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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last updated: December 2024

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can control which cookies we use by adjusting the settings below:

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

1.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device. These cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. Each time you visit our website, your browser sends these cookies back to us so we can recognize your device and provide you with a personalized experience.

1.2 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Web beacons: Small graphic images that help us understand user behavior
  • Pixel tags: Code snippets that allow us to track user interactions
  • Local storage: Technology that stores data in your browser
  • Session storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains user session Session
security_token Prevents security attacks Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Contains campaign related information 2 years
_gid Distinguishes unique users 24 hours

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook advertising tracking 3 months
conversion_tracking Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness 30 days
remarketing_audience Enables remarketing campaigns 1 year

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as language preferences or region selection.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language_preference Remembers selected language 1 year
region_setting Remembers location preferences 6 months
accessibility_settings Remembers accessibility preferences 1 year

3. How We Use Cookies

3.1 Essential Website Function

  • Maintaining user sessions and login status
  • Remembering items in your booking cart
  • Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
  • Enabling core features like contact forms
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Website Performance and Analytics

  • Understanding how visitors use our website
  • Identifying popular content and services
  • Monitoring website performance and errors
  • Improving user experience and navigation
  • Conducting A/B testing for website improvements

3.3 Personalization and Functionality

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Providing personalized content recommendations
  • Enabling social media features and sharing
  • Customizing content based on your interests
  • Improving accessibility features

3.4 Marketing and Advertising

  • Delivering relevant advertisements
  • Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Preventing repeated display of the same ads
  • Building audience profiles for targeted marketing
  • Tracking conversions and ROI

4. Third-Party Cookies

4.1 Analytics Services

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your visit.

  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Traffic sources and referral information
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic location (city/country level)

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

4.2 Social Media Platforms

We integrate with social media platforms that may set their own cookies:

  • Facebook: For social sharing and advertising
  • Instagram: For content sharing and feed integration
  • Twitter: For tweet sharing and social features

4.3 Advertising Partners

We work with advertising partners who may use cookies to:

  • Show you relevant ads on other websites
  • Measure ad performance and effectiveness
  • Prevent showing you the same ad repeatedly
  • Build anonymous audience profiles

4.4 Third-Party Privacy Policies

Third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:

  • Google Privacy Policy
  • Facebook Privacy Policy
  • Twitter Privacy Policy

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Our Cookie Preference Center

Use our cookie preference center at the top of this page or in our cookie banner to:

  • Accept or reject different categories of cookies
  • Change your preferences at any time
  • Learn more about each cookie category
  • View which specific cookies we use

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through:

  • Mobile browser settings
  • Device privacy settings
  • App-specific cookie controls
  • Advertising ID reset options

5.4 Industry Opt-Out Tools

Use industry-provided tools to opt out of interest-based advertising:

  • Your Online Choices (Australia)
  • Network Advertising Initiative
  • Digital Advertising Alliance

5.5 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:

  • Some features may not work properly
  • You may need to re-enter information
  • Personalization features will be limited
  • You may see less relevant advertising

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

6.1 Policy Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New technologies or services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Industry best practices

6.2 Notification of Changes

When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Display a notice on our website
  • Request renewed consent where required
  • Notify you through email if you've subscribed to updates

6.3 Your Continued Use

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

7. Contact Us About Cookies

7.1 Questions and Concerns

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +61 2 9555 0123

Mail:
Privacy Officer
Hrustyaschaya-Manka
Circular Quay West
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

7.2 Data Protection Rights

For information about your data protection rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7.3 Regulatory Complaints

If you have concerns about our cookie practices, you can also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

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