Cookie Policy

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Flushingyoungbio ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at flushingyoungbio.world. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

Flushingyoungbio
29 Albert Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand
Email: help@flushingyoungbio.world
Phone: +64 7 929 4047

3. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with content. We also use localStorage to store your cookie consent preferences.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent choices stored in localStorage under the key "cookie_consent". These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information for marketing purposes.

  • Purpose: Website functionality and consent management
  • Duration: Up to 12 months
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interest and consent

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous usage data such as pages visited, session duration, and navigation patterns. These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.

  • Purpose: Website performance analysis and improvement
  • Duration: Up to 26 months
  • Legal basis: Consent

4.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of communications. These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.

  • Purpose: Content personalization and campaign measurement
  • Duration: Up to 12 months
  • Legal basis: Consent

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookie categories
  • Reject: Disable analytics and marketing cookies (strictly necessary cookies remain active)
  • Cookie Settings: Choose individual preferences for analytics and marketing cookies

Your preferences are stored in localStorage and persist across sessions. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser data or contacting us.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may load resources from third-party providers such as Google Fonts and Font Awesome CDN. These providers may set their own cookies subject to their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for further information.

7. Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Cookies and the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand)

Under the Privacy Act 2020, information collected through cookies and similar technologies may be personal information if it identifies you or can be linked to you. We handle such information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Information Privacy Principles.

Non-essential analytics and marketing cookies are only activated after you provide consent through our cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings, clearing stored site data, or contacting us. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

If you believe we have interfered with your privacy through our use of cookies, you may contact us or lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time. You may also request information about cookies we use by contacting us. For full details on your data protection rights, see our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact:

Flushingyoungbio
29 Albert Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand
Email: help@flushingyoungbio.world
Phone: +64 7 929 4047