What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and enhance your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for site functionality and security. Always enabled. These include:
- CONSENT_MODE_v2 - Consent Mode v2 configuration
- Session cookies - To maintain your session
2. Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how you use our site. Google Analytics cookies include:
- _ga - User identification
- _gid - Session identification
- _gat - Request throttling
Anonymised and does not personally identify you. You can opt out using Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Extension.
3. Marketing Cookies
Allow us to deliver personalised advertising. Includes:
- Google Ads conversion tracking cookies
- Remarketing audience cookies
You can control these through your browser or ad preferences.
Consent Mode v2 (Google Ads)
We use Google Consent Mode v2, which respects your cookie preferences:
- Default state: All ad/analytics cookies DENIED
- On "Accept All": We update to ad_storage, analytics_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization GRANTED
- On "Reject": Cookies remain DENIED
- Custom settings: You control each category
How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Instructions for popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings › Privacy and security › Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences › Privacy › Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings › Privacy › Cookies and other site data
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit, you'll see our cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All - Enable all cookies
- Reject - Disable non-essential cookies
- Settings - Choose per category
Opt-Out Tools
Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Extension
Google Ads: Ad Preferences Manager
Third-Party Cookies
We use cookies from trusted third parties:
- Google Analytics (analytics.google.com) - Website usage analysis
- Google Ads (google.com) - Conversion tracking and remarketing
- Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com) - Font delivery (not a tracking cookie)
These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.
Cookie Retention
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Typically retained for 2 years (can be cleared manually)
- Analytics cookies: Retained according to Google Analytics retention settings (typically 14 or 26 months)
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Law, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use
- Control which cookies are enabled
- Request deletion of cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time
Contact
Questions about our cookie practices? Contact:
info@draineubackio.world · +61 2 8047 3156