Cookie Policy
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They're used for a range of purposes — keeping you logged in, remembering your preferences, understanding how visitors use a site, and serving relevant ads.
Cookies set by the website you're visiting are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by other services (like Google Analytics) are called "third-party cookies." Both types may be used on this site, as described below.
How we use cookies on this site
We use cookies in three categories. Here's what each one does:
Necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to work. They can't be turned off. They don't collect information that could be used for marketing purposes.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Avenue Base | Stores your cookie preferences so we don't show the banner every time | 1 year |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long people stay, and where they come from. This information is anonymous and used only to improve the site. Analytics cookies are only set if you choose to accept them.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. Used to calculate visits, sessions, and traffic sources. | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users across sessions | 24 hours |
Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites for the purpose of displaying relevant advertising. These are only set if you choose to accept them.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used to record whether a user has seen an ad and to measure ad effectiveness | 1 year |
Google Ads privacy policy: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
How our consent banner works
When you first visit the site, a banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can:
- Accept all — enables necessary, analytics, and marketing cookies
- Reject all — only necessary cookies are set; analytics and marketing cookies are blocked
- Preferences — choose which optional categories to enable
Your choice is stored in a cookie called cookie_consent. The banner won't appear again unless you clear your browser's cookies.
How to withdraw consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies for this site, then reloading the page. The consent banner will reappear and you can make a new selection.
You can also block all cookies at the browser level through your browser's privacy or settings menu. Note that this may affect how the site functions.
Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers give you control over cookies through their settings. Here are links to guidance for common browsers:
Questions
If you have questions about how we use cookies, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Post: 12 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia