NZTE Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2025

This is the Cookie Policy of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise ("NZTE", "we", "our", or "us"). References to NZTE include our business units and subsidiaries where applicable. This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Terms of Engagement.

Key points

We use cookies and similar technologies on our websites and mobile applications to improve functionality and provide a better user experience.

Cookies are small text files placed on your browser, computer, or device when you visit a website. They help recognize your device, distinguish you from other users, remember your preferences, and capture information about your visit. Similar technologies include JavaScripts and web beacons.

Although cookies usually do not directly identify you, they may be linked to personal information under certain data protection laws.

Information we collect using cookies

We may collect the following information via cookies and similar technologies:

  • Device details (e.g. make, model, screen size);
  • Your IP address;
  • Browser type (e.g. Chrome, Edge, Firefox);
  • Operating system (e.g. Windows, Mac);
  • Broad geographic location and access region (e.g. New Zealand or overseas);
  • Login credentials and preferences (e.g. language selection);
  • Website usage behavior; and
  • Other relevant user data.

Why we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate our websites smoothly and ensure full functionality;
  • Monitor traffic patterns and user activity;
  • Analyze website usage for performance improvements and troubleshooting;
  • Recognize users and apply personalized settings;
  • Assist navigation and event registration processes;
  • Manage notifications and prevent repetitive alerts;
  • Deliver personalized content and recommendations based on user interests;
  • Support marketing and promotional activities, including targeted advertising; and
  • Maintain website and system security.

Types of cookies we use

We use several categories of cookies, which may change periodically:

  • Necessary cookies
  • Statistics cookies
  • Marketing cookies
  • Unclassified cookies

Third parties and third-party cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we allow certain trusted third parties to place cookies on our websites. These may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms.

Examples of third-party services include Google Analytics, Clarity, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Microsoft, although this list may be updated periodically.

Google may combine cookie data collected via our sites with information from other Google services. You can learn more here: Google Partner Sites.

Microsoft may use personal and non-personal data collected via our websites in accordance with the Microsoft Privacy Statement for service improvement, analytics, and advertising purposes.

Our websites may contain external links. While we carefully select external sites, we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We recommend reviewing any third-party privacy policies before sharing personal information.

Managing your cookie preferences

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete them. You may also use tools such as the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Note that disabling cookies may limit some functionality, including secure or personalized content access on our websites.

Cookie duration

Unless stated otherwise, cookies (other than necessary cookies) will expire after 1 year.

Amendments

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Continued use of our websites following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

Questions or concerns

The data controller is New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Level 15, 100 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand.

For privacy or cookie-related inquiries, please contact our privacy officer/data protection officer at [email protected] or by mail to the address above, attention: Data Protection Officer.