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Cookie Policy

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our Site, and improve your experience. Cookies are not harmful and contain no viruses.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Maintain your session and remember login information
  • Store your cookie consent preferences
  • Analyse how you use our Site (Google Analytics)
  • Track conversions from advertising campaigns
  • Personalise your experience based on your activity
  • Prevent fraud and enhance Site security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always Enabled. These cookies are essential for Site functionality and security:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Stores your cookie preference choices 1 year
session_id Maintains your session on the Site Session (browser close)
csrf_token Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Requires Your Consent. Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Tracks unique visitors 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Tracks sessions 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute

3.3 Marketing & Conversion Cookies

Requires Your Consent. Google Ads cookies track conversions and display personalised ads:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_gcl_au Google Ads Stores first-click conversion data 90 days
_gcl_aw Google Ads Tracks ad conversion attribution 90 days
_gac_* Google Ads Campaign information 90 days

4. Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which respects your cookie preferences and controls data collection accordingly:

  • Accept All: Enables analytics and marketing cookies in addition to strictly necessary cookies.
  • Reject: Disables analytics and marketing cookies; only essential cookies remain enabled.
  • Custom Settings: Allows you to toggle analytics and marketing preferences individually.

Your choices are stored in the "cookieConsent" cookie and respected across our Site.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Banner & Settings Modal

A cookie banner appears on your first visit. You can:

  • Accept All: Accept all non-essential cookies
  • Reject: Reject non-essential cookies
  • Settings: Open the settings modal to customise your preferences

5.2 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services embedded on our Site may set their own cookies:

  • Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
  • Google Maps: https://policies.google.com/privacy

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for full details.

7. Do Not Track

If you enable "Do Not Track" in your browser, our Site will attempt to honour this preference. However, third-party services may not respect this signal. Contact their support for specifics.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of updated policies.

9. Contact Us

Questions about cookies? Contact us at:

info@hipsscrubur.world
+61 2 9876 5432