Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the website operator (hereinafter “we”, “the website”, “administration”) uses cookies and similar technologies to collect, store, and process information when users (hereinafter “you”, “user”) access and interact with the website.
This Policy is designed in accordance with applicable Australian privacy legislation, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and relevant regulatory guidelines.
What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help recognize your device and enable certain features and functionality.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies set directly by our website
- Third-party cookies set by external services integrated into our website
Similar technologies include web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tools that store or access information on your device for comparable purposes.
Purpose of Cookies
We use cookies and related technologies for the following purposes:
- Ensuring website functionality, performance, and security (e.g. load balancing, protection systems)
- Enabling navigation and user authentication (e.g. maintaining login sessions)
- Storing user preferences (e.g. language and display settings)
- Performing analytics to understand website usage in aggregated and anonymised form
- Improving services and user experience
- Delivering personalised content and advertisements, where consent has been provided
Types of Cookies Used
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They support core features such as page navigation and secure access.
Functional Cookies
These enhance website usability by remembering user preferences and settings. They are used based on your consent where required.
Analytics Cookies
These collect anonymised data about how users interact with the website to help improve performance and content. They are only activated with your consent.
Marketing Cookies
These are used to deliver personalised advertising relevant to your interests. They may track browsing activity across different websites and are set only with your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some features provided by external services (e.g. embedded videos or social media plugins) may set their own cookies according to their policies. We do not directly control these cookies.
Cookie Consent and Management
Where required by law, we obtain your consent before storing non-essential cookies on your device.
You can:
- Manage cookie preferences through our website’s consent tool
- Disable or delete cookies via your browser settings
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of certain website features.
Data Retention and Sharing
Cookies may be stored for different durations:
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until manually removed
Information collected via cookies may be shared only with authorised third-party service providers where necessary, always in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you may exercise rights including:
- Access to personal information collected via cookies
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Requesting deletion of personal data (where applicable)
- Restriction or objection to certain processing activities
Requests can be submitted through the contact details provided on the website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this website.
Continued use of the website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised Policy.
