This Cookies Policy explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used to enhance the experience of users accessing and interacting with this website or service. This Policy is intended to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on a user’s device when visiting a website. They serve various functions, such as remembering user preferences, enhancing functionality, and collecting analytical data to improve performance and user experience.
2. Types of Cookies Used
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cannot be disabled through cookie settings. - Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how users interact with the website. They help analyse performance and improve how the site functions. Examples include tracking the most visited pages or error messages received. - Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember user preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. - Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertising content and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be set by third-party providers.
3. How Cookies Are Used
Cookies are used for purposes such as:
- Authenticating users
- Remembering user preferences
- Understanding how the website is used
- Enhancing website performance
- Delivering targeted advertisements (where applicable and with user consent)
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the website may be placed by third-party service providers to enable analytics tools, advertising services, or embedded content (such as videos or social media sharing buttons). These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing Cookies
Users can control or disable cookies through browser settings. Instructions for managing cookie preferences can usually be found in the “Settings” or “Preferences” section of the web browser. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the website.
6. Consent
By continuing to use the website or service, users are deemed to consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless they have disabled them through browser settings or opted out via a cookie consent banner (if applicable).
7. Changes to This Policy
This Cookies Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or business practices. Users are encouraged to review this Policy regularly.