Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 15 October 2025 Last Updated: 14 September 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Machav may also use pixels, tags, local storage and similar technologies.
2. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies may be used to:
- operate the website;
- maintain shopping carts;
- support authentication;
- remember preferences;
- provide security;
- detect fraud;
- analyse website usage;
- improve functionality;
- measure marketing performance; and
- support advertising where permitted.
3. Cookie Categories
Necessary Cookies
Required for core functions such as shopping carts, checkout, authentication and security.
Functional Cookies
Used to remember preferences and improve functionality.
Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors use Machav.
Machav may use services such as Google Analytics or similar services.
Advertising Cookies
Where used and permitted, these may measure advertising and support relevant advertising.
Security Cookies
Used to detect suspicious activity, fraud and automated attacks.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party providers may set cookies when Machav integrates services such as:
- analytics;
- payments;
- advertising;
- customer support; and
- security.
Those providers may have their own privacy policies.
5. Consent
Where applicable law requires consent, Machav will use appropriate consent mechanisms for relevant cookies and technologies.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Blocking necessary cookies may affect shopping-cart, checkout or other website functionality.
7. Personal Information
Cookie identifiers may constitute personal information depending on the circumstances.
Machav handles such information according to its Privacy Policy and applicable law.
8. International Processing
Some technology providers may process information outside New Zealand.
Machav will take reasonable steps to address applicable overseas privacy requirements.
9. Changes
Machav may update this Cookie Policy when technology, services or legal requirements change.