1. Introduction This Cookie Policy applies to the website www.monotonecap.com, operated by Hatworx Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This document outlines how we deploy cookies and comparable tracking technologies when you interact with our website. This policy is structured to comply with the legal requirements of the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, as well as European data protection frameworks, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
2. Consent and Cookie Banner We respect your privacy and autonomy regarding your digital footprint. When you first arrive at our website, you are presented with a Cookie Banner. This banner is provided for your free choice. We will only deploy non-essential cookies if and when you explicitly signify your consent by clicking the “Accept” button on our Cookie Banner. You are under no obligation to accept non-essential cookies, and declining them will not restrict your access to the primary functions of our website.
3. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device when you browse a digital property. They enable the website to function as intended and provide statistical insights into website navigation and usage.
4. Types of Cookies We Use The cookies on our website are categorised according to their specific function:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are fundamental for the basic operation of our website. They facilitate core actions such as navigating between pages, adding items to your shopping basket, and completing the checkout process. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly. Please note that third-party cookies required for the processing of your transactions are processed directly by Stripe.
- Analytical and Performance Cookies: Subject strictly to your prior consent via the Cookie Banner, we use these cookies to count visitor numbers and observe how visitors navigate our website. This information assists us in improving the way our website works.
- Functionality Cookies: Subject to your prior consent, these cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your region or language preferences) to provide a more tailored browsing experience.
5. Cookie Retention Periods In accordance with New Zealand and European legal standards, we adhere to strict retention periods for our cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary files that exist on your device only for the duration of your browsing session. They are automatically and permanently erased the moment you close your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These files remain on your device after your browser is closed, for a predefined duration. For all non-essential cookies (such as Analytical and Functionality cookies), the maximum retention period is strictly limited to 12 months from the date your consent is recorded. Upon the expiration of this 12-month period, you will be prompted to renew your consent via our Cookie Banner. Strictly necessary cookies are retained only for the exact duration required to fulfil their operational purpose.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences You retain comprehensive control over your cookie settings. In addition to our Cookie Banner, you can configure your web browser settings to decline all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites attempt to set them. Please be aware that if you adjust your browser settings to block strictly necessary cookies, certain parts of our website may become inaccessible or function incorrectly.
7. Contact Information If you have any inquiries regarding this Cookie Policy or our data management practices, please contact us using the official corporate details below:
- Company Name: Hatworx Ltd
- Brand Name: monotonecap
- Registration Number: 9439041587277
- Registered Company Address: 80 Lansford Crescent, Avondale, Auckland 0600 New Zealand
- Email Address: hat@monotonecap.com
- Telephone: +64 98203174