COOKIES POLICY
Effective Date: 04/07/2026
Parental Space (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates a website providing parenting-related content, including articles, techniques, and suggestions, promotion of books, a community forum, and potential future seminars or educational services.
Our website is operated from the European Economic Area (EEA). We are designed in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including principles similar to the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, as our services will expand to New Zealand in the near future. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
A “cookie” is a small text file stored in your browser when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or actions, so that your experience may be improved on future visits.
Cookies may also be used to analyse website traffic and, where applicable, support marketing or advertising activities.
Cookies are widely used across most websites and do not harm your device.
2. How You Can Control Cookies
You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. You may choose to block all cookies or receive alerts when cookies are being used.
Please note that if you disable all cookies, some parts of this website may not function properly or may become inaccessible.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. This includes enabling basic features such as page navigation, secure areas, and access to the forum. Without these cookies, the website may not operate correctly.
These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.
b) Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device only during your browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
They are typically used to maintain session functionality (for example, allowing you to navigate the website without repeated actions or logins on every page).
c) Functional Cookies (Language Cookies)
Our website may use cookies to store your language preference. This allows us to display the correct version of the website based on your selected language.
These cookies may be deleted when you close your browser or may persist depending on your settings.
d) Analytics and Performance Cookies
We may use cookies (including third-party services such as Google Analytics) to:
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Monitor website performance
- Identify popular pages and content
- Improve user experience and website functionality
These cookies collect aggregated and anonymised data where possible.
e) Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain stored on your device after your browser is closed. They are used to remember your preferences and support analytics or website functionality when you return to the site.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services (such as analytics providers, hosting services, or embedded content providers) may place cookies on your device when you use our website. We do not control these third-party cookies. These third parties are responsible for their own cookie and privacy policies.
5. Forum and User Activity
Parental Space includes a community forum where users may post and interact.
Cookies may be used to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Support account security
- Enable forum functionality
Content you post in the forum may be visible to other users depending on its nature and settings.
6. International Use (EEA and New Zealand)
Our website is currently operated from the European Economic Area (EEA). We may also receive users from other countries, including New Zealand, and we take reasonable steps to protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection standards.
We intend to expand our operations to New Zealand in the future, at which point our practices may also be aligned with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 where applicable.
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how our website operates. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
8. Acceptance of This Policy
By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy.
If you do not agree with this policy, you should discontinue use of the website and adjust your browser settings to disable cookies where possible.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, you may contact us at:
Last Updated: 04/07/2026