Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-07-13
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. We use cookies in accordance with your consent preferences managed via our cookie banner.
2. Cookie categories we use
| Category | Purpose | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Essential for the website to function (security, session, cookie consent preference stored in localStorage). | No |
| Analytics | Google Analytics GA4 - measures site usage to improve editorial content. Cookies: _ga, _gid. |
Yes (analytics_storage) |
| Advertising | Google Ads / Remarketing - measures ad performance and enables personalised advertising. Cookie: _gcl_au. |
Yes (ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization) |
3. Google Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. GA4 uses cookies _ga (expires 2 years) and _gid (expires 24 hours) to distinguish users and sessions. Data collected includes pages visited, time on site and approximate location (IP anonymised). Data may be transferred to the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses.
4. Google Ads cookies
We use Google Ads for advertising measurement. The _gcl_au cookie (expires 90 days) is used to store and track conversions from Google Ads. Google Consent Mode v2 ensures that advertising measurement only activates upon your explicit consent (ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization = DENIED by default).
5. Google Consent Mode v2
This website implements Google Consent Mode v2. By default, all advertising and analytics consent signals are set to DENIED before any cookies are placed. Only upon your explicit "Accept All" selection in our cookie banner are these signals updated to GRANTED. This approach ensures compliance with applicable privacy requirements in New Zealand and the EU/EEA.
6. How to manage your cookie preferences
You can manage your preferences at any time:
- Cookie banner: Use the Accept / Reject buttons shown on your first visit (and accessible by clearing your browser's localStorage).
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings menus.
- Google opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Ad personalisation: Manage at Google Account — Data & Privacy.
Rejecting non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to browse Riverstone Review or place an order for Hardero.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision.
8. Contact
Questions about our cookie use: info@sproutforce.world