Cookie Policy
Information about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to website operators. Similar technologies include localStorage, which we use to store your cookie consent choices.
Under the Privacy Act 2020, information collected through cookies may constitute personal information where it relates to an identifiable individual. We handle such information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
Gardenbright
109 Main Street, Greytown 5712, New Zealand
Email: notifyuse@gardenbright.world
Phone: +64 21 539 528
3. Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include data stored in localStorage under the key "cookie_consent" to remember your cookie choices.
- Purpose: Website functionality and consent management
- Retention: Until you clear browser data or change your preferences
- Legal basis: Required for the operation of the website; collection is authorised under the Privacy Act 2020 (IPP 1)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths. They are only activated if you consent through our cookie banner.
- Purpose: Website performance analysis and improvement
- Retention: Up to 26 months
- Legal basis: Your consent (IPP 3)
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, including Google Ads. They are only activated if you consent through our cookie banner.
- Purpose: Content personalisation and campaign measurement
- Retention: Up to 12 months
- Legal basis: Your consent (IPP 3)
4. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or open Cookie Settings to choose individual categories. Non-essential cookies are not placed until you have given consent.
Your preferences are saved in localStorage and remembered on subsequent visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser data and revisiting the site, or by contacting us. You can also manage or block cookies through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers (for example, Google Analytics), advertising platforms (for example, Google Ads conversion tracking), or content delivery networks (for example, Font Awesome via CDN). These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use cookies and personal information.
Where personal information collected through third-party cookies is disclosed outside New Zealand, we comply with IPP 12 of the Privacy Act 2020. See our Privacy Policy for more information.
6. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Make a complaint to us or to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (www.privacy.org.nz)
For full details of your privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The updated date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.