Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use on the “online-scratchies-australia” website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), and how you can manage or delete these cookies. It also provides information on third-party cookies and your consent and control options in line with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies perform various roles, such as remembering your preferences, understanding how users interact with a website, and serving targeted advertisements based on your interests.
Types of Cookies Used
Our Website uses the following types of cookies:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services cannot be provided as they are intended to be.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use a website, such as which pages are most viewed. These cookies do not collect identifiable information and are only used to improve the performance of the Website.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the Website to remember your choices (like your user name or language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They can also be used to memorize settings you have applied to a website for future visits.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests, both within and beyond our Website.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You can manage or delete these small files according to your preferences. To learn how to remove cookies set by our Website from your device, please refer to your browser’s help menu or other appropriate online resources. You can opt-out of some third-party cookies through platforms provided by industry regulatory bodies.
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies that are set by external service providers, such as Google Analytics, to understand and analyze user behavior on the Website. These cookies enable us to track and measure the effectiveness of our advertisements and how users interact with the site. You can find more information about these third-party cookies and how to opt-out on the third-party websites.
Consent and Control
When you first visit our Website, you will be asked to consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you agree, we (and/or our third-party service providers) will store cookies on your device to provide the functionalities described above. You can withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by using any dedicated cookie management tool that may be provided on the Website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
[email protected]
This Cookie Policy is subject to change; we will update it as necessary and indicate the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any amendment, modification, or change in this Cookie Policy shall be considered as you accepting such changes.
