Cookie Policy
Last updated: 4 April 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember information about your visit — such as your preferences or whether you have visited before. Cookies cannot execute programs or deliver viruses to your computer.
Types of Cookies We Use
NZ Business Tools uses three categories of cookies:
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function correctly. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting core site functionality. For example, storing your cookie consent preference so we do not show the consent banner on every page.
Analytics Cookies
Used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and where traffic comes from. This helps us improve our content. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Set when you click an affiliate link on our site. These cookies allow affiliate networks to attribute any resulting purchase back to our referral so we receive our commission. They do not store personally identifiable information. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more information.
Specific Cookies Set
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| cookieConsent | NZ Business Tools | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| ps_partner_* | PartnerStack | Affiliate link tracking | 90 days |
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Check your browser's help documentation for instructions. Common browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
- Google Analytics opt-out — Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Affiliate cookies — Blocking third-party cookies in your browser will prevent affiliate tracking cookies from being set. You will still be able to use our site and click links normally.
Note: Disabling analytics or affiliate cookies will not affect your ability to read our content or use any features of this site.
NZ and AU Context
New Zealand does not currently mandate a specific cookie consent law equivalent to the EU's GDPR cookie rules. However, our use of cookies that collect personal data is governed by the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, and we have designed our cookie use to be transparent and minimal.
For Australian visitors, our cookie practices align with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles. Anonymous analytics data is not considered personal information under the APPs, but we disclose it anyway in the interest of transparency.
Questions
If you have questions about our use of cookies, see our full Privacy Policy or contact us directly.