Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how BoundFor uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It also explains your choices regarding these technologies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: To enable core website features like user authentication and security
- Preferences: To remember your choices (like cookie consent)
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | Stores user authentication session | Session / 1 week |
| sb-*-auth-token-code-verifier | Supabase | OAuth code verification | Session |
| bf_cookie_consent | BoundFor | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| bf_session_id | BoundFor | Session identifier for analytics correlation | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. They are only set if you accept analytics cookies through our consent banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for the current day | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Third-Party Service Cookies
When UsedSome third-party services we use may set their own cookies when you interact with specific features. These are controlled by the respective service providers.
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept: Allow both essential and analytics cookies
- Decline: Only essential cookies will be used
Your choice is saved in the bf_cookie_consent cookie for one year, so you won't be asked again on return visits.
4.2 Changing Your Preferences
To change your cookie preferences after your initial choice:
- Clear your browser cookies for boundfor.nz
- Refresh the page - the consent banner will appear again
- Make your new selection
4.3 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
For instructions specific to your browser, visit:
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| bf_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | Persistent (until cleared) |
| bf_session_id | Session identifier for analytics | Session |
| theme | Your preferred color theme (light/dark) | Persistent |
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We honor your cookie consent preferences set through our banner regardless of DNT settings.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@boundfor.nz
9. More Information
For more information about cookies in general, you can visit:
For information about how we handle your personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.
Beta Testing Notice
BoundFor is currently in beta testing. Our use of cookies is limited and focused on essential functionality and basic analytics. We respect your privacy choices and only set analytics cookies with your explicit consent. For more details about our beta testing phase, please see our Terms of Service.