Cookie & Tracking Policy
SouthernAlpsPlay (southernalpsplay.com) — New Zealand. Last updated: 2026-03-05.
1) Overview
This policy explains how SouthernAlpsPlay Limited uses cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, local storage) to operate our website, understand usage, and measure marketing performance. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal information under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
2) What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Similar technologies may store identifiers in your browser or use pixels to record events (for example, a page view or button click).
3) Cookies we may use and why
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable core functionality (security, load balancing, form submission, preference storage). | Session cookies, security tokens. |
| Analytics | Help us understand how the site is used, improve content and performance. | Page views, interactions, approximate location derived from IP. |
| Marketing/Ad measurement | Measure the effectiveness of campaigns and limit repeated ads. | Conversion events, referral source, device/browser identifiers. |
| Functional | Remember settings to enhance your experience. | Language or region preferences. |
4) Information collected via cookies
Depending on the technology in use, we may collect: device and browser details, IP address (and approximate location), pages viewed, time and date of visits, referring URLs, clicks and other on-site actions, and aggregated statistics. Where this information relates to an identifiable individual, it is treated as personal information and handled as described in our Privacy Policy.
5) Third-party tools
We may use third-party analytics or advertising partners that set or read cookies/identifiers on our behalf. These providers may process data in accordance with their own policies. We aim to configure tools to collect only what is needed for the purposes described above.
6) Your choices and controls
- Browser controls: you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some site features may not work as intended if essential cookies are disabled.
- Consent controls: if we present a cookie banner or preference tool, you can use it to accept or reject non-essential cookies and change your choices later.
- Opt-outs: some third-party providers offer opt-out mechanisms for analytics/ads through their own settings.
7) Retention
Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (kept until they expire or you delete them). Retention depends on the cookie and the purpose.
8) Updates
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date above indicates when changes were made.