Cookie Policy
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1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Sievefauna ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the website sievefauna.world (the "Website"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data.
By continuing to use our Website after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to the preferences you select. You may change your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings option available on our Website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services embedded on the page ("third-party cookies").
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. References to "cookies" in this policy include these comparable technologies unless otherwise stated.
3. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookie-related data processing is:
Sievefauna
3045 Great North Rd
New Lynn, Auckland 0600
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 827 3500
Email: admin@sievefauna.world
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, accessibility, and cookie consent storage. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under applicable law and cannot be disabled through our Cookie Settings panel.
Examples of strictly necessary cookies used on our Website:
- Consent storage cookie: Records your cookie preferences so the consent banner does not reappear on every visit. Duration: 12 months.
- Session management: Maintains your session state during a single browsing session. Duration: Session.
- Security cookies: Help detect and prevent malicious activity. Duration: Session to 24 hours.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our Website. They help us understand which pages are most visited, how users navigate between sections, and whether error messages appear. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible. Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you provide consent through our cookie banner or Cookie Settings panel.
Information collected through analytics cookies may include: pages viewed, time spent on each page, click patterns, referral source, device type, browser version, and approximate geographic region. We use this data solely to improve Website content, structure, and performance.
Typical retention period for analytics cookies: up to 26 months from the date of collection.
4.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track your browsing activity to deliver content that may be relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our outreach efforts. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners. Marketing cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.
Marketing cookies may be used to: measure advertisement impressions and click-through rates, limit the number of times you see a particular message, and build anonymised audience profiles for content personalisation. We do not use marketing cookies to collect sensitive personal information.
Typical retention period for marketing cookies: up to 13 months from the date of collection.
5. Purpose of Cookie Data Usage
We use cookie data for the following purposes:
- Ensuring the Website functions correctly and securely
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Analysing traffic patterns to improve content and navigation
- Measuring the reach and relevance of our educational resources
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent or abusive activity
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
6. 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. The relevant third party is responsible for the cookies they set and we encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies. Third-party services that may set cookies include:
- Web analytics providers (when analytics consent is given)
- Font delivery services (Google Fonts, loaded via HTTPS)
- Icon library providers (Remix Icon CDN, loaded via HTTPS)
We select third-party providers that demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection standards and load all external resources over HTTPS to prevent mixed content.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
7.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. You may select "Accept All" to consent to all cookie categories, "Reject" to decline non-essential cookies, or "Cookie Settings" to customise your preferences by category.
7.2 Cookie Settings Panel
The Cookie Settings panel allows you to toggle Analytics and Marketing cookies independently. Strictly Necessary cookies remain enabled at all times. Your selections are stored in local storage and respected on subsequent visits.
7.3 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close the browser. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
8. Data Retention
Cookie data retention periods vary by category and are outlined in Section 4 above. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually. Your consent preference record is retained for twelve (12) months, after which the consent banner will reappear to confirm your current preferences.
9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical measures to protect data collected through cookies. All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS. Cookie values related to consent preferences are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to external parties without your consent for the relevant cookie category.
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and New Zealand privacy legislation, you have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing. You may exercise these rights by contacting us at admin@sievefauna.world. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal. To withdraw consent, use our Cookie Settings panel or clear cookies through your browser settings.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy, subject to any additional consent requirements.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Sievefauna
3045 Great North Rd, New Lynn, Auckland 0600, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 827 3500
Email: admin@sievefauna.world