Cookie Notice

This notice explains the cookies and similar storage technologies we use on eatropolis.co.nz, why we use them, and how you can change your mind. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy — read both for the full picture.

What cookies are

A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser. We also use localStorage in your browser to remember your cookie preferences between visits and to keep your chat history with our concierge on this device.

Cookies on eatropolis.co.nz

We split cookies into two groups: essential (always on) and analytics (only on if you've said yes). We also run anonymous, cookie-free analytics from your first visit — it measures aggregate page views without storing anything on your device or identifying you.

When you first visit you'll see a small banner asking whether you accept analytics cookies: choosing Accept switches on fuller cookie-based analytics, and Decline keeps it cookie-free.

Essential cookies

These are needed to keep the site working safely. They can't be turned off.

• Cookie-consent record — a localStorage entry called eatropolis-consent-v1 that remembers whether you accepted or declined analytics. Without this we'd ask you on every page.
• Chat session — when you use the AI concierge, a short-lived HTTP-only cookie called eatropolis_chat_session (thirty minutes) keeps your conversation associated with your session and prevents repeated bot checks.
• Visitor reference — a long-lived HTTP-only cookie called eatropolis_visitor_id that lets us audit form submissions and detect abuse. It does not identify you personally.
• Security tokens — short-lived cookies from our anti-spam provider Cloudflare Turnstile, used only when you submit a form.

Analytics

By default we use cookie-free analytics (Google's Consent Mode): your visit is counted anonymously, with no cookie and no identifier stored on your device. When you press Accept, we additionally set analytics cookies for fuller, aggregate insight into which pages people find useful — they don't follow you around the web.

• Google Analytics 4 — measures page views and basic engagement, with IP addresses anonymised. Runs cookie-free until you Accept, then with a cookie.
• Cloudflare Web Analytics — a privacy-respecting page-view counter that doesn't use a cookie at all.

If you Decline, no analytics cookie is set — measurement stays anonymous and cookie-free.

Changing your consent

You can change your mind at any time:

• From this device — clear your site data for eatropolis.co.nz in your browser, then reload the page. The banner will reappear and you can choose again.
• Via your browser — most modern browsers let you block or delete cookies for a specific site in their settings.

We are working on adding a "Manage cookie preferences" link to the site footer that re-opens the banner on demand; this notice will be updated when that is in place.

How to contact us

For any cookie or privacy question, write to info@eatropolis.co.nz. We aim to reply within two New Zealand business days.