- Introduction
This Cookie Policy applies to the website www.plaidstoragecot.com, operated by Plaidstoragecot, a company registered in New Zealand. Our registered office is located at 254 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand. You may contact us via email at support@plaidstoragecot.com or by telephone at +64 9 360 1361.
This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience when you visit our website. By continuing to browse our site, you acknowledge our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. They are used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. - Our Use of Cookies
We categorize the cookies used on our website as follows:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to move around the site and use its features. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are enabled by default.
Performance and Functional Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
Third-Party Cookies (Payment Processing): Please note that for the purpose of processing payments securely, we utilize Stripe. Stripe may set cookies in connection with their payment services to facilitate transaction processing and security. These third-party cookies are managed by Stripe and are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.
- Your Consent and Control
In compliance with data protection regulations applicable in the European Union (GDPR) and New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020), we implement a clear consent mechanism:
Non-Essential Cookies: We will only place non-essential cookies (including performance and functional cookies) on your device after you have explicitly clicked the “Accept” button on our cookie banner.
Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, where you can choose to block or delete cookies. Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain areas of our website.
- Cookie Retention Periods
The duration for which cookies are stored on your device depends on their type:
Session Cookies: These are temporary and are erased when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your hard drive until you erase them or your browser does, depending on the cookie’s expiration date.
Strictly necessary cookies typically expire at the end of the session or within a short, defined period necessary for functionality.
Performance cookies generally have a retention period ranging from 30 days to 2 years, depending on the specific analytical tool requirements, after which they are automatically purged.
- Compliance and Data Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We process personal information in accordance with applicable New Zealand and European laws. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. For more detailed information on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. - Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last updated. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
For any inquiries regarding this policy, please contact our support team at support@plaidstoragecot.com.