Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how , registered at , and operating the website stayauditjournal.com (hereinafter referred to as "we", "us", or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy describes what cookies are, which types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, you may contact us at: privacy@stayauditjournal.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites function correctly, to improve efficiency, and to provide reporting information.
Cookies are typically set by the web server hosting the website and then stored by your browser. When you return to the same website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognise your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.
Cookies can be classified by their duration and origin:
- Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are stored only for the duration of your browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period (defined by the cookie's expiry date) or until you manually delete them, even after you close your browser.
- First-party cookies: These are cookies set directly by the website you are visiting (i.e., stayauditjournal.com).
- Third-party cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than the website you are currently visiting. They are typically used by advertising networks, analytics providers, and social media platforms.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage, which function in a similar manner to cookies and are covered by this Cookie Policy.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Ensuring the website operates securely and efficiently;
- Remembering your preferences and settings for future visits;
- Analysing how visitors use our website so we can improve its content and functionality;
- Delivering relevant advertisements and promotional content tailored to your interests, both on our website and across other platforms;
- Enabling integrations with third-party services such as booking engines and social media.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The cookies used on stayauditjournal.com fall into the following categories:
3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without them, certain features and services cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under applicable law; however, we disclose their use here in the interest of full transparency.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Used by Cloudflare to distinguish between humans and bots accessing the website. This helps prevent malicious traffic and supports Cloudflare's bot management features, protecting the security and integrity of the website. | 30 minutes |
| _cfuvid | Cloudflare | Used by Cloudflare to identify individual clients behind a shared IP address and apply rate limiting rules. This cookie supports Cloudflare's DDoS protection and security services. | Session |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Stores proof of a user having successfully completed a Cloudflare security challenge. This is used to avoid presenting the challenge repeatedly during the same browsing session. | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID / session_id | Stayauditjournal.com | A session identifier cookie used to maintain the state of a user session on the server. Necessary for the functioning of the booking and login systems. | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stayauditjournal.com | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid presenting the cookie banner repeatedly on subsequent visits. | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies allow us to measure and analyse how visitors interact with our website. The information collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible, and is used solely to improve the performance, structure, and content of our website. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Registers a unique identifier used to generate statistical data on how a visitor uses the website. This cookie is used to distinguish between unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and store information about how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited and which links are clicked. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Registers a unique identifier that is used to generate statistical data on how a visitor uses the website. This cookie is refreshed each day and expires after 24 hours. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Used by Google Analytics to throttle the rate of requests to the Google Analytics server, thereby limiting the collection of data on high-traffic websites. | 1 minute |
| _gac_[ID] | Google Analytics / Google Ads (Google LLC) | Contains information about campaigns and is used to measure conversions attributed to Google Ads campaigns. It is also read by the Google Ads tag if the AdWords account is linked to Google Analytics. | 90 days |
Google Analytics data may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside New Zealand, including in the United States. Google LLC is certified under applicable international data transfer frameworks. For more information, please see Google's Privacy Policy .
3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are placed by our advertising partners and require your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook Pixel) | Used by Meta (Facebook) to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. It helps track conversions from Facebook Ads and build targeted audiences for advertising on Facebook and Instagram. | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook Pixel) | Stores the last click attribution data from Facebook Ads. Used to link a user's visit to the website with a Facebook advertising click, allowing measurement of campaign effectiveness. | 2 years |
| fr | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Used by Facebook to deliver advertising, to measure its effectiveness, and to provide a relevant advertising experience including preventing the same advertisement from reappearing too frequently. | 3 months |
| ads/ga-audiences | Google Ads (Google LLC) | Used by Google Ads to re-engage visitors who are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor's online behaviour across websites. | Session |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick (Google LLC) | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the user's actions on the website after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's advertisements. This is done to measure the efficacy of an advertisement and to present targeted ads to the user. | 1 year |
| NID / CONSENT | Google LLC | Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and to remember user preferences related to Google services. | 6 months |
| tt_webid / _ttp | TikTok Inc. (TikTok Pixel) | Used by TikTok to track and report the actions of users that occur after viewing or clicking on a TikTok advertisement. Enables measurement of ad conversion and building of remarketing audiences. | 13 months |
Marketing cookies may result in your personal data (such as browsing behaviour and device identifiers) being shared with third-party advertising partners, who may process this data outside of New Zealand. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for further information:
3.4 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation features, such as remembering your language preference, currency selection, or previously viewed hotel rooms. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our website. They require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| lang_pref | Stayauditjournal.com | Stores your selected language preference for future visits. | 12 months |
| currency_pref | Stayauditjournal.com | Stores your selected currency for the booking engine. | 12 months |
4. Your Consent and How We Obtain It
When you first visit stayauditjournal.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are activated automatically as they are required for the basic functioning of the website.
Your consent is voluntary. You may choose to accept all categories of cookies, accept only certain categories, or decline all non-essential cookies without affecting your ability to use the core features of our website. We will record your consent preferences and apply them accordingly.
Your consent will remain valid for a period of 12 months. After this period, we will ask you to renew your preferences. You may also withdraw or modify your consent at any time by using the cookie management tools described in Section 5 below.
Please note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that was carried out on the basis of your prior consent before withdrawal.
5. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have several options for managing and controlling the cookies that are stored on your device. These include our on-site cookie preference tool as well as browser-level controls and third-party opt-out mechanisms.
5.1 Our Cookie Preference Centre
You can review and update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link located in the footer of our website. This will reopen the consent banner and allow you to adjust your choices for each category of non-essential cookies.
5.2 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to:
- Block all cookies;
- Accept all cookies;
- Notify you when a cookie is set, allowing you to decide whether to accept it;
- Block third-party cookies specifically;
- Delete all or some cookies when you close your browser.
Please be aware that restricting or blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features, including the online booking engine, account login, and secure payment processing, may not work correctly if essential cookies are disabled.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers are available at the following links:
5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You may also opt out of interest-based advertising and tracking from specific third-party providers using their dedicated opt-out tools:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
- Google Ads: Manage your ad personalisation settings via Google Ad Settings .
- Meta (Facebook): Adjust your preferences via Facebook Ad Preferences .
- TikTok: Manage your settings via TikTok Ads Opt-Out .
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Use the NAI Opt-Out Tool .
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA Opt-Out Tool .
Please note that opting out through these tools does not mean you will stop receiving advertisements entirely; it means that the advertisements you receive will be less tailored to your inferred interests.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for interpreting DNT signals, and our website does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We encourage you to use our Cookie Preference Centre or the browser controls described above to manage your tracking preferences.
7. Cookies and Responsible Gambling
As a hotel-casino operator, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling. Some cookies on our website may be used to support responsible gambling features, such as remembering self-exclusion preferences, session time reminders, and deposit limit settings. These features form part of our regulatory obligations and the cookies that support them are treated as strictly necessary. They cannot be disabled through the cookie preference centre.
If you have questions about responsible gambling tools and how they interact with cookie settings, please contact us at privacy@stayauditjournal.com.
8. Children and Cookies
Our website is not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe that a child under 18 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at privacy@stayauditjournal.com and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via the cookie consent banner on your next visit.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact our Privacy team using the details below:
- Legal Entity:
- Registered Address:
- Privacy Email: privacy@stayauditjournal.com
- Privacy Policy: View our full Privacy Policy
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 10 business days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand at www.privacy.org.nz .