Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies on our website
Last Updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
pine-heron uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preference choice (accepted or rejected)
- Session Management: Maintains your session as you navigate between pages
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
- Page Views: Tracks which pages are visited most frequently
- Traffic Sources: Identifies how visitors found our website
- User Behaviour: Understands navigation patterns and areas of interest
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or form data.
- Form Data: Temporarily stores information entered in forms
- Preferences: Remembers choices you make on the website
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the Privacy or Security section of your browser settings. Options usually include:
- Accepting all cookies
- Being notified when a cookie is set
- Rejecting all cookies
- Deleting cookies already stored on your device
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and remembered for future visits. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled while using the site.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
pine-heron
42 Greenway Boulevard
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Email: [email protected]