Cookie Policy | Freshforcedetox - Cookie Information

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1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

2. Legal Framework

Where cookies or similar technologies collect personal information (such as online identifiers), that information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand). Non-essential cookies are used only where you have been given a clear choice and have not declined them.

3. How We Use Cookies

Freshforcedetox uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

To ensure our website functions properly
To remember your preferences and settings
To understand how visitors use our website
To improve our website and services
To deliver relevant content and advertisements

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure area access, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preferences (Duration: 1 year)
session_id: Maintains your session state (Duration: Session)

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's structure and content.

_ga: Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users (Duration: 2 years)
_ga_*: Google Analytics - Maintains session state (Duration: 2 years)
_gid: Google Analytics - Distinguishes users (Duration: 24 hours)
_gat: Google Analytics - Throttles request rate (Duration: 1 minute)

4.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.

_fbp: Facebook Pixel - Identifies browsers for advertising (Duration: 3 months)
_gcl_au: Google Ads - Conversion tracking (Duration: 3 months)

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:

Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic
Google Fonts: Font delivery service (may set cookies for performance)
Font Awesome: Icon library delivery (may set cookies for performance)

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Through Our Website

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

Accept All: Enable all cookies
Reject: Disable all non-essential cookies
Cookie Settings: Customize which categories of cookies you allow

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing cookies stored by this site in your browser and revisiting our website so the consent banner appears again, or by adjusting the settings shown in the banner when it is displayed.

Analytics and marketing technologies described in this policy are not activated for non-essential purposes until you opt in through the banner.

6.2 Through Your Browser

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

View what cookies are stored on your device
Delete all or specific cookies
Block cookies from all or specific websites
Block third-party cookies
Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on how to manage cookies in your browser, please visit:

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.

8. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

Local Storage: Stores data in your browser with no expiration date
Session Storage: Stores data for the duration of your browser session
Web Beacons: Small graphic images used to track user behavior

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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

Freshforcedetox
7 Fifth Avenue East
Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
Email: connect@freshforcedetox.world
Phone: +64 7 578 8621

11. More Information

For more information about cookies, privacy, and your rights in New Zealand, you can visit: