Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
How We Use Cookies
Decoded Ventures uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Analyze how visitors use our website
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve your user experience
- Provide relevant content and features
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session cookies: Allow you to navigate our website and use its features
- Security cookies: Help protect against fraud and maintain website security
- Load balancing cookies: Ensure our website performs optimally
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, visitor behavior, and performance metrics
- Performance cookies: Monitor website speed and functionality
- Heatmap cookies: Help us understand how users navigate our pages
These cookies help us:
- Identify popular content and pages
- Understand user preferences
- Improve website design and functionality
- Optimize user experience
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Preference cookies: Remember your language and region settings
- Customization cookies: Store your interface preferences
- Form cookies: Remember information you've entered in forms
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We may use marketing cookies to:
- Show relevant advertisements on other websites
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Prevent you from seeing the same advertisement repeatedly
- Understand which marketing channels are most effective
These may include cookies from:
- Google Ads
- Facebook/Meta
- Other advertising platforms
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain third-party content and services that set their own cookies, including:
Social Media Platforms
- LinkedIn: For social sharing and professional networking features
- Twitter/X: For social media integration and sharing
- Facebook: For social plugins and sharing capabilities
Analytics and Marketing Services
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Google Tag Manager: For managing marketing and analytics tags
- Email marketing platforms: For newsletter and communication tracking
Other Services
- Content delivery networks (CDNs): For faster content delivery
- Customer support tools: For live chat and support features
- Video platforms: For embedded videos and media content
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Duration varies by cookie type:
- Analytics cookies: Typically 2 years
- Preference cookies: Usually 1 year
- Marketing cookies: Generally 30 days to 2 years
Your Cookie Choices
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
- Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox:
- Go to Options > Privacy & Security
- Adjust your cookie and tracking protection settings
Safari:
- Go to Preferences > Privacy
- Manage your cookie preferences
Microsoft Edge:
- Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Configure your cookie settings
Cookie Management
You can:
- Accept all cookies: Allow all cookies for the best user experience
- Reject non-essential cookies: Block marketing and analytics cookies while keeping essential ones
- Customize settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow
- Delete existing cookies: Remove cookies already stored on your device
Opt-Out Options
For specific third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Visit Google's Ads Settings page
- LinkedIn: Adjust settings in your LinkedIn account
- Facebook: Manage ad preferences in your Facebook account
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
Essential Cookies
Disabling these may cause:
- Website functionality issues
- Inability to submit forms
- Security vulnerabilities
- Poor user experience
Analytics Cookies
Disabling these means:
- We cannot improve our website based on usage data
- Less personalized experience
- Reduced ability to identify and fix issues
Marketing Cookies
Disabling these results in:
- Less relevant advertisements
- Repeated display of the same ads
- Reduced marketing effectiveness measurement
Mobile Apps and Devices
If you access our website through a mobile app or device, we may use:
- Device identifiers: Unique identifiers for your device
- Mobile analytics: Tools to understand app usage
- Push notification tokens: For sending relevant notifications
- Location data: If you grant permission and it's relevant to our services
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our use of cookies
- New technologies or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Improvements to user experience
We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Posting notices on our website
- Sending email notifications (if you've provided your email)
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Decoded Ventures
Email: info@decodedventures.com
Phone: +64 9 123 4567
Address: Auckland, New Zealand
For privacy-related inquiries: privacy@decodedventures.com
Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy:
Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.