Cookie Policy

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 recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.

How We Use Cookies

vague-ridge uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To enable core website features such as navigation and form submissions.
• Preference Storage: To remember your choices, such as cookie consent preferences.
• Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve our content and services.
• Performance: To ensure the website loads quickly and functions properly.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as submitting forms or setting privacy preferences.

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent choice. Duration: 1 year.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

• formData: Temporarily stores form information during your session. Duration: Session only.

Analytics Cookies

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

• We may use analytics services to track page views, time on site, and navigation patterns.
• This data helps us improve website structure and content.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties may include:

• Analytics providers
• Content delivery networks

Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information about their cookie practices.

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies entirely

Note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on many websites, including ours.

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and remembered for future visits.

Opting Out of Analytics

If you prefer not to have your visit tracked for analytics purposes, you can:

• Use your browser's "Do Not Track" setting
• Decline cookies when prompted by our banner
• Use browser extensions that block tracking

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

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

vague-ridge
42 Banksia Avenue, Greenfield NSW 2250
Email: [email protected]