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Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2026
What this covers
This page lists the cookies virgola.co.nz uses. We keep it short on purpose — we don't run ads or marketing trackers, so there isn't much to disclose. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle information more broadly.
Cookies we use
Analytics
Name: _ga, _ga_*
Set by: Google Analytics
Duration: Up to 2 years
Helps us understand which pages get visited and roughly how, so we can improve the site. Only loads on the live site, not in development.
Bot protection
Name: cf_clearance and similar
Set by: Our bot-protection check
Duration: Session or a few hours
Used on our contact forms to confirm you're a real visitor, not a spam bot. Doesn't identify you personally.
Partner referrals
Name: virgola_referral (browser local storage, not a cookie)
Set by: Us, only when you arrive through a partner's link
Duration: 90 days, or until you send us an enquiry
Remembers which accountant, bookkeeper or other partner shared the link you came in on, so we can thank them if you get in touch. It stays in your browser and is only sent to us with your enquiry.
What we don't use
No advertising or retargeting cookies, no third-party trackers beyond the two above, and no cookies that build a marketing profile of you.
Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies through your browser's settings at any time. Blocking analytics cookies won't stop you browsing or using the site — it just means we won't see your visit in our usage data.
Questions
Get in touch if anything here is unclear.