Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Xluzarinthakis ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://xluzarinthakis.ddd. This policy provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are used when you return to the website. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

To enable essential website functionality and security features
To remember your preferences and settings
To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
To analyze website traffic and performance
To deliver relevant content and personalized experiences
To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
To prevent fraud and enhance website security

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

Purpose:

Enable core website functionality
Maintain security and prevent fraud
Remember your cookie consent preferences
Support secure areas of the website

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when browser closes) or up to 12 months

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website operation)

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and measure website performance.

Purpose:

Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Identify popular pages and content
Detect and diagnose technical problems
Improve website performance and user experience
Generate statistical reports on website usage

Examples: Google Analytics, internal analytics tools

Duration: Up to 26 months

Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt out via cookie settings)

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, or region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Purpose:

Remember your preferences and choices
Provide personalized content and features
Enable social media features
Support chat and customer service functions

Duration: Up to 12 months

Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Purpose:

Deliver targeted advertising based on your interests
Track advertising campaign performance
Limit ad frequency
Measure conversion rates
Build profiles of user interests

Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, retargeting platforms

Duration: Up to 24 months

Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt out via cookie settings)

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party website for more information.

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site, including number of visitors, pages visited, and time spent on pages.

Data Collected: IP address (anonymized), browser type, device information, pages viewed, time on site

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5.2 Social Media Cookies

If we include social media features (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn share buttons), these platforms may set cookies to track your social media activity and build profiles of your interests.

Control: You can manage social media cookies through your social media account settings.

6. Cookie Duration and Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from hours to years) or until you manually delete them

Specific retention periods for each cookie category are outlined in Section 4 above.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

Accept All: Consent to all cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies
Reject: Decline optional cookies (only strictly necessary cookies will be used)
Cookie Settings: Customize your preferences by cookie category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings through the banner or footer link.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View and delete cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Delete cookies when you close your browser
Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser Help Resources:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

Important Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking technologies:

Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising Cookies: Visit www.youronlinechoices.com or www.aboutads.info/choices to opt out of interest-based advertising
Do Not Track: Enable the "Do Not Track" setting in your browser (note: not all websites honor this signal)

8. Mobile Device Identifiers

If you access our website through a mobile device, your device may use advertising identifiers (such as Apple's IDFA or Google's Advertising ID) that function similarly to cookies. You can manage these identifiers through your device settings:

iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

9. Web Beacons and Pixels

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) to track user behavior and measure campaign effectiveness. Web beacons are tiny graphics with unique identifiers embedded in web pages and emails.

Purpose:

Track email open rates and engagement
Monitor website navigation patterns
Measure advertising effectiveness
Collect anonymous usage statistics

10. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

We may use local storage technologies (such as HTML5 local storage and IndexedDB) to store information locally on your device. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies but can store larger amounts of data.

You can clear local storage through your browser settings, typically in the same location where you manage cookies.

11. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly, including:

Remembering your preferences and settings
Maintaining your session and login status
Providing personalized content
Analyzing website performance
Delivering relevant advertisements

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for website operation and security.

12. Cookie Consent for EU/EEA Visitors

In compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You have the right to:

Withdraw consent at any time
Choose which cookie categories to accept
Access information about cookies before consenting
Use the website with only essential cookies enabled

13. Updates to Cookie Technology

As technology evolves, new tracking methods may emerge. We will update this Cookie Policy to reflect any new technologies we implement. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

14. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other tracking technologies. If you believe a child has provided information through our website, please contact us immediately.

15. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may be located outside New Zealand or the European Economic Area. When cookies transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

16. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
Displaying a notice on our website
Requesting renewed consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Xluzarinthakis
15 Lambton Quay
Wellington 6011
New Zealand

Email: connect@xluzarinthakis.world
Phone: +64 4 471 8900

18. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info
New Zealand Privacy Commissioner: www.privacy.org.nz