Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 24, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small alphanumeric text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you navigate modern websites. They allow websites to remember user preferences, maintain session stability, and deliver enhanced usability.

2. How MoanaTrails Uses Cookies

We use cookies strictly to guarantee platform security, remember your privacy preferences, and evaluate which New Zealand travel guides provide the most value to readers. Non-essential tracking cookies are never deployed without your explicit consent.

3. Google Consent Mode v2 Implementation

To align with global privacy benchmarks and Google's Advertising & Measurement policies, MoanaTrails has implemented Google Consent Mode v2. When you first visit our domain, analytical, ad storage, and personalization signals are locked in a denied status. You have complete autonomy to accept all, accept only essential, or customize categories.

You can reopen your choices at any moment by clicking in our website footer.

4. Cookie Categories Overview

CategoryPurposeConsent Mode SignalDefault Status
Strictly NecessaryCore site security, layout rendering, and storing consent tokenssecurity_storageGranted
FunctionalForm state persistence and user language preferencesfunctionality_storageGranted
AnalyticsAggregated measurement of page read rates and traffic sourcesanalytics_storageDenied
Marketing & AdsAssessing engagement for editorial outreach campaignsad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalizationDenied

5. Specific Cookies Used

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
moana_consentMoanaTrailsPreserves your cookie banner consent decisions in localStorage12 Months
_gaGoogle AnalyticsAssigns an anonymous reader ID to tabulate visits (only if consented)2 Years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsMaintains telemetry session state (only if consented)Session

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to our on-site banner, most browsers allow you to inspect, clear, or block cookies through their system settings. For details, consult your browser's documentation (e.g., Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge).

7. Inquiries

For questions about our cookie protocols or data practices, contact us at [email protected].