Cookie Policy


Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026  | 
Effective date: May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how
9anime.co.nz uses them,
the types of cookies we place on your device, and how you can
control or delete them. For information about how we handle your
personal data more broadly, please read our
Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, phone, or
tablet when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your
device on subsequent visits and remember your preferences or actions.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to
provide information to website owners.

Cookies are not viruses or malware. They cannot access other files on your
device or carry malicious code. They are simply data files that help the
website function and help us understand how people use our service.

2. How 9anime.co.nz Uses Cookies

9anime.co.nz uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as
local storage, web beacons, and pixels) for the following purposes:

  • To remember your preferred video quality and player server settings
  • To keep you logged in if you have created an account (where applicable)
  • To understand how visitors use the Site and which content is most popular
  • To serve relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
  • To prevent fraud and protect the security of the Site
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for 9anime.co.nz to function correctly.
Without them, core features such as video playback, server selection, and
page navigation would not work properly. Essential cookies cannot be
disabled through our Site, but you can block them in your browser —
doing so may break Site functionality.

Cookie name Purpose Duration
player_quality Remembers your preferred video quality setting 30 days
player_server Remembers your preferred video server 30 days
session_id Maintains your current browsing session Session
csrf_token Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors find and interact with
9anime.co.nz. This data is collected in an anonymised, aggregated form and
helps us improve the Site’s performance and content. We use Google Analytics
for this purpose.

Cookie name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users — anonymised 2 years
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics Session state and campaign data 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute

3.3 Advertising Cookies

9anime.co.nz is a free service supported by advertising revenue. Third-party
advertising networks may place cookies on your device to deliver personalised
ads based on your interests and browsing behaviour, and to measure the
performance of their ad campaigns. These cookies are placed by third parties
and governed by their own privacy policies.

Common advertising cookie providers on 9anime.co.nz may include:

3.4 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation on
9anime.co.nz. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose
services we have added to our pages.

4. How to Control and Delete Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
The following links explain how to manage cookies in the most commonly used
browsers:

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on
9anime.co.nz, including your saved player preferences.

4.2 Opt Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Opt Out of Personalised Advertising

To opt out of interest-based advertising from Google, visit
Google Ads Settings.
For other ad networks, visit the
Your Online Choices
tool (EU) or the
Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out
(US).

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in
technology, law, or our services. Any updates will be reflected in the
“Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of
9anime.co.nz after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the
revised Cookie Policy.

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