Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.

Similar technologies include:

• Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser
• Session Storage: Temporary data that expires when you close your browser
• Web Beacons: Small transparent images used to track user behaviour
• Pixels: Tiny graphics used for tracking and analytics

Types of Cookies We Use

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party partners who may set cookies on our website:

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept All: Consent to all cookie types
• Necessary Only: Accept only essential cookies
• Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Mobile Device Settings

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies

• Website functionality may be impaired
• Security features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Some services may become unavailable

Performance Cookies

• We cannot improve website performance based on usage data
• Error reporting may be limited
• Site optimisation may be less effective

Functional Cookies

• Personalised features may not work
• Preferences will not be remembered
• Accessibility settings may not persist
• User experience may be less convenient

Marketing Cookies

• Advertisements may be less relevant
• Marketing campaign effectiveness cannot be measured
• Retargeting features will not function
• Social sharing features may be limited

Data Protection and Security

We take cookie security seriously:

Security Measures

• Cookies containing sensitive data are encrypted
• Secure transmission protocols are used
• Access to cookie data is restricted
• Regular security audits are conducted
• Data minimisation principles are followed

Data Retention

• Cookies expire according to specified durations
• Expired cookies are automatically deleted
• You can manually clear cookies at any time
• We regularly review and update cookie practices

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our legal basis for using cookies varies by type:

Essential Cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interests - necessary for website functionality

Performance and Functional Cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interests - improving user experience and website performance

Marketing Cookies

Legal basis: Consent - you have explicitly agreed to their use

Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with:

• Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
• Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth)
• Spam Act 2003 (Commonwealth)
• International privacy regulations where applicable

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time:

• Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date
• Significant changes will be highlighted in our cookie banner
• We may notify you directly of important changes
• Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of changes
• You can always review the current version on our website

Questions and Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us: