Last updated: 27 July 2026
This Cookies Policy describes how constantvigil.nz uses cookies and similar technologies. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a site. They help pages load correctly, remember preferences, and — depending on type — help us understand aggregate traffic. Similar technologies (local storage, pixels) can play related roles.
How we use them
- Essential / functional — needed for core features such as security checks, load balancing, remembering cookie choices, or keeping a logged-in session if accounts are used.
- Analytics (if enabled) — help us see which sections are read, whether pages error out, and how people move through the site. We prefer aggregated views over stalking individual readers.
- Embedded content — if a story includes a third-party embed (video, map, newsletter widget), that provider may set its own cookies. Those are governed by their policies, not ours.
We do not use cookies to sell your identity to data brokers.
Examples you might see
| Category | Purpose | Typical lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site operation, spam/abuse protection, form tokens | Session to several months |
| Preferences | Remember UI or consent choices | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Aggregate traffic and performance | Session to 2 years |
Exact cookie names can change as plugins and hosts update. If you need a current technical list, contact [email protected].
Your controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. You can also use private browsing modes. Blocking all cookies may break some features (including parts of contact forms or login flows).
Where we offer a consent banner or preference tool, use it. Where we don’t rely on non-essential cookies, essential ones may still run because the site cannot function safely without them.
Updates
We will revise this page when our cookie use changes in a meaningful way. Check the date above for the latest version.