Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time. Under New Zealand privacy law (the Privacy Act 2020) and the EU GDPR (for our international users), we are required to be transparent about how we use cookies.

We also use local storage — a browser feature that stores data (like your theme preference) directly on your device. Local storage is not sent to our servers with each request but serves a similar purpose to cookies.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise our cookies into four types:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. Without them, you cannot log in or use the app.

🔒 These cannot be disabled — the Service will not work without them.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics 4, which collects anonymised usage data.

2.3 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These enhance your experience but are not essential for basic functionality:

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services set their own cookies when you interact with them on our site:

• Google Sign-In — sets cookies as part of the OAuth flow if you sign in with Google.
• Stripe — sets cookies on the checkout page to prevent fraud and remember billing details.
• Google Analytics — see section 2.2 above.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Each provider has its own cookie policy.

3. Managing Cookies

3.1 Browser controls

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

• View all cookies stored on your device
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Set preferences for individual websites

Instructions for popular browsers:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

3.2 Effect of blocking cookies

• Blocking essential cookies: You will not be able to log in or use the Service.
• Blocking analytics cookies: The Service works normally. We just won't collect aggregated usage statistics.
• Blocking functional cookies: Theme preference and onboarding state will not persist between visits.

4. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because there is currently no industry standard for how DNT should be handled, we do not currently respond to DNT signals. However, our Google Analytics implementation uses IP anonymisation and does not track users across other websites.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. If we add new categories of cookies, we will update this page and notify users where appropriate.

6. Contact Us