Cookies Policy
Last updated: 1.2.26
This Cookies Policy explains how Apparel Direct Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, phone, or device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how the site is being used.
Cookies do not usually identify you personally, but they may collect information about your device, browser, and browsing activity.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Enable shopping cart and checkout features
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Assist with security and fraud prevention
- Remember user preferences (where applicable)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They allow core features such as page navigation, secure areas of the website, and ecommerce checkout.
Without these cookies, our website may not function properly.
Functional Cookies
These cookies help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience, such as remembering form details or settings.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as:
- which pages are visited most often
- how long visitors stay on the site
- errors or performance issues
This helps us improve our website and services.
Ecommerce and Checkout Cookies (SureCart)
Our ecommerce checkout system is powered by SureCart, which may use cookies to:
- manage shopping cart functionality
- remember checkout sessions
- process payments securely
- prevent fraudulent activity
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our website or are used to support our website functions.
These may include:
- SureCart (checkout and ecommerce functionality)
- Payment providers connected to SureCart (such as Stripe or PayPal, depending on setup)
- Website analytics providers (such as Google Analytics, if enabled)
- Security and spam protection tools (such as reCAPTCHA, if enabled)
Third-party cookies are managed by the relevant provider and may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5. Managing or Disabling Cookies
You can choose to disable or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Most browsers allow you to:
- view what cookies are stored
- delete cookies
- block all cookies
- block third-party cookies
Please note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the ability to place orders or use checkout features.
6. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Apparel Direct Limited
Email: info@appareldirect.co.nz
Phone: 0275440760
Location: New Zealand
