1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on this website to ensure proper operation, improve user experience, and support transparent communication. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a site. They allow basic functionality, help measure performance, and remember certain preferences. The goal of this Policy is to describe clearly what types of cookies are in use, why they are applied, and how users can control their settings.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We group cookies into categories to make their purpose easier to understand:
Essential Cookies
These are required for basic site operations such as navigation, form submissions, and security checks. Without them, the website may not function properly.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated data about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are viewed most often. The information helps us improve layout, readability, and navigation.
Functional Cookies
These remember choices you make, such as language preferences or whether a notification has been dismissed. They enhance the usability of the site.
Third-Party Cookies (for embedded content)
If videos or other third-party features are embedded, the providers may set cookies to deliver playback and related functions. These are limited to operational purposes only and do not include advertising.
3. Consent and Control
When you first visit the site, a cookie banner may appear, giving you the choice to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Essential cookies cannot be turned off as they are necessary for the site to operate. Users may change their preferences at any time by adjusting settings in the cookie banner or their browser. Preferences are stored on the device and may need to be reset if cookies are cleared. Consent applies only to non-essential cookies, such as performance or functional features.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through settings. Instructions differ depending on the software, and updates to browsers may change the steps. Blocking all cookies may affect how certain features work, such as video playback or remembering form details. Clearing cookies may also remove stored preferences, requiring you to set them again.
5. Data Collected by Cookies
Cookies may collect information such as session identifiers, browser type, device details, and general usage patterns. Data collected is typically aggregated and used to improve performance or maintain security. This data is not used to identify individual users and remains limited to operational and analytical purposes only.
6. International Transfers and Storage
Some cookie-related data may be processed outside Australia if service providers operate in other regions. Appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure that such transfers maintain an adequate level of security and confidentiality.
7. Retention Periods
Cookie lifespans vary depending on their type. Session cookies are temporary and deleted when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain for a set period, usually to remember preferences or track performance in aggregate. We review cookie durations regularly to keep them proportionate to their purpose.
8. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or site functionality. Updates will be marked with a revised date at the end of the document. Users are encouraged to review the Policy periodically for the latest information.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are managed, you can reach us using the details below. Enquiries will be answered during Sydney business hours.
Office: Suite 4, Level 19/227 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone: +61 2 9261 1594
Email: support@valmoriquea.com