Cookie Usage Policy
Last updated: June 2025 | Compliant with Australian Privacy Principles
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting websites. We use them to enhance functionality, analyze traffic patterns, and personalize content in compliance with Australian data protection laws.
Types We Use
1) Essential (strictly necessary) 2) Performance 3) Functional 4) Targeting. We categorize cookies according to OAIC guidelines and clearly disclose their purposes in our consent management platform.
Legal Basis
Our cookie practices align with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Spam Act 2003. Non-essential cookies require explicit consent through our cookie banner, which follows Australian best practices.
Duration
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for 30-365 days based on type. We regularly review durations to minimize data retention per Australian requirements.
Third Parties
We use Australian-based analytics providers where possible. For international services like Google Analytics, we implement data processing agreements that meet APP 8 cross-border disclosure rules.
Managing Preferences
Adjust settings anytime via our cookie dashboard. Australian users can opt-out of non-essential cookies while maintaining access to core services, as required by consumer protection laws.
Do Not Track
While we respect DNT signals, Australian law doesn't currently mandate compliance. However, we minimize data collection when DNT is enabled as part of our privacy-by-design approach.
Children's Data
We don't knowingly use cookies to collect data from children under 16 without parental consent, following Australia's Children's eSafety Commissioner recommendations.
Policy Updates
Changes will be reflected here with clear version dating. Significant modifications trigger renewed consent requests for Australian users, as per OAIC guidance on meaningful consent.