Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2025 • In accordance with global privacy benchmarks & NZ Privacy Act
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are minute text files downloaded to your device when visiting a website. They permit the site to recognize your preferences, maintain secure session functionality, and anonymously measure reader engagement.
2. How We Utilize Cookies & Google Consent Mode v2
Exaltavibe adopts an advanced consent architecture. When you access our portal, all non-essential analytical and advertising storage tags are held in a denied state. Only strictly necessary cookies operate automatically. You hold absolute autonomy to Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or Customise your preferences.
You can adjust or revoke your consent at any time by clicking the link available in our website footer.
3. Cookie Categories Overview
| Category | Purpose | Consent Mode Signal | Default State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Maintains secure browsing, prevents forgery, stores privacy choices. | security_storage | Granted |
| Functional | Remembers user interface preferences across sessions. | functionality_storage | Granted |
| Analytics | Tracks aggregate article popularity and traffic trends. | analytics_storage | Denied |
| Marketing & Ads | Provides tailored tourism recommendations. | ad_storage, ad_user_data | Denied |
4. Specific Cookies Deployed
| Cookie Identifier | Provider | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| exaltavibe_consent | exaltavibe.shop | Necessary (Stores Consent) | 12 months |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics (Requires Consent) | 24 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Marketing (Requires Consent) | 90 days |
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to our banner, you can configure your browser (Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge) to refuse or wipe cookies. Note that disabling necessary cookies may disrupt form submission security.
6. Inquiries
If you have questions regarding our cookie implementation, please email info@exaltavibe.shop.