DiscoverAotearoaNZ Travel Guide

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025 • Google Consent Mode v2 Standard

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when visiting websites. They facilitate essential functions, preserve user settings, and provide usage statistics to site managers.

2. How We Use Cookies

DiscoverAotearoa uses cookies to ensure security, maintain site navigation, analyze aggregate audience interest, and customize marketing communications.

3. Your Choices & Google Consent Mode v2

We deploy Google Consent Mode v2. Non-essential tracking categories default to denied until you explicitly grant consent through our cookie banner. You can update your preferences anytime by clicking in the website footer.

4. Cookie Categories Table

CategoryPurposeConsent SignalsDefault State
Strictly NecessarySecurity & banner functionalitysecurity_storageGranted
FunctionalLanguage & route preferencesfunctionality_storageGranted
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics traffic reportsanalytics_storageDenied
AdvertisingGoogle Ads & remarketingad_storage, ad_user_dataDenied

5. Specific Cookies Used

NameTypeProviderPurposeDuration
da_cookie_consentFirst-PartyDiscoverAotearoaStores cookie banner selections1 Year
_gaThird-PartyGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique site users2 Years
_gcl_auThird-PartyGoogle AdsMeasures conversion effectiveness90 Days

6. Browser Management

You may also configure your browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality.

7. Third-Party Policies

For further details on how Google processes analytics data, please review the Google Privacy Policy.

8. Policy Revisions

We periodically update this document to maintain compliance with changing technology or legal standards.

9. Contact Information

Email: [email protected]