Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owners. This policy also covers similar technologies like Local Storage.
Why we use cookies
We use cookies to keep Aroha Bytes running smoothly and securely, remember your preferences (like if you've passed the age gate), and understand how visitors use our games so we can make them better.
Categories of cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | To keep the site running, including security, age verification, and storing your consent choices. | Session handling, age-gate status (`__age_ok`), cookie consent (`__cc_v1`). | Session to 12 months. |
| Performance / Analytics | Anonymous traffic measurement to understand site usage and improve performance. | Cloudflare Web Analytics (`__cf_*` cookies). | Up to 30 days. |
| Functional | Remembers UI preferences like game volume settings. | Game settings stored in Local Storage. | Up to 12 months. |
| Advertising / Targeting | Used by third parties like Google if you arrive via a paid campaign, to measure campaign effectiveness. | Google Ads or Microsoft Advertising cookies. | Up to 13 months. |
Lawful Basis
Our use of cookies is governed by New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 and Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007. For strictly necessary cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest to provide a functional and secure website. For all other categories (Performance, Functional, Advertising), we rely on your informed consent, which you can provide or withdraw via our cookie consent banner.
How to manage your cookies on Aroha Bytes
When you first visit, you can choose to "Accept all" or "Essential only" via our cookie banner. Your choice is stored and respected. You can change your mind at any time by clearing your browser's storage for this site.
How to manage cookies in your browser
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Here are links for common browsers:
Third-party cookies and services
We use a few trusted partners who may set cookies if you provide consent:
- Cloudflare: Provides security and web analytics. Cloudflare Privacy Policy.
- Google / Microsoft: May be used for advertising campaign measurement if you consent.
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
We honour the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal and treat it as a withdrawal of consent for analytics and advertising cookies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The 'Last updated' date at the top reflects the latest revision.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact us at support@compressedstreamarohagames.com. Our registered office is at 21 Park Royal Road, London.