This Cookie Policy pertains to the use of digital cookies and similar technologies by Hamilton Star on its website, hamstar.co.nz. It explains what these technologies are, how we employ them, and your options regarding their use.
Hamilton Star, owned and operated by APG, uses cookies to enhance user experience, conduct analytical research, and support advertising efforts. This approach aligns with industry standards for online publications.
Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
These files typically contain a unique identifier, the name of the website that placed them, and some digits and numbers. They can serve various functions, from remembering your login details to tracking your site usage.
Hamilton Star employs several categories of cookies to operate its website effectively.
These categories include essential cookies, analytics cookies (via Google Analytics), and advertising cookies (through Google AdSense).
Essential cookies are fundamental for the basic functioning of hamstar.co.nz. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Without these cookies, the website may not perform as intended. They do not gather personal information that could be used for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet.
Hamilton Star utilises Google Analytics to collect data about how visitors interact with our website. This includes information on the number of visitors, frequently visited pages, and the duration of visits.
This analytical data assists our editorial team in understanding site performance and improving content relevance. Google Analytics uses cookies to perform these measurements anonymously.
You can find more information about Google Analytics' data privacy practices on their website. To opt-out of Google Analytics across all websites, visit the official Google Analytics opt-out page: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Hamilton Star incorporates Google AdSense to display advertisements on its pages. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to our website or other sites on the internet.
These cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads relevant to users based on their browsing activity. This process supports the financial viability of our independent news operation.
Users can manage their ad settings directly through their Google Account. For broader control over online advertising, resources like Your Online Choices (for EU/UK users), the NAI opt-out (for US users), and the DAA opt-out (for US users) are available.
Access the EU/UK opt-out tool here: https://youronlinechoices.eu.
Access the NAI opt-out tool for US users here: https://optout.networkadvertising.org.
Access the DAA opt-out tool for US users here: https://optout.aboutads.info.
You have the ability to manage and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings.
Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser. Consult your browser's help menu for detailed guidance on how to block, delete, or receive alerts about cookies.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and features available on hamstar.co.nz. Essential website functions may be impaired.
Upon your initial visit to hamstar.co.nz, a banner will appear requesting your consent for cookie usage. By continuing to browse our website after seeing this notice, you are indicating your agreement to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting cookies through your browser settings. Refer to the "How to Control Cookies" section for more details.
The lifespan of a cookie can vary. Some cookies are "session cookies," meaning they are temporary and deleted once you close your browser.
Other cookies are "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. The duration depends on the specific cookie's purpose and its creator's 설정.
Hamilton Star operates in compliance with New Zealand's legal framework regarding electronic communications and privacy. This includes adherence to the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 and the Privacy Act 2020.
Our use of cookies respects user privacy and aims to be transparent. We strive to process personal information in a manner consistent with these regulations.
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or relevant legislation. Any amendments will be published on this page.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the bottom of the page.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact our editorial team. You can reach us via email at privacy@hamstar.co.nz.
Your feedback is important to us as we maintain transparency in our operations.