1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and more useful.
Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
2. How We Use Cookies
247 Outsourcing uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and maintain security
- Load Balancing Cookies: Ensure the website loads efficiently
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Performance Monitoring: Monitors page load times and errors
- User Behavior: Analyzes how users navigate our website
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language
- Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
- User Preferences: Store your customization choices
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
- Social Media: Enable social media sharing and tracking
- Advertising Networks: Deliver targeted advertisements
- Retargeting: Show relevant ads based on your interests
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter integration
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
- Customer Support: Live chat and support tools
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, visit:
6.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Change your preferences at any time
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:
- Some website features may not function properly
- Your user experience may be affected
- We may not be able to provide personalized content
- Some services may be unavailable
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
8. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@247outsourcing.com
Phone: +64 9 123 4567
Address: 123 Business Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
10. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive information about cookies
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner - New Zealand privacy information
- Your Online Choices - European interactive advertising opt-out