Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Hublle Limited ("Hublle", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (hublle.co) and platform.

Hublle is a New Zealand-based company. While New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 does not specifically mandate a cookie policy, we adopt best practices aligned with international standards — including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) — because our platform serves users globally.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of essential cookies. For non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent where legally required.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

Similar technologies include: - Local storage: Browser-based storage used to retain data between sessions - Session storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser - Pixel tags / web beacons: Small invisible images used to track page visits and email opens - Device fingerprinting: Technical characteristics of your device used to identify returning visitors

This policy covers all of the above technologies.

We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential cookies These are strictly necessary for our website and platform to function. They enable core features such as login sessions, security, and page navigation. These cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impacting your experience.

Examples: - Session authentication tokens - CSRF protection cookies - Load balancing cookies

Analytics and performance cookies These help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and where errors occur. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Examples: - Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) - Internal usage analytics

Functional / preference cookies These remember your preferences and settings to personalise your experience.

Examples: - Language or region preferences - UI display settings

Marketing and targeting cookies These may be used to deliver relevant advertising and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. We only use these cookies where we have your consent.

Examples: - LinkedIn Insight Tag - Google Ads conversion tracking

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. These third parties may collect information about your online activity across different websites. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the respective privacy policies of these providers.

Key third-party services that may set cookies: - Google Analytics (analytics.google.com) — website traffic analysis - Google Ads — conversion and remarketing tracking - LinkedIn — B2B marketing and insights - Stripe — payment processing (on checkout pages) - Intercom / support tools — customer support chat (if enabled)

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Cookies are either session-based or persistent:

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your login state and secure your session.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Durations vary: - Essential cookies: typically up to 1 year - Analytics cookies: typically 1–2 years (e.g. Google Analytics _ga lasts 2 years) - Functional cookies: typically up to 1 year - Marketing cookies: typically up to 90 days

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): For analytics, functional, and marketing cookies, we ask for your explicit consent before placing these cookies on your device.
• Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): For essential cookies that are strictly necessary for security and platform functionality.
• Contract performance: For cookies required to deliver a service you have requested.

For New Zealand users, the use of cookies is guided by the Information Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 2020, particularly around transparency and the collection of personal information only for lawful purposes.

You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences (see Section 7).

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Browser settings Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Instructions for common browsers: - Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data - Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data - Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data - Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and platform.

Opt-out tools - Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout - Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: optout.networkadvertising.org - Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.com

Do Not Track Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" signal. We currently honour this signal by limiting non-essential data collection where technically feasible.

New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 does not contain specific cookie legislation. However, cookies that collect personal information (such as IP addresses or linked account data) are considered personal information under the Act and must be handled accordingly.

As a New Zealand business, we are committed to the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs), which require us to: - Collect personal information only for a lawful purpose connected to our functions - Take reasonable steps to ensure individuals are aware of the collection - Keep personal information secure - Allow individuals to access and correct their information

Our cookie practices are designed to comply with these principles, as well as the stricter international standards that apply to our global user base.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The "effective date" at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. For significant changes, we will provide prominent notice on our website or notify you by email.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Hublle Limited Email: hello@hublle.co

For privacy-related complaints in New Zealand, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.

For EEA/UK users, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.