Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Cleanseenergy Walking Club ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on cleanseenergy.world. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
We comply with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand), which treats certain online identifiers and stored preference data as personal information when they can identify an individual. Where GDPR applies to visitors in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. On this walking club website, we use these tools to keep the site working, remember your cookie choices, and — only with your permission — understand how visitors use our walk calendar and lifestyle pages.
2. Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. The banner gives you three options:
- Accept All: Enables strictly necessary cookies plus analytics and marketing cookies.
- Decline: Enables only strictly necessary cookies; analytics and marketing cookies are not placed.
- Cookie Settings: Opens a panel where you can toggle Analytics and Marketing categories individually, then save your preferences.
Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage under the key cookie_consent so we do not ask again on every page visit. You can change your mind at any time by clearing your browser storage for this site or contacting us — we will guide you through updating preferences.
The banner references this Cookie Policy and states that our notice complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and applicable GDPR requirements.
3. Cookie Categories
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 saving cookie consent preferences or maintaining basic security. Under NZ and EU law, these do not require consent because the site cannot operate properly without them.
| Cookie / Storage Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent (local storage) |
Stores your cookie preference choices (necessary, analytics, marketing) | Persistent until cleared |
| Session cookies | Maintain basic session integrity and form security | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — for example, which walk calendar pages are viewed most often or how users navigate from Everyday Movement articles to contact forms. Data is aggregated where possible and used to improve content about group walks, routes, and Wellington meeting points. These cookies are placed only if you accept them via the cookie banner.
| Provider / Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics platform (e.g. _ga, _gid) | Distinguish users and sessions; measure page views and traffic sources | Up to 24 months (_ga); 24 hours (_gid) |
| Analytics platform (_gat) | Throttle request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute |
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant messages about walking events, route updates, or club news on third-party platforms, and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns. We do not sell personal data. These cookies are placed only if you accept them via the cookie banner. If you decline marketing cookies, you may still see generic advertisements elsewhere, but they will not be tailored based on your visits to our site.
| Provider / Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising / remarketing pixels | Track conversions and show relevant ads about walks and events to prior visitors | Varies; typically 30–90 days |
| Social / display network cookies | Measure ad performance and limit ad frequency | Varies by provider |
4. Legal Basis and NZ Privacy Act Compliance
Under the Privacy Act 2020, we must collect personal information fairly, tell you what we collect and why (IPPs 3 and 3A), and use it only for lawful purposes connected with our functions (IPP 1). Cookie data that identifies or could identify you is treated as personal information.
- Strictly necessary cookies: Processed to provide a functional and secure website. Under NZ law, these support purposes you would reasonably expect when visiting our site.
- Analytics and marketing cookies: Processed on the basis of your consent, obtained through the cookie banner before non-essential cookies are activated. This aligns with IPP 3 requirements for informed choice.
Where GDPR applies, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. Under NZ law, you may request access to or correction of personal information derived from cookies by contacting us within the timeframes set out in our Privacy Policy.
5. Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007
Marketing cookies may support measurement of promotional campaigns. Any commercial electronic messages we send separately (such as email newsletters about walks or events) comply with the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007: they are sent only with consent, identify our organisation, include accurate sender contact details, and contain an unsubscribe facility. Activating marketing cookies does not by itself add you to an email list.
6. Third-Party Cookies and Embedded Content
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third parties' cookies directly. Key examples include:
- Google Maps embed (contact page): May set cookies or collect usage data when you interact with the map. Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy
- Analytics providers: Activated only if you consent to analytics cookies through our banner
- CDN resources: Bootstrap Icons and fonts may involve technical requests to content delivery networks
Where third-party providers process data outside New Zealand, we take steps described in our Privacy Policy under IPP 13 and Schedule 5 of the Privacy Act 2020.
7. How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Cookie banner: Use Accept All, Decline, or Cookie Settings when the banner appears. Open Cookie Settings to toggle Analytics and Marketing individually, then click Save Preferences.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help section (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) for instructions. Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality.
- Opt-out tools: Some analytics and advertising providers offer industry opt-out pages (such as the Network Advertising Initiative or Your Online Choices for EU users).
- Contact us: Email assist@cleanseenergy.world if you need help updating stored preferences.
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. There is no universal standard for responding to DNT. We currently honour the choices you make through our cookie banner rather than DNT signals alone.
9. Data Retention for Cookie Information
Cookie lifetimes are listed in Section 3. Analytics records may be retained for up to 26 months where you have consented. Server-side logs relating to cookie delivery may be retained for up to 90 days. You may delete cookies at any time through browser settings or by clearing local storage for this domain to reset your banner preferences.
10. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you may request access to or correction of personal information collected through cookies. Under GDPR, where applicable, you may also withdraw consent, object to certain processing, or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. See our Privacy Policy for full details and contact information.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features, change analytics providers, or when laws change. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the latest version. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
Questions about cookies or personal information:
- Email: assist@cleanseenergy.world
- Phone: +64 4 384 6825
- Address: Parking lot 133 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
You may also complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz or 0800 803 909 if you believe your privacy has been interfered with.
Related documents: Privacy Policy | Terms of Use