Transparency & Tracking

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

1. Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small alphanumeric files placed on your browser or device memory. They allow websites to remember user preferences, facilitate safe page transitions, and furnish aggregated analytics about which expedition journals readers find most helpful.

2. Google Consent Mode v2 Integration

Our website operates under an advanced implementation of Google Consent Mode v2. Prior to your interaction with our banner, tracking states for ad storage, ad user data, ad personalization, and analytics storage are locked in a denied status. Essential security tokens remain operational to ensure foundational site stability.

You can reopen your preferences anytime by clicking the link located in the footer of every page.

3. Consent Mode Signal Categories

CategoryPurposeConsent SignalDefault Status
Strictly NecessaryPlatform security, CSRF protection, and consent trackingsecurity_storageGranted
FunctionalRemembering menu toggles and reading progressfunctionality_storageGranted
AnalyticsEvaluating reading volume across regional journalsanalytics_storageDenied
AdvertisingPreventing repetitive notices across network referralsad_storage, ad_user_dataDenied

4. Specific Identifiers Utilized

IdentifierProviderPurposeLifespan
haast_consent_v2Haast Journeys (Local)Stores your expressed consent categories12 months
_ga / _ga_*Google Analytics (Conditional)Distinguishes unique readership journeys when acceptedUp to 24 months

5. Browser Control & Revocation

In addition to our on-site settings panel, you can control or eliminate cookies directly within your web browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge). Note that disabling all storage mechanisms may prevent the banner from remembering your dismissal preferences.

6. Policy Revisions & Questions

Should regulatory guidelines under the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner evolve, this policy will be refreshed accordingly. Inquiries regarding our cookie configuration should be submitted to: [email protected].