Last Updated: 1 January 2025
FernHarbour Community Trust ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.fernharbourlotto.nz. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember if you have been to the website before. They help us remember your preferences (such as your login status or items in your shopping cart) and understand how you use our site so we can improve it.
As a transactional website operating a Class 3 Lottery, we use cookies primarily to ensure the security and functionality of the ticket purchase process. We use cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are vital for the website to function securely. They enable you to move around the website and use its features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID / JSESSIONID | Maintains your secure session while you are logged in. | Session |
| fern_cart_data | Temporarily stores your selected lottery numbers before checkout. | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. | Session |
These cookies help us understand how effective our content is and improve site performance. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga / _gid | Google Analytics: Used to distinguish users and calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | 2 Years |
| _gat | Google Analytics: Used to throttle request rate. | 1 Minute |
In some cases, we may use third-party services that set their own cookies. For example, we use embedded payment gateways (like Windcave or Stripe) to process transactions securely. These providers may place cookies to detect fraud and process payments.
We do not control these third-party cookies. We recommend you check the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information.
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. However, please note that if you choose to refuse cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website, specifically the ability to purchase lottery tickets securely.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Below are links to help you manage cookies in common browsers:
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at [email protected] or write to us at:
FernHarbour Community Trust
123 Lambton Quay
Wellington 6011
New Zealand