Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and ensure security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Session cookies that maintain your login state
  • Security cookies that protect against malicious attacks
  • Form validation cookies

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics cookies (if implemented)
  • Page view tracking
  • User behavior analysis

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences:

  • Language preferences
  • Display settings
  • Form data (temporarily)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place their own cookies:

  • Google Fonts: For loading our custom fonts
  • Stripe: For payment processing (if implemented)
  • Analytics Services: For website performance tracking

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
  • Browser Extensions: Install privacy extensions to manage cookies
  • Device Settings: Some devices have built-in privacy controls

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies on our website have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until manually deleted or expired
  • Analytics Cookies: Typically last 1-2 years

7. Your Rights

Under privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Know what cookies we use and why
  • Opt out of non-essential cookies
  • Request deletion of cookie data
  • Lodge complaints with relevant authorities

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: john@tweaked.com.au