Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files websites place on your device. They store information, remember preferences, and track interactions across pages and sessions.

‘Cookies’ in this policy also covers similar tracking technologies: pixels (1x1 tracking images), local storage, session storage, and web beacons.

2. Types of cookies we use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for Site function. Cannot be switched off. No personally identifiable information.

• Session cookies (navigation and security)
• CSRF tokens (security)
• Cookie consent preferences (your choices about cookies)

Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality. May be set by us or third-party providers.

• Language and region preferences
• Theme preferences (e.g. dark mode if implemented)
• Dismissed banners and notifications

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it. Collect aggregated, anonymised data.

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — site traffic and usage patterns
• Optional alternatives: Plausible, Fathom, PostHog
• Heatmap tools: Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar (if used) — anonymised session activity

Marketing Cookies

Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertising. Set by us and advertising platforms.

• Google Ads (gcl_au, _gcl_aw) — Google advertising and conversion tracking
• Meta Pixel (fbp, fbc) — Facebook and Instagram advertising
• LinkedIn Insight Tag (li_sugr, lidc, bcookie) — LinkedIn advertising
• TikTok Pixel (ttp) — TikTok advertising (if applicable)

3. How long cookies last

4. Your cookie choices

Through our cookie banner

On first visit, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all non-essential cookies
• Customise choices by category

Change preferences any time via the ‘Cookie Settings’ link in the footer.

Through your browser

Most browsers let you manage cookies in their settings. Each browser differs — search ‘manage cookies in [your browser name]’ for instructions.

Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may break parts of the Site (forms, secure pages).

Through third-party opt-outs

• Google Ads opt-out: adssettings.google.com
• Meta Ads opt-out: facebook.com/settings (Ads section)
• LinkedIn Ads opt-out: linkedin.com/psettings/advertising
• General: youronlinechoices.com.au (Australia) or aboutads.info (international)

5. If you disable cookies

• You can still use the Site
• Some features may not work optimally
• We can’t measure your visit anonymously, limiting our ability to improve the Site
• You may still see ads, but they won’t be tailored to your interests

6. Changes to this Policy

We update this Cookie Policy as tracking technologies change. The ‘Last updated’ date reflects the most recent revision.

7. Contact

Questions about cookies:

• Email: [CONTACT EMAIL]

For broader privacy questions, see Privacy Policy.