This Cookie Policy provides formal clarification on how HAWEA STORAGE SHEDS LIMITED (“we”, “us”, or “our”) utilises cookies and similar tracking mechanisms on www.haweastoragesheds.com. This document is structured to comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
- Explicit Consent and User Choice
We operate on a strict principle of user consent. Upon your first visit to www.haweastoragesheds.com, you will be presented with a clear Cookie banner. We will only deploy non-essential cookies to your device if you actively click the “Accept” button on our Cookie banner.
You are under no obligation to accept non-essential cookies. You maintain the absolute right to decline them and continue browsing our selection of drawer storage boxes using only the cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function.
- Categories of Cookies Utilised
To ensure proper operation and processing, we categorise our cookies as follows:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are fundamental to the operation of the website. They enable core functions such as maintaining your shopping basket progression and allowing you to access the checkout stage. These cookies do not require prior consent as the service cannot be provided without them.
Third-Party Cookies (Stripe Processing): We utilise Stripe to handle all financial transactions. When you interact with the checkout process, Stripe deploys specific third-party cookies. These are strictly necessary to process your payment, confirm transactional intent, and monitor for unusual or irregular activities. The processing and retention of these specific third-party cookies are governed entirely by Stripe’s own operational and privacy frameworks.
Non-Essential Cookies (Analytics & Preferences): Subject entirely to your active “Accept” consent, these cookies help us understand general website traffic and remember your site preferences for future visits.
- Cookie Retention Periods
In accordance with New Zealand and European data protection standards, we strictly limit the duration for which cookies are stored on your device:
Session Cookies: These are temporary files. They are retained only for the duration of your current browsing session and are automatically deleted from your device the moment you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies (Including Consent Status): Cookies designed to remember your choices (such as your decision to accept or decline the Cookie banner) will remain on your device for a strictly defined period. The retention period for these persistent cookies will not exceed 12 months from the date of your initial consent. Upon the expiration of this 12-month period, the cookies are automatically purged, and you will be prompted to provide your consent choices again upon your next visit.
- Managing Your Preferences
In addition to our website’s Cookie banner, you retain the ability to control cookie deployment directly through your web browser settings. You may configure your browser to delete existing cookies or automatically decline new ones. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies via your browser may restrict your ability to complete a purchase on our website. - Corporate Information
For any formal enquiries regarding our use of cookies or data management practices, please contact the Data Controller at HAWEA STORAGE SHEDS LIMITED using the details provided below:
Operating Company: HAWEA STORAGE SHEDS LIMITED
Registration Number: NZBN:9429053562760
Registered Office Address: 39 Sunrise Bay Drive, Wanaka, 9305, New Zealand
Contact Email: underwear@haweastoragesheds.com
Contact Telephone: +64 34431443
