Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Faunaglow.site uses cookies and similar technologies. Read it with our Privacy Policy.
In New Zealand, data collected through cookies can be personal information under the Privacy Act 2020 if it identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you. We handle it in line with the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs).
1. Who Is Responsible
Faunaglow.site
The Arts Village, 1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Email: talk@faunaglow.site
Phone: +64 27 361 8565
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use local storage in your browser to remember your cookie consent choices.
Cookies may be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by a service we use, such as analytics).
3. Why We Use Cookies
- To run and secure the website (strictly necessary)
- To remember your cookie preferences
- To understand site use in aggregate (analytics — with your consent)
- To support marketing measurement, if enabled (marketing — with your consent)
4. Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Consent? | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Site operation, security, storing consent choice | Not required — essential | Session to 12 months |
| Analytics | Visitor numbers, pages viewed, performance | Yes — opt in via banner | Up to 26 months |
| Marketing | Ad measurement or promotional content elsewhere | Yes — opt in via banner | Up to 12 months |
Optional cookies are not set until you choose Accept all or turn them on in Cookie settings. Necessary cookies stay on because the site needs them.
5. Privacy Act 2020 and Consent
We comply with the Privacy Act 2020 by:
- Being open about what each category does
- Getting your informed consent before non-essential cookies that collect personal information
- Using cookie data only for purposes we have told you about
- Letting you withdraw consent (browser settings, clearing data, or contacting us)
If GDPR applies to you, we use consent for optional cookies and legitimate interests for strictly necessary cookies where appropriate.
6. How to Control Cookies
Our banner lets you Accept all, Reject optional cookies, or open Cookie settings to choose categories.
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.). Blocking all cookies may stop parts of the site from working.
7. Third Parties and Overseas Processing
If you allow analytics or marketing cookies, providers may process data on our behalf and may be located outside New Zealand. We use contractual safeguards where required under IPP 12 — see our Privacy Policy. We do not sell cookie data.
8. Your Rights and Complaints
You may request access to or correction of personal information collected via cookies under the Privacy Act 2020. Contact us at talk@faunaglow.site.
Complaints: Office of the Privacy Commissioner — www.privacy.org.nz, phone 0800 803 909. EEA residents may contact their local supervisory authority.
9. Changes
We may update this policy when our tools or the law change. The date at the top will be revised.