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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2023

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Discover Australia ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you browse websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a personalized experience based on your past interactions. They can also help measure which areas of a website are most popular and analyze how visitors navigate the site.

Other similar technologies such as web beacons, tracking pixels, and local storage objects also store information on your browser or device. These technologies work in a similar way to cookies, and we'll refer to them collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. The cookies we use generally fall into one of the following categories:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
cookies_accepted Necessary Records your cookie consent preferences 1 year
necessary_cookies Necessary Indicates acceptance of necessary cookies 1 year
analytics_cookies Preference Indicates acceptance of analytics cookies 1 year
marketing_cookies Preference Indicates acceptance of marketing cookies 1 year
_ga Analytics Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users 2 years
_gid Analytics Used by Google Analytics to identify users 24 hours
_gat Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate 1 minute

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include:

  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
  • Social media platforms (if you use social sharing buttons or view content we embed from social media sites)
  • Advertising networks (if we use online advertising)

These third parties may use cookies for their own purposes, including analyzing data, tailoring products and services, and targeting advertisements. We do not control these third-party cookies and suggest you check the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner giving you the option to accept all cookies, only necessary cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below to reopen the cookie preference center.

Browser Settings

In addition to our cookie preference center, you can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences by:

  • Deleting cookies from your device
  • Blocking cookies from being set
  • Choosing which cookies you accept

The procedures for managing cookies differ for each browser. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. For example, if you block necessary cookies, you may not be able to log in or access certain areas of the site.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Due to the lack of a common understanding of how to interpret the DNT signal, our website does not currently respond to browser DNT signals.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes to this policy, we may notify you by other means, such as a prominent notice on our website or an email notification.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Discover Australia
42 Wallaby Way
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 2 8765 4321

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