Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

• To remember your preferences and settings
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To provide personalized content and advertisements
• To ensure website security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and age verification.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Security cookies: Help identify and prevent security risks
• Age verification: Remember that you've confirmed you're 18 or older

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve our website performance.

• Analytics cookies: Track website usage and performance
• Error tracking: Help us identify and fix technical issues
• Load balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Language cookies: Remember your language selection
• Location cookies: Provide location-based services

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

• Targeting cookies: Track your browsing habits to show relevant ads
• Social media cookies: Enable social media sharing features
• Third-party cookies: Set by our advertising partners

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party companies to place cookies on our website for the following purposes:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Social media platforms for sharing functionality
• Advertising networks for targeted advertising
• Payment processors for secure transactions

5. Cookie Duration

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

7. Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain types of cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Advertising cookies: Your Online Choices Australia
• Social media cookies: Adjust settings in your social media accounts

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Personalized features may not work
• Website performance may be affected
• Some pages may not display correctly

9. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use different technologies similar to cookies:

• Local storage: Stores data locally on your device
• Device identifiers: Unique identifiers for your device
• App preferences: Settings stored within mobile apps

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: