Effective Date: 3 Oct, 2025
Last Updated: 3 Oct, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how QuickLoans (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://www.quickloans.co.nz.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide information to site owners.
We also use similar technologies such as pixel tags and local storage, which work in a similar way.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas, and loan application functionality. Without them, the website may not function properly.
- Examples: session cookies to keep you logged in, cookies to remember privacy preferences.
(b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. We use this data to improve site performance and user experience.
- Example: Google Analytics cookies track page views, session duration, and browser information.
(c) Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences, form entries) to provide a more personalised experience.
(d) Targeting/Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we may use cookies to deliver relevant advertising to you or measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. At present, we do not sell advertising space, but third-party providers (like Google) may place cookies for remarketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, including:
- Google Analytics: to analyse site traffic and usage. Data may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States. Google may also share this data with other Google services.
- Social Media Platforms (if embedded buttons/widgets are used): these platforms may set cookies to track your activity.
For more details on Google Analytics, see Google’s Privacy & Terms.
4. How Long Cookies Last
- Session cookies expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
We keep analytics cookies for no longer than 26 months, after which they are automatically deleted.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies in the following ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via settings. See your browser’s help section for instructions.
- Opt-out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also change your preferences at any time by [insert link to cookie settings panel, if implemented].
Please note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Privacy Officer
QuickLoans
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 435 746
Address: 3 Shirley Road, Mairehau, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
