1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. It provides detailed information about the cookies and similar tracking technologies used on wristsorganic.world, operated by Wristsorganic, located at 147 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand.
By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. Where required by law, we obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile 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 owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" that expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
- Local storage: Browser-based storage used to remember your cookie consent preferences
- Web beacons (pixels): Small transparent images that may be used in emails or on web pages to track engagement
- Server logs: Automatically generated records of page requests and technical interactions
3. How We Use Cookies
We categorise cookies according to their purpose and legal basis for use. The categories are:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations because the website cannot operate properly without them.
Examples of strictly necessary cookies we use:
- Cookie consent storage: Remembers your cookie preferences so the consent banner does not appear on every visit. Stored in local storage under the key associated with our consent management system. Duration: 12 months.
- Session management: Maintains your session state during form interactions. Duration: Session.
- Security cookies: Help detect and prevent malicious activity. Duration: Session to 24 hours.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. These cookies are only placed if you accept them through our cookie consent banner or cookie settings panel.
Analytics cookies may collect:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Navigation paths through the website
- Referring websites and search terms
- Device type, browser, and approximate geographic region derived from IP address
- Error messages encountered during browsing
We use analytics data to improve website content, identify popular pages, and optimise the user experience. Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 26 months before automatic deletion or anonymisation.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be set by us or third-party advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on our site or other websites. These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.
Marketing cookies may be used to:
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement
- Understand which content resonates with different audience segments
- Enable remarketing to visitors who have previously shown interest in our programs
If you reject marketing cookies, you will still see advertisements online, but they will not be tailored based on your activity on our website.
4. 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 third parties may include:
- Content delivery networks: Services that deliver fonts, icons, or scripts to improve page loading performance
- Analytics providers: Platforms that process anonymised usage statistics on our behalf
- Advertising platforms: Services used to measure and optimise advertising performance where marketing cookies are accepted
We require all third-party providers that process personal data on our behalf to comply with applicable data protection laws and to process data only according to our instructions. Details of specific third-party providers and their privacy practices are available upon request by contacting hello@wristsorganic.world.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. You can:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories including analytics and marketing
- Reject: Decline all non-essential cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies will be used
- Cookie Settings: Open a detailed panel to toggle individual categories on or off
5.2 Changing Preferences Later
To change your cookie preferences after your initial choice, clear your browser's local storage for our website or contact us to request a reset of your consent record. Upon your next visit, the consent banner will appear again.
5.3 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies entirely
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other sites you visit. Instructions for managing cookies in popular 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
5.4 Opt-Out Tools
For interest-based advertising, you may use industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's consumer choice page or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out platform. These tools allow you to opt out of receiving tailored advertisements from participating companies.
6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive:
- Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website
- Analytics cookies are used based on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time
- Marketing cookies are used based on your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time
Under New Zealand law, we comply with the Privacy Act 2020 principles regarding the collection of personal information through cookies, including transparency, purpose limitation, and security safeguards.
7. Data Collected Through Cookies
Information collected through cookies may constitute personal data under GDPR if it can be linked to an identifiable individual, such as through a unique device identifier or IP address. When analytics or marketing cookies are active, the following data may be processed:
- Pseudonymous user identifiers
- IP address (potentially truncated or anonymised)
- Browser and device characteristics
- Pages viewed and interaction events
- Timestamp of visits
- Referral source
This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, including provisions on data retention, security, and your rights of access, rectification, erasure, and objection.
8. Data Retention for Cookie-Related Data
Cookie-related data retention periods vary by category:
- Consent preference records: 12 months
- Analytics data: Up to 26 months
- Marketing tracking data: Up to 13 months or as defined by the relevant advertising platform
- Session cookies: Deleted when the browser session ends
9. International Data Transfers
Some third-party cookie providers may process data in countries outside New Zealand, the European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or binding corporate rules as applicable.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where required, seek renewed consent for any new cookie categories. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Wristsorganic
147 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Email: hello@wristsorganic.world
Phone: +64 4 384 3314