Cookie Policy
MaoriSpins uses cookies to enhance your experience. This policy outlines which cookies we deploy, their purpose, and how you can control them. We comply with current best practice: non-essential cookies need your active consent before activation.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser during site visits. They remember your preferences, support core functionality, and—with your permission—enable analytics and marketing services.
A cookie can be set either by the site itself (first-party cookie) or by a third-party provider (third-party cookie).
2. Categories of cookies
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to operate correctly. They do not require consent, as the site cannot function properly without them.
- **bjh_consent** — remembers your cookie preference so the banner won't display on every visit. Retention: 12 months.
- **session-id** — a server-side session identifier. Retained for the duration of the session.
2.2 Analytics cookies (optional)
We deploy these solely with your consent through the cookie banner. Analytics cookies allow us to understand visitor behaviour, enabling us to refine content and usability.
- **_ga, _ga_*** (likely Google Analytics) — anonymised visitor statistics. Kept for up to 13 months.
If you do not accept analytics cookies, these will not be set in your browser.
2.3 Marketing cookies (optional)
Marketing cookies require your consent and allow targeted advertising. MaoriSpins currently does not use marketing cookies. Should this change, we'll notify you beforehand and update this list accordingly.
3. Giving and withdrawing consent
The first time you arrive at the site you will see a cookie banner with two choices:
- **'Accept all'** — agree to analytics and marketing cookies (if applicable).
- 'Essentials only' — only strictly necessary cookies are set.
Your preference is stored locally for 12 months. To alter it, clear this site's cookies; the banner will reappear when you next visit.
4. Managing cookies in your browser
You can also manage cookies directly from your browser. In most browsers you can:
- view and delete stored cookies;
- block all cookies, or cookies from specific sites;
- set the browser to notify you when a cookie is set.
Guides for the most common browsers:
- **Chrome:** Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- **Firefox:** Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause issues with the site.
5. Retention
MaoriSpins retains its own cookies for up to 12 months, whilst session cookies are deleted upon browser closure. Individual retention periods for each cookie appear in the descriptions above.
6. Updates to this policy
We revise this cookie policy when necessary—such as when introducing new services or legislation changes. Material updates are published on the site, with the most recent revision date displayed at the top of this page.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies or privacy, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Privacy Policy: privacy.html
In short: we use only essential cookies unless you agree otherwise. Analytics and marketing need your explicit consent. You can alter your preference whenever you wish.