Cookie Policy
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This Cookie Policy explains how Skeletonaistrain ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on skeletonaistrain.world (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. We comply with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand), GDPR where applicable, and transparency expectations under the Fair Trading Act 1986.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the Site function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information about how the Site is used. Similar technologies include localStorage, session storage, pixels, and tags used for analytics or advertising measurement.
2. Agency / Data Controller
Skeletonaistrain
485 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Email: partners@skeletonaistrain.world
Phone: +64 27 220 2495
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- remember your cookie consent choices;
- maintain site security and basic functionality;
- understand how visitors engage with our editorial content;
- measure whether our online advertising directs visitors to relevant informational pages.
4. Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary
These technologies are essential for the Site to function. They enable core features such as security, network management, and cookie consent storage. They cannot be disabled through our banner.
- cookie_consent (localStorage) — stores your cookie preference choices. Retention: 12 months.
Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting usage data. They are only placed with your consent.
- _ga, _gid (Google Analytics, if enabled) — distinguish users and sessions. Retention: up to 26 months.
- _gat (Google Analytics, if enabled) — throttles request rate. Retention: 1 minute.
Marketing and Advertising
These cookies support online advertising measurement and may be used when we run campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads. They are only placed with your consent.
- _gcl_au (Google Ads, if enabled) — stores ad click information for conversion measurement. Retention: up to 90 days.
- Conversion and remarketing tags (if enabled) — measure whether ad visits lead to page engagement. Retention: up to 14 months.
5. Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner allows you to:
- Accept All — enable all cookie categories.
- Decline — enable only strictly necessary cookies.
- Cookie Settings — customise analytics and marketing preferences individually.
Your choices are saved in localStorage and respected on subsequent visits. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser data or contacting us. You may also manage Google ad personalisation at Google Ads Settings.
6. Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect Site functionality. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
7. Third-Party Services
Some cookies or technical requests are generated by third-party services we use, including Google Fonts, Font Awesome CDN, Google Analytics, and Google Ads. These providers may process technical data according to their own privacy policies. We load external resources over HTTPS to prevent mixed content. See How Google uses cookies for further information.
8. Legal Framework
Strictly necessary cookies support our legitimate operational interests and site security. Analytics and advertising cookies are used transparently and, where required, only after you provide consent. Our handling of information obtained through cookies is governed by the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and, for European visitors, the GDPR and ePrivacy rules. We do not use cookies to mislead visitors about the nature of our editorial content.
9. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you may request access to or correction of personal information derived from cookies, withdraw consent for optional cookies, and complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. Contact us at partners@skeletonaistrain.world to exercise these rights.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision.