1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we process personal data. By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you acknowledge this policy. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on our website.
The data controller for cookies used on this website is Sproutclearing, 2 Plimmer Steps, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand. Contact: hello@sproutclearing.world or +64 4 471 1404.
2. 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 website operators. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded on the website (third-party cookies).
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. Where this policy refers to cookies, it includes these comparable technologies unless otherwise stated.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to ensure our website operates correctly, to remember your cookie consent preferences, and — with your explicit consent — to understand how visitors interact with our content so we can improve the informational resources we provide about smart meal organisation.
We categorise cookies into strictly necessary cookies, which do not require consent, and optional cookies (analytics and marketing), which are only activated after you provide consent through our cookie banner or cookie settings panel.
4. Cookie Categories
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings. They do not store personally identifiable information in a way that identifies you directly. Examples include:
- Cookie consent preference storage (localStorage key: thisdomaindontexist123_cookie_consent)
- Session management cookies required for form security
- Load balancing cookies that ensure website availability
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in providing a functional website, or contractual necessity where applicable.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to collect aggregated information about how visitors use our website — including pages visited, time on site, and navigation paths. This helps us understand which meal organisation content is most useful and identify areas for improvement.
Analytics data is processed in aggregated form where possible. IP addresses may be anonymised before storage. We do not use analytics data to identify individual users for marketing purposes without separate consent.
Legal basis: Consent. You may withdraw consent at any time through cookie settings.
4.3 Marketing Cookies
With your consent, marketing cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of our informational outreach and to deliver relevant content about our consulting and educational services. We do not use aggressive retargeting practices or share cookie data with unrelated third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
Legal basis: Consent. These cookies are disabled by default until you accept them through our cookie banner or enable them in cookie settings.
5. Specific Cookies We May Use
The following table describes cookies that may be placed when you visit our website:
- thisdomaindontexist123_cookie_consent — Type: Local storage — Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences — Duration: Until cleared — Category: Strictly necessary
- _ga / _gid — Type: HTTP cookie — Purpose: Google Analytics visitor distinction (only if analytics consent given) — Duration: Up to 24 months / 24 hours — Category: Analytics
- _gat — Type: HTTP cookie — Purpose: Google Analytics request throttling (only if analytics consent given) — Duration: 1 minute — Category: Analytics
This list may be updated as our website evolves. Material changes will be reflected in an updated version of this policy.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears offering three options: Accept All, Reject, and Cookie Settings. You may:
- Accept all cookies, enabling analytics and marketing cookies in addition to strictly necessary cookies
- Reject optional cookies, allowing only strictly necessary cookies
- Open Cookie Settings to individually toggle the Analytics / Marketing category
Your preferences are stored locally in your browser. You may change them at any time by clearing your browser storage and revisiting the site, or by contacting us to request guidance on resetting preferences.
Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers or content delivery networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We select providers that commit to appropriate data protection standards but encourage you to review their policies independently.
We do not permit third parties to use cookies collected through our website for purposes unrelated to providing services to us, except where you have given explicit consent.
8. Data Retention for Cookie Data
Cookie retention periods vary by type. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their set expiry date or until you delete them. Consent preference data stored in localStorage persists until you clear browser data or change your preferences.
Analytics data derived from cookies is retained in accordance with our Privacy Policy, typically up to 14 months in raw form before aggregation or deletion.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object, and withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@sproutclearing.world.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand) or your local supervisory authority if you believe our cookie practices violate applicable law.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices. The last updated date at the top of this page indicates when revisions were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact:
Sproutclearing
2 Plimmer Steps, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Email: hello@sproutclearing.world
Phone: +64 4 471 1404