This Cookie Policy explains how College Sport Media (collegesportmedia.co.nz) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy and tells you what cookies we use, why, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They let the site remember your actions and preferences over time, and they help site owners understand how their pages are being used. Some cookies last only for your current visit (session cookies) and are deleted when you close your browser; others stay on your device for a set period (persistent cookies) so they can recognise you on future visits.
Types of cookies we use
We keep our use of cookies to what is genuinely useful. The cookies on this site fall into three groups:
- Essential cookies — needed for the website to work properly, such as remembering your cookie preferences and keeping the site secure. These cannot be switched off without affecting how the site functions.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site, which pages are popular, and where we can improve. The data is used in aggregate and does not identify you personally.
- Affiliate-tracking cookies — record when a visit is referred from our site to an operator, so any resulting referral can be attributed correctly. These do not change what you pay or where an operator ranks on our site.
Cookies at a glance
| Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core site functionality, security, and remembering your cookie choices | Session to 12 months |
| Analytics | Measuring traffic and understanding how pages are used, in aggregate | Up to 24 months |
| Affiliate-tracking | Attributing referrals when you click through to an operator | Up to 30 days |
Exact durations can vary slightly depending on the provider setting the cookie.
Managing cookies in your browser
You are in control of cookies. Most browsers let you view, block or delete cookies through their settings menu, usually under "Privacy" or "Security". You can choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies already stored on your device. Bear in mind that blocking essential cookies may stop parts of the site from working as intended. For step-by-step instructions, check the help pages for your specific browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and others all provide guidance).
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties whose services we use, such as our analytics provider and operators you click through to. These third parties set cookies under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we do not control. When you follow a link to an external operator, that operator's own cookies and policies will apply to your activity on their site.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in the law. Any changes will be posted on this page, so please check back occasionally. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@collegesportmedia.co.nz.