disable analytics and marketing cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie settings" (e.g. in the footer).
• Browser settings: most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, or to delete existing cookies. You can usually find these options under "Settings", "Privacy", or "Options". Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
• Device settings: on mobile devices, you may be able to manage tracking via your device settings.

For more information on managing cookies in your browser, see your browser’s help section or visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

7. Third-party cookies

If we integrate third-party services (e.g. analytics or payment providers), those third parties may set their own cookies subject to their privacy and cookie policies. We only allow such cookies where we have a lawful basis (e.g. your consent for non-essential cookies) and where we have assessed the provider’s compliance with data protection law. We do not control third-party cookies; please refer to the relevant provider’s policy for details and how to opt out.

8. New Zealand

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, personal information collected via cookies is treated as personal information when it identifies an individual. We collect and use such information only for the purposes described in this policy and in our Privacy Policy, and we do not use cookies for purposes that would be unexpected or unfair to you. You can contact us at any time to ask about the personal information we hold and how we use cookies.

9. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the Site, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top will be revised when we make material changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent again if we introduce new non-essential cookies or materially change how we use cookies.

10. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Squablontydhex
1A/155 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Email: team@squablontydhex.world
Phone: +64 9 941 4911