Cookies Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) that are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies that remain on your device for a specified period.

How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies primarily to ensure basic functionality and improve user experience. We employ a minimal cookie approach, using only essential cookies necessary for the website to operate properly.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or submitting forms.

• Cookie consent preference: Stores your cookie consent choice (accept or decline) to prevent repeated banner displays
• Session management: Enables form functionality and maintains session state during your visit

These cookies do not store personally identifiable information and are stored locally in your browser using localStorage technology.

Cookies We Do Not Use

We do not use the following types of cookies without explicit consent:

• Analytics cookies: We do not track website usage patterns or visitor statistics
• Marketing cookies: We do not use cookies for advertising or retargeting purposes
• Social media cookies: We do not integrate social media tracking pixels or cookies
• Third-party cookies: We do not allow third-party services to set cookies on our website

Data Stored Locally

In addition to traditional cookies, we use browser localStorage to store:

• cookieConsent: Records whether you have accepted or rejected cookie use (values: "accepted" or "rejected")
• selectedService: Temporarily stores the service you selected to pre-fill the contact form

This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you submit a form containing that information.

Cookie Duration

Essential cookies and localStorage data remain on your device until you manually clear your browser data or until you withdraw consent. The cookie consent preference is stored indefinitely until you clear your browser storage or change your preference.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Through Our Website

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline cookie use. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage data and refreshing the page to trigger the banner again.

Through Your Browser

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

• Block all cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Allow cookies only from specific websites
• Receive notification when a cookie is set

Browser-specific instructions for managing cookies:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality, particularly form submission features.

Third-Party Services

We do not embed third-party services that set their own cookies. All content on our website is hosted directly by us, with the exception of images sourced from Unsplash CDN, which does not set tracking cookies.

Impact of Declining Cookies

If you decline cookies or disable them through your browser settings:

• The cookie banner may reappear on each visit if your preference cannot be stored
• Form functionality will still work, but service selection shortcuts may not function
• Basic website navigation and content access will remain fully functional

Updates to Cookie Usage

If we introduce new types of cookies or change our cookie practices, we will update this policy and notify visitors through a revised cookie consent banner. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were made.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to exercise your rights regarding stored data, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry

Your Rights

Under Australian privacy laws and international regulations like GDPR, you have rights regarding data stored through cookies:

• Right to know what data is collected and how it is used
• Right to access cookie-related data associated with your visits
• Right to delete cookies and related data
• Right to object to non-essential cookie use

Since we use only essential cookies and store minimal data locally, exercising these rights primarily involves managing your browser settings or clearing browser data directly.

Related Policies

This Cookies Policy should be read in conjunction with our:

• Privacy Policy - Explains how we collect and use personal information
• GDPR Compliance Statement - Details data protection rights for EU residents