Cookies policy

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on our website. It outlines what cookies are, how we use them, what types we set, your rights regarding cookies, and how you can manage or disable them. Our practices comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded and stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They store information about your visit and allow websites to remember your actions and preferences, such as login information, language, and other display settings.

2. Why we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable core website functionality
• Maintain session security and user verification
• Understand how users interact with our content
• Customise content and advertising to be more relevant
• Measure the performance of campaigns and traffic sources
• Fulfil legal obligations regarding age verification and consent

3. Categories of cookies we use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or verifying age restrictions. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous statistical data about your visit to help us understand website traffic and user behaviour. We may use trusted platforms like Google Analytics for this purpose.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you’ve made, such as language or location, and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behaviour. They may be set by us or by third-party networks such as Google Ads or Meta, and are subject to their own privacy policies.

4. Third-party cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our website to enhance functionality or analytics. These may include:

• Google Ads and Google Analytics
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel
• Cloudflare and other performance services

These providers may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy and data practices. We do not control their cookie settings but only allow usage in line with our consent policies.

5. Your consent

By accessing our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings or clearing cookies from your device.

6. Managing cookies

You have full control over cookie preferences. You can:

• Block cookies via your browser settings
• Delete existing cookies
• Use “Incognito” or “Private Browsing” modes to avoid storing cookies
• Opt out of Google cookies at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. Legal basis

Our use of cookies is consistent with the legal grounds permitted under the Privacy Act and the APPs. We do not use cookies to collect personal data without notice or lawful purpose.

8. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our technical practices. The updated version will always be available on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, you can contact us at: [email protected]