Last updated: 8 August, 2023

  1. Introduction

    This policy describes how and why we use cookies when you visit our website (i.e. https://www.indieweb.co.nz).
  2. What Is A Cookie?
    1. A cookie is a small, simple text file containing a unique identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored on the device by the browser. The unique identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
    2. There are two types of cookies:
      1. Persistent Cookies
        A persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until a set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date.
      2. Session Cookies
        A session cookie will expire at the end of the user session when the web browser is closed.
    3. A cookie does not contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal data that we store about our users may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
  3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

    We may use cookies for the following purposes:
    1. Analysis
      We use cookies to assist us in analysing the use and performance of our website and services.
    2. Authentication and Status
      We use cookies to identify you:
      1. when you visit our website; and
      2. as you navigate around our website; and
      3. to determine if you are logged into our website
    3. Cookie Consent
      We use cookies to store your preferences in relation to the use of cookies.
    4. Personalisation
      We use cookies to store information about your preferences and to personalise our website for you.
    5. Security
      We use cookies as an element of the security measures used to protect user accounts, including preventing fraudulent use of login credentials, and to protect our website and services generally.
  4. Cookies Used by Our Service Providers

    Our service providers use cookies and those cookies may be stored on your device when you visit our website.
    1. Google Analytics
      We use Google Analytics. Google Analytics gathers information about the use of our website by means of cookies. The information gathered is used to create reports about the use of our website. You can find out more about Google's use of information here and you can review Google's privacy policy here.
  5. Managing Cookies
    1. Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.
    2. If you block cookies, you may not be able to use some the features on our website.
  6. Do We Make Updates to This Policy?

    We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version is indicated by a "Last Updated" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this policy, we may communicate these changes to you by:
    1. posting a notice of such changes on our website or
    2. notifying you directly via email
  7. How Can You Contact Us About This Policy?

    If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may contact us via our website contact form, email, phone on 0800 46343932, or by post at:

    indie.web Limited
    23 Glenelg Road
    Red Beach 0932
    New Zealand