1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Shiningherbenerg ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on shiningherbenerg.world. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Under the Privacy Act 2020, information collected through cookies may be personal information if it identifies you or can reasonably be used to identify you. We handle that information in line with the Information Privacy Principles.
Data controller: Shiningherbenerg, 297 Warwick Road, 21, Stratford 4391, New Zealand. Contact: inquiry@shiningherbenerg.world
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help remember preferences, understand how the site is used, and support certain features. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary
These technologies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as storing your cookie consent choice. They cannot be disabled through our settings panel.
- cookie_consent — stores your cookie preferences (localStorage, persistent)
3.2 Analytics
These help us understand how visitors use the website by collecting aggregated or pseudonymous usage data. They are activated only if you consent.
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Approximate time spent on pages
- Referral sources
- Device and browser information
3.3 Marketing
These may be used to measure advertising effectiveness and deliver more relevant ads on third-party platforms (such as Google Ads). They are activated only if you consent.
- Ad impression and conversion measurement
- Audience insights for campaign optimisation
- Cross-site tracking for ad relevance, where enabled by the provider
4. Legal Basis and Consent
Strictly necessary storage is used to provide a functional website and record your consent choices. Analytics and marketing technologies are used only after you give clear consent through our cookie banner or settings panel. If we enable third-party analytics or advertising scripts in the future, they will be loaded only when the relevant consent category is active. You may withdraw consent at any time by reopening cookie settings or clearing site data in your browser.
Visitors from the European Economic Area are also protected by GDPR consent requirements where applicable.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage cookies by:
- Using the "Cookie Settings" button in our cookie banner
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Clearing local storage for this site in your browser
- Using industry opt-out tools offered by advertising platforms where available
Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. Strictly necessary storage cannot be disabled while continuing to use the site.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services (such as analytics or advertising providers) may set their own cookies when enabled with your consent. Those providers process information under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before enabling marketing or analytics cookies.
Where personal information is disclosed to overseas providers, we comply with IPP 12 of the Privacy Act 2020. See our Privacy Policy for more detail.
7. Data Retention
Retention periods vary by type:
- Consent preferences: until you clear them or withdraw consent
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Analytics cookies: up to 26 months
- Marketing cookies: up to 13 months
8. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you may request access to or correction of personal information collected via cookies, withdraw consent, or complain to us if you believe your privacy has been interfered with.
If unresolved, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz or 0800 803 909. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
10. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact:
Shiningherbenerg
297 Warwick Road, 21, Stratford 4391, New Zealand
Email: inquiry@shiningherbenerg.world
Phone: +64 6 928 4560