Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Simple Explanation: Think of cookies as digital sticky notes that help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferences and login status.

Types of Cookies

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
First-party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
Third-party Cookies: Set by other websites whose content appears on the page you're viewing

2. How Warrantedtrustw Uses Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to help us understand how our website is used. Here's how we use different types of cookies:

Cookie Category	Purpose	Examples	Duration
Essential/Functional	Enable basic website functions	Session management, security	Session or 1 year
Analytics	Understand how visitors use our site	Page views, popular content	2 years
Preference	Remember your settings and preferences	Language, display preferences	1 year
Marketing	Show relevant content and measure effectiveness	Newsletter signup tracking	30 days - 2 years

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They include:

Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
Security Cookies: Protect against spam and abuse
Load Balancing: Ensure website stability and performance

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand:

How many people visit our website
Which pages are most popular
How long visitors spend on our site
Where our traffic comes from
Technical information about devices and browsers

Privacy Note: All analytics data is anonymised and cannot be used to identify individual users.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices to improve your experience:

Language preferences
Display settings
Form information (to avoid re-entering data)
Newsletter subscription status

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use carefully selected third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Services

Google Maps: For displaying our studio location
Google Fonts: For improved typography and faster loading

Social Media

If we include social media features (like share buttons), these platforms may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

Facebook Privacy Policy
Instagram Privacy Policy
YouTube Privacy Policy

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete all cookies or specific cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
Be notified when cookies are being set

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Important: Blocking cookies may prevent some features of our website from working properly, such as class booking or contact forms.

Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can usually manage cookies through your browser app settings or device privacy settings.

6. Cookies and Your Privacy

Personal Information

Cookies themselves do not contain personal information. However, they may be linked to personal information you provide through forms or account registration.

Data Protection

We take cookie privacy seriously:

We only use cookies that are necessary or beneficial for website functionality
We regularly review and minimize cookie usage
We ensure third-party cookies comply with privacy standards
We do not use cookies to track users across non-related websites

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Cookie Type	Typical Retention	Reason
Session Cookies	Until browser closes	Temporary functionality during visit
Login/Security	30 days	Balance security with convenience
Preferences	1 year	Remember your settings
Analytics	2 years	Understand long-term website trends

8. Updates to Cookie Usage

We may update our cookie usage from time to time to:

Improve website functionality
Comply with new regulations
Integrate new services or features
Enhance security measures

When we make significant changes to our cookie usage, we will:

Update this Cookie Policy
Notify users through our website
Provide options to adjust preferences

9. Technical Information

Cookie Storage

Cookies are stored locally on your device and contain:

A unique identifier
The website domain that set the cookie
Expiration date and time
Small pieces of data relevant to website function

Security Measures

We implement security measures for cookies:

Secure Flag: Ensures cookies are only sent over HTTPS connections
HttpOnly Flag: Prevents access to cookies through client-side scripts
SameSite Attribute: Controls when cookies are sent with cross-origin requests
Encryption: Sensitive cookie data is encrypted

10. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under New Zealand and international privacy laws, we use cookies based on:

Legitimate Interest

Website functionality and security
Analytics to improve user experience
Business communications

Consent

Marketing and promotional cookies
Non-essential third-party cookies
Advanced tracking features

Contract Performance

Class booking system functionality
Payment processing
Account management

11. International Users

If you're visiting our website from outside New Zealand, please note:

Cookies may be stored and processed in New Zealand
We comply with applicable international privacy laws
You have the same rights regarding cookies regardless of location
Some features may vary based on your location

12. Cookies and Accessibility

We ensure our cookie usage doesn't interfere with website accessibility:

Cookie notices are screen-reader friendly
Cookie settings can be managed via keyboard navigation
Essential website functions work without non-essential cookies
Alternative methods provided where cookies are required

13. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our other policies:

Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal information
Terms of Service - Conditions for using our website and services