Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 2 June 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how topbonuszone.org uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit this website. This policy is aligned with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to support core functionality, remember preferences, and improve site performance.

Types of cookies we use

• Necessary cookies for essential website operation
• Functional cookies for preferences and user experience
• Analytics/performance cookies for traffic and usage insights
• Marketing/targeting cookies for campaign measurement

Cookie management

You can manage, accept, or reject cookies in your browser and cookie controls. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-party cookies

Some third-party providers may set their own cookies (for example analytics or advertising partners). Their processing is governed by their own policies.

International data transfers

If cookie-related data is transferred outside New Zealand, we apply safeguards required under applicable law, including cross-border data safeguards consistent with the Privacy Act 2020.

Children's privacy

This website is intended for users aged 18 years or older.

Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact info@topbonuszone.org.

Legal basis and consent

Where cookies are not strictly necessary for website operation, we rely on your consent obtained through our cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies, adjusting browser settings, or selecting reject when the banner appears on a fresh session. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Detailed cookie categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation, security, and remembering that you confirmed you are aged eighteen or over. These cannot be switched off through our banner because the site would not operate correctly without them.

Functional cookies remember choices you make — for example cookie consent status stored in local storage — so you are not prompted repeatedly on each visit.

Analytics and performance cookies help us understand aggregate traffic patterns, popular pages, and error rates. Data is typically aggregated and may be processed by service providers under contract. We configure tools to minimise personal identifiers where possible.

Marketing and targeting cookies may be set by advertising partners when you follow affiliate links or when campaign measurement tags are present. These cookies track visits across sites to attribute referrals and measure campaign effectiveness. You can reject non-essential cookies via our banner.

Cookie duration

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period — commonly between thirty days and twelve months depending on purpose — unless you delete them earlier. Age-verification and consent records stored locally may persist until you clear site data.

Specific technologies we use

• Browser local storage for ageVerified and cookieConsent preference keys
• First-party session identifiers required for basic HTTP functionality
• Third-party analytics or affiliate measurement tags only when you accept non-essential cookies or follow tracked outbound links

How to control cookies in your browser

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Consult your browser help documentation for instructions on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or mobile equivalents. Blocking all cookies may prevent age verification from being remembered and require you to confirm eligibility on each visit.

Do Not Track signals

Our site does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals because no uniform industry standard exists. You may still manage cookies through the controls described above.

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may revise this policy when we add new tools, change providers, or when law evolves. Material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy where permitted by law.

Relationship with Privacy Policy

Information collected through cookies may constitute personal information under the Privacy Act 2020. Our Privacy Policy explains broader data handling practices, your access and correction rights, and how to lodge complaints with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.