Legal Document

Cookie Policy

Last updated:  ·  Effective date:

Data Controller: Shaklyragholai, 45A Paul Matthews Road, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand. Email: hello@shaklyragholai.world. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser;
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them;
  • First-party cookies: Set directly by our Website;
  • Third-party cookies: Set by third-party services operating on our Website (e.g. analytics providers).

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage may also be used for similar purposes and are covered by this Policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure our Website functions correctly and securely;
  • Remember your preferences and settings;
  • Analyse how visitors use our Website so we can improve it;
  • Deliver relevant marketing communications (where you have consented);
  • Record your cookie consent preferences.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent. They include cookies that:

  • Enable you to navigate the Website and use its features;
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences (so we do not ask you again);
  • Maintain the security of your session;
  • Support the proper functioning of forms and order processing.

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (ensuring the Website functions correctly). No consent required.

Retention: Session or up to 12 months.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Website's structure, content, and user experience. Examples include:

  • Google Analytics: Collects anonymous data on page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user behaviour. Data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC (USA). For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR / NZ Privacy Act 2020).

Retention: Up to 26 months.

You can opt out: Via our Cookie Settings banner, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. These cookies build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. Examples include:

  • Meta Pixel (Facebook): Used to measure the effectiveness of advertising and to show relevant ads on Meta platforms. Data is processed by Meta Platforms Inc. (USA);
  • Google Ads Remarketing: Used to show ads to users who have previously visited our Website.

Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR / NZ Privacy Act 2020).

Retention: Up to 24 months.

You can opt out: Via our Cookie Settings banner, or via the Your Online Choices platform or the NAI opt-out tool.

4. Specific Cookies Used on This Website

The following table describes the specific cookies currently in use on our Website:

Cookie Name Category Purpose Duration
vascunex_cookie_consent Strictly Necessary Stores your cookie consent preferences 12 months
_ga Analytics Google Analytics – distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_[ID] Analytics Google Analytics – persists session state 2 years
_fbp Marketing Meta Pixel – tracks conversions from Facebook ads 3 months
_gcl_au Marketing Google Ads – conversion tracking 3 months

5. Your Cookie Choices and How to Manage Them

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

  • Accept All: Enables all categories of cookies;
  • Reject: Disables all non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing);
  • Cookie Settings: Opens a detailed panel where you can enable or disable individual cookie categories.

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" option in the banner (which reappears if you clear your browser cookies) or by contacting us.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View cookies stored on your device;
  • Delete existing cookies;
  • Block cookies from specific websites;
  • Block all third-party cookies;
  • Block all cookies (note: this may affect Website functionality).

For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or delete cookies, please be aware that:

  • Some features of our Website may not function correctly;
  • Your cookie consent preferences may not be remembered and you may be asked again;
  • Your browsing experience may be less personalised;
  • We will not be able to remember your preferences between visits.

Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Website from functioning at all.

7. Consent for Cookies Under GDPR

For users in the EU, EEA, and UK, we obtain your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device, in accordance with Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. Your consent is:

  • Freely given – you can refuse without detriment;
  • Specific – you can consent to individual categories;
  • Informed – we explain what each category does;
  • Unambiguous – consent requires a clear affirmative action;
  • Withdrawable – you can withdraw consent at any time.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, technology, or legal requirements. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. If we make material changes, we may notify you via the cookie consent banner.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

For complaints about our use of cookies, you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand) at www.privacy.org.nz.