Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide information to site owners about how visitors interact with their pages.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded in the site (third-party cookies). They can remain on your device for the duration of your browsing session (session cookies) or for a defined period after you leave the site (persistent cookies).

Similar technologies, such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags, may also be used on our website. References to "cookies" in this policy include these comparable technologies unless otherwise stated.

2. Data Controller

The entity responsible for cookies and related data processing on this website is:

Vibeshine
Porirua City Centre, Porirua 5022, New Zealand
Phone: +64 22 437 7025
Email: assist@vibeshine.world
Website: https://vibeshine.world

3. Cookie Categories

We classify cookies into three categories, each serving a distinct purpose. Our cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential categories individually.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled through our consent tool. They enable core features such as page navigation, cookie preference storage, and security functions. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymised information about page views, navigation paths, and interaction patterns. This data allows us to improve content structure and identify areas where visitors may encounter difficulties. These cookies are only activated when you provide consent through our cookie banner.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to deliver content that is more relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our outreach efforts. They may track your visits across different websites to build a profile of your interests. These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table describes the cookies and local storage items that may be present on our website:

Strictly Necessary

tdde_cookie_consent (local storage): Stores your cookie preference choices including analytics and marketing opt-in status. Duration: until you clear browser data or change preferences. Purpose: compliance with consent requirements.
Session identifiers: Temporary cookies used to maintain secure connections during form interactions. Duration: session only. Purpose: security and functionality.

Analytics (consent required)

_ga: Distinguishes unique users for aggregate traffic analysis. Duration: two (2) years. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
_gid: Distinguishes users for daily session tracking. Duration: twenty-four (24) hours. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
_gat: Throttles request rate to limit data collection. Duration: one (1) minute. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).

Marketing (consent required)

Marketing preference cookies: May be set by advertising partners to track ad impressions and conversions. Duration: varies by provider, typically up to ninety (90) days. Only active when marketing consent is granted.

Please note that the specific analytics and marketing cookies deployed may change as we update our tools. We will update this policy to reflect any material changes.

5. Legal Basis

Under the GDPR and equivalent privacy frameworks, our use of cookies is governed by the following legal bases:

Strictly necessary cookies: Processed on the basis of legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website, as these cookies are essential for requested services.
Analytics cookies: Processed on the basis of your consent, obtained through our cookie banner before any analytics tracking begins.
Marketing cookies: Processed on the basis of your explicit consent, obtained separately from analytics consent through our cookie settings panel.

You may withdraw consent for analytics and marketing cookies at any time by revisiting our cookie settings or clearing your browser data and making new selections when the banner reappears.

6. Retention Periods

Cookie retention periods vary depending on their purpose and category:

Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser
Consent preference data in local storage persists until you clear it or change your settings
Analytics cookies typically persist for up to two (2) years but may be configured for shorter periods
Marketing cookies generally persist for thirty (30) to ninety (90) days depending on the provider

We regularly review cookie lifetimes and minimise retention wherever possible while maintaining service functionality.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that provide functionality or analytics. These third parties act as independent data controllers or processors depending on the service. Key third parties may include:

Content delivery networks: Used to deliver icon fonts and other assets efficiently. These may set technical cookies for load balancing.
Analytics providers: When analytics consent is granted, services such as Google Analytics may set cookies to collect anonymised usage statistics.
Advertising platforms: When marketing consent is granted, advertising partners may set cookies to measure campaign performance.

We do not control third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these providers for detailed information about their practices.

8. Managing Your Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies on our website:

8.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears offering three options: Accept All, Reject, or Cookie Settings. The Cookie Settings panel allows you to enable or disable analytics and marketing categories individually while strictly necessary cookies remain always active.

8.2 Browser Settings

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

View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or in bulk
Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
Block all cookies entirely, though this may affect website functionality
Enable "Do Not Track" signals, which we respect where technically feasible

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers are available on the browser provider's support pages.

8.3 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics and advertising cookies, industry opt-out tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page may provide additional control.

9. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, our website may use:

Local storage: Used to persist your cookie consent preferences without requiring a server round-trip on each page load
Session storage: Used for temporary data during your browsing session, cleared when the tab is closed
Server logs: Our hosting infrastructure automatically records IP addresses, browser types, and access timestamps for security and diagnostic purposes, independent of cookie consent

These technologies are subject to the same privacy principles outlined in our Privacy Policy.

We may revise this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, updates to applicable law, or modifications to our website. The date displayed at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy, subject to any renewed consent requirements for new cookie categories.

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Vibeshine — Cookie Enquiries
Porirua City Centre, Porirua 5022, New Zealand
Phone: +64 22 437 7025
Email: assist@vibeshine.world

For broader privacy matters, please refer to our Privacy Policy.