Cookie Policy
Welcome to Our Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Oceanpass Sageatlas uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency and giving you control over your personal data.
Oceanpass Sageatlas is an independent editorial portal covering luxury ocean cruise travel, not an official booking agency or cruise line operator. This policy applies to all visitors to oceanpassageatlas.com. We encourage you to read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Understanding Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you interact with content, and improve your overall experience.
- Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a set period).
- Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which may also collect information about your browsing activity.
- Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information unless you provide it, but they can be linked to other data we hold.
Our Cookie Purposes
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site performance, and deliver relevant content. These purposes are essential for the functioning of our editorial portal and for understanding our audience.
- Essential cookies: necessary for core site functionality, such as navigation and security.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site, which pages are popular, and where improvements are needed.
- Functional cookies: remember your preferences, such as language or region, to personalize your experience.
- Advertising cookies: may be used to deliver relevant ads or measure campaign effectiveness, though we currently do not run third-party advertising.
All data is used to improve editorial content and user experience. We do not currently run third-party advertising networks.
Detailed Categories
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access, and cookie consent management.
- Example:
cookie_consentstores your consent preferences for 12 months. - Example:
session_idmaintains your browsing session and expires when you close the browser. - These cookies cannot be disabled through our site; they are always active.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to collect aggregated information about how visitors interact with our site. This helps us improve content, navigation, and performance.
- We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools that anonymize IP addresses.
- Example:
_ga(Google Analytics) may be used with anonymization enabled, lasting up to 24 months. - Data collected includes page views, time on site, and referral sources, but not personally identifiable information.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Example:
region_prefstores your selected region (e.g., NZ) for 30 days. - These cookies are not essential but enhance usability.
- You can disable these cookies, but some features may not work as intended.
Advertising Cookies
Currently, Oceanpass Sageatlas does not use third-party advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide opt-out mechanisms.
- No advertising networks or tracking pixels are deployed on this site.
- We may use first-party cookies to measure the effectiveness of our own promotional content.
- Any future advertising cookies will require your explicit consent.
Your Cookie Choices
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.
- When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
- You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
- Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings; you can typically delete existing cookies and block future cookies.
- Instructions for popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (provide general guidance, not specific steps).
Our Legal Obligations
Legal Basis and Compliance
Oceanpass Sageatlas operates from New Zealand and is subject to the Privacy Act 2020. We use cookies on the basis of legitimate interests for essential and analytics purposes, and on the basis of consent for non-essential cookies where required.
- The Privacy Act 2020 governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in New Zealand.
- Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and do not require consent.
- For non-essential cookies, we rely on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
- We do not sell personal information collected through cookies to third parties.
This information is not legal advice. For specific legal advice regarding cookies and privacy, please consult a qualified professional.
Policy Updates
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the effective date clearly indicated.
Last updated: 20 September 2026
Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our website or by email where appropriate. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
Get in Touch
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details below.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +64 9 123 4567
- Address: 123 Queen Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Important Note
Disclaimer
This Cookie Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Oceanpass Sageatlas is an independent editorial portal and is not affiliated with any cruise line, booking agency, or official tourism body.
For specific legal advice regarding cookies and privacy, please consult a qualified professional. Our site includes links to external resources, such as the New Zealand cruise portal, but we are not responsible for their cookie practices.