Cookie Policy
Effective date: 16th March 2026
Last updated: 16th March 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how TOTO-TOA Limited (“TOTO-TOA”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.toa.eco (the “Website”).
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember your preferences, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner about how the site is being used.
Similar technologies may include pixels, tags, scripts, software development kits, local storage, and other tracking technologies. In this Cookie Policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies” unless stated otherwise.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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to make the Website work properly;
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to remember your settings and preferences;
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to understand how visitors use the Website;
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to improve Website functionality, performance, and content;
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to support security and fraud prevention;
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to measure the effectiveness of communications and campaigns;
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where permitted, to personalise content or marketing.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the operation of the Website and cannot usually be switched off through our systems. They may be used for essential functions such as page navigation, security, network management, and access to core Website features.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often, how users move through the Website, and whether users encounter errors. This helps us improve the Website and user experience.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as language, region, or other preferences, so we can provide a more personalised experience.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Where used, these cookies may be set by us or by third-party partners to help deliver more relevant content, measure campaign performance, and support advertising activities across websites or platforms.
5. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set directly by us. These are called first-party cookies.
Other cookies may be set by third-party providers that perform services for us or support Website functionality, analytics, embedded content, or advertising. These are called third-party cookies.
Third-party providers may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites or services, subject to their own privacy policies.
6. How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time.
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Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them manually.
The duration of a cookie depends on its purpose and the settings applied by the party that placed it.
7. What Information Cookies May Collect
Depending on the type of cookie used, cookies may collect information such as:
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IP address;
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browser type and version;
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device type and operating system;
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pages viewed and links clicked;
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date and time of visits;
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referral URL;
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approximate location derived from IP address;
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interactions with Website content;
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preferences and settings.
Where cookie-related data is associated with an identifiable person, we treat it as personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Legal Basis and Consent
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Strictly necessary cookies do not usually require consent because they are essential for the operation of the Website.
Where consent is required, you may withdraw or change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings tool, if available, or by adjusting your browser settings.
9. How to Manage Cookies
You can control or disable cookies in several ways.
Through our cookie banner or settings tool
If available on the Website, you can use our cookie banner or preference centre to accept, reject, or customise non-essential cookies.
Through your browser settings
Most browsers allow you to:
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view what cookies are stored on your device;
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block some or all cookies;
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delete cookies;
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set preferences for certain websites.
Please note that if you disable or block certain cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly.
10. Browser-Based Preference Signals
Where required by applicable law, we may recognise certain browser-based opt-out preference signals in relation to non-essential cookies, targeted advertising, or similar data practices.
11. Third-Party Services We May Use
Depending on how our Website is configured from time to time, we may use third-party services such as:
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website analytics tools;
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embedded video or media services;
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customer communication tools;
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marketing automation platforms;
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advertising or social media tools.
Examples may include services such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, embedded video platforms, or similar tools, if used.
You should update this section to reflect the tools actually used on your Website.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal obligations, or operational needs.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us:
TOTO-TOA Limited
PO BOX 290, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand