Cookies Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. 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 and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. They help us provide you with a better experience when you browse our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

The New Zealand Insoluble Fuel Disposal Agency (NZIFDA) uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly and securely
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how visitors use our website to improve user experience
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party cookies may include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics (see above)
• Cloudflare: For website security and performance (essential cookies)

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookie practices.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept All: Accept all cookies (essential, functional, and analytics)
• Reject: Reject non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be used)

Your preference will be saved for 365 days. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies or contacting us.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies you have and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our use of cookies is based on:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (legitimate interest)
• Functional Cookies: Your consent (you can opt-out)
• Analytics Cookies: Your consent (you can opt-out)

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and GDPR, we require your consent for non-essential cookies. Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the website to function.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice on our website for significant changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

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