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What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Information collected through cookies may constitute personal information under the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand). Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information, including data obtained via cookies.

How We Use Cookies

Ximthorezolex uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Session management cookies
  • Cookie consent preferences

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Language preferences
  • Form data retention

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 and services.

  • Page view statistics
  • Traffic source tracking
  • User journey analysis

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

  • Google Maps: We embed Google Maps to show our studio location. Google may set cookies when you interact with the map.
  • Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to style our website. These do not typically use cookies but may collect technical information.

These third-party providers may process data overseas. For how we handle overseas disclosure and protect your privacy, see our Privacy Policy (Information Sharing and Disclosure Overseas).

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

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

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites
  • Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice will be remembered for future visits.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.

Cookie Retention

Different cookies are retained for different periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until their expiry date or until you delete them
  • Cookie consent: Stored for up to 12 months

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: callback@ximthorezolex.world

Phone: +64 9 448 1920

Address: 34b William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand