This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to non-essential cookies, you can manage your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings banner at the bottom of this page.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They serve a variety of purposes, from keeping you logged in to helping website owners understand how visitors interact with their pages.
Similar technologies include web beacons, local storage objects, and device fingerprinting. Where relevant, this policy applies to all of these.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used to maintain basic site functionality during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (as specified in the cookie itself) or until manually deleted. Used for preference remembering and analytics.
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by spineherb.ddd. These include cookies necessary for site operation and user preference storage.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics providers). Third-party cookies are only placed if you have consented to Analytics or Marketing cookies.
3. Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled as they enable core functionality such as:
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Maintaining form state during a session
- Basic security and access protection
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — no consent required.
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Device type, browser, and approximate geographic region
- Navigation paths through the website
- Traffic sources and referrals
This data is collected in aggregated or anonymized form and is not used to personally identify you. Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Marketing Cookies
With your consent, marketing cookies allow us to measure the effectiveness of any advertising or promotional activities and to present more relevant content. These cookies do not track you across third-party sites without your knowledge. Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
4. Consent and Your Choices
When you first visit the website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may:
- Accept All: Enable all cookie categories including analytics and marketing
- Reject: Decline all non-essential cookies
- Cookie Settings: Select specific categories to enable or disable
Your preferences are stored in your browser's local storage. You can update your choices at any time by clearing your browser data or using the cookie banner the next time it appears.
5. Managing and Deleting Cookies
In addition to the consent banner on our site, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View currently stored cookies
- Block or delete specific cookies
- Set preferences for future cookie handling
Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
6. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party analytics or advertising services, each of which has its own privacy and cookie policies. These services are only activated if you consent to Analytics or Marketing cookies. We are not responsible for the content of third-party privacy policies, but we only partner with services that meet applicable privacy standards.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. The updated policy will always be available at this URL with the last-updated date clearly shown at the top. For significant changes, we will notify users via a banner on the website.
8. Contact
For questions or concerns about our cookie practices, please contact:
Spineherb
45A Paul Matthews Road, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
Email: online@spineherb.world