This Cookie Policy details how Papatoetoe & Otara Digital employs cookies and similar technologies on its website, podigital.co.nz. This document explains the nature of these technologies, their purpose, and how users can manage their preferences.
Papatoetoe & Otara Digital operates as an independent news publication. Our use of cookies is designed to support our journalistic operations and enhance the functionality of our digital platform.
Cookies are small text files that websites, when visited, place on your computer or mobile device. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
These files enable a website to remember your actions and preferences over a period. This means you do not have to keep re-entering them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device even after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted once you close your browser.
Papatoetoe & Otara Digital uses various types of cookies to operate its online services. Each category serves a distinct operational purpose.
These cookies are critical for the fundamental operation of our website. Without them, certain services and features would not be available.
Essential cookies facilitate core functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. They are typically set in response to actions performed by you, which amount to a request for services, like setting your privacy preferences.
These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. Your browser cannot be identified through these cookies.
Papatoetoe & Otara Digital employs Google Analytics to collect data on how visitors interact with our website. This information is used to understand user behavior and improve website performance.
Google Analytics cookies gather data anonymously. They track details such as the number of visitors, the pages visited, and the duration of visits to the site.
This data helps our editorial team identify popular content and areas requiring further development. The information collected does not identify individual users.
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on page.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver more relevant advertisements. This practice is commonly known as interest-based advertising.
The information collected by AdSense cookies helps direct advertisements that may be of interest to you. This supports the financial viability of our independent news reporting.
These cookies do not track personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number. They primarily focus on anonymous browsing data.
You retain control over cookie placement on your device. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings.
You can configure your browser to reject all cookies, or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, doing so may impact the functionality of parts of our website.
For more general information on how to control cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Specific opt-out mechanisms are also available for advertising cookies:
Upon your initial visit to podigital.co.nz, a cookie consent banner is presented. This banner requests your permission to use non-essential cookies.
By clicking "Accept" or continuing to browse the website after seeing the banner, you are consenting to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time through the settings available on our website or within your browser.
The duration for which a cookie remains on your device varies. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. The expiry period of these cookies can range from a few minutes to several years, depending on their purpose.
Papatoetoe & Otara Digital adheres to New Zealand's legal framework regarding electronic communications and data privacy. This includes the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 and the Privacy Act 2020.
Our cookie practices comply with these regulations by ensuring transparency and providing users with control over their data. We do not engage in practices that contravene New Zealand law.
The collection and processing of personal data, even when anonymized through cookies, are conducted in accordance with the principles set forth in the Privacy Act 2020.
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or relevant legislation. Any revisions will be published on this page.
Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. The date of the last update will be clearly indicated at the top of the policy.
Material changes to this policy will be communicated through appropriate channels, such as a notice on our website homepage.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact our privacy team.
You can reach us by email at privacy@podigital.co.nz. We will endeavor to respond to your inquiry promptly.
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