When you interact with out Platforms we may use automatic data collection technologies to store some information in your computer. This information will be in the form of a "cookie" or similar file and can help us to collect statistical information about your equipment and your visit to our Platform.
A "cookie" is a small data element that a website transfers to your computer for record keeping and experience customisation purposes. Cookies give us details such as your IP address, operating system, browser, search terms, pages accessed and links clinked, dates and times of visits, immediate previous site visited, and domain (whether you are accessing from New Zealand or elsewhere). We may use the information generated by cookies to personalise and improve your experience.
Cookies may store your search, posting and other viewing and usage history, and your login details (if you choose) enabling you to use certain services without having to log on each time. If you disable cookies, it may limit your access to some of our content and features. You can choose to refuse cookies by turning them off in your browser and deleting them from your hard drive. You do not need to have cookies turned on, but your experience may be affected if you do turn them off.
We do not use cookies to extract any personal information.
Analytics Services Provided by Others
We may allow others to provide analytics services on our behalf across the Internet and in applications (e.g. Google Analytics). Analytics services are services which assist us to collect and interpret information. These entities may use cookies, web beacons (a technique that helps to determine whether a user has accessed some content), device identifiers and other technologies to collect information about your use of our Platforms.
The information collected may include your IP address, web browser, mobile network information, pages viewed, time spent on pages or in apps, links clicked and conversion information. This information is aggregated and all users are anonymous and not personally identifiable.
This statistical information will be viewable by website administrators and certain other BOPRC employees and contractors. It may also be shared with other government agencies.
This information may be used by us or by third parties on our behalf to analyse and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, and better understand online activity.