What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help us enhance your user experience, understand how our website is used, and provide personalized content.
Types of Cookies We May Use
We may use the following types of cookies:
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Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, such as enabling navigation and access to secure areas. They cannot be disabled.
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Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect anonymized data about how visitors use our website, helping us improve its performance and content.
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Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language settings).
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Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertisements. They may be set by us or third-party providers.
Cookies We Use
Below is a list of cookies we may use on our website:
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Cookie Name
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Purpose
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Type
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Duration
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ASP.NET_SessionID
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Stores a temporary unique identifier for your session – no other information is stored. This cookie is removed when you close your browser.
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Functional
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Expires on exit of browser
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ASPXAUTH
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When you are logged in, this cookie stores a value that identifies you to your site. This value is encrypted and can only be read by the server. If you use the Remember Me function this cookie remains on your computer for 3 months, otherwise it is removed when you log out of the site.
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Functional
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Expires on exit of browser or 3 months (optional)
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AntiXsrfToken
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Implements a preventative mechanism against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-site_request_forgery for further details) |
Essential
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Expires on exit of browser
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NREUM
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Used by New Relic (performance monitoring) as a workaround for browsers that do not support the Navigation Timing API. |
Essential
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Expires on exit of browser
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Google Analytics Cookies:
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Cookie Name
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Purpose
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Type
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Duration
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_utma
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Used by Google Analytics to capture and determine unique visitors and the frequency of views.
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Analytics
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2-year expiry
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_utmb
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Used by Google Analytics to establish and continue your session on the site. Each time you visit a page it is updated to expire in 30 minutes.
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Analytics
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30-minute expiry
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_utmc
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Previously used by Google Analytics javascript to define a session status.
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Functional
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6-month expiry
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_utmz
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Used by Google Analytics to store the type of referral used to reach the site; e.g. direct, link, web search, etc.
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Analytics
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Expires on exit of browser
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Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) that set cookies to analyze website traffic or provide advertising. These third parties may collect information about your online activities across different websites. You can learn more about their practices through their respective privacy policies.
Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser:
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Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
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Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
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Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
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Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Your Rights Under New Zealand Law
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have rights regarding your personal information, including data collected via cookies. You may:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate information.
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Object to certain uses of your data, such as marketing cookies.
To exercise these rights, contact us at communications@tetiraahupae.ac.nz.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Last updated: 25 August 2025