Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 11, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how WebsiteDesignDandenong ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://websitedesigndandenong.com.au. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive for users in the European Union.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties, such as analytics or advertising partners ("third-party cookies").

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze our website traffic, and provide personalized content and advertisements. The cookies we use include:

Essential/Necessary Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work as intended.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. For example, we use Google Analytics to collect information about how users navigate our site, which pages are visited most often, and any error messages received. This helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

Advertising/Marketing Cookies

Advertising or marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website operates efficiently and securely
• Analyze how our website is used and improve its performance
• Remember your preferences and personalize your experience
• Provide relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, such as analytics and advertising partners. These third-party cookies may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the third parties that set them. For example, we use Google Analytics to help us analyze website usage and improve our services.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies":

• Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits.

Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Provider	Duration
cookie_consent	Essential	Stores your cookie consent preferences	WebsiteDesignDandenong	6 months (Persistent)
_ga	Analytics	Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics	Google Analytics	2 years (Persistent)
_gid	Analytics	Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics	Google Analytics	24 hours (Persistent)
_gat	Analytics	Used to throttle request rate for Google Analytics	Google Analytics	1 minute (Session)
_fbp	Advertising	Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products	Facebook	3 months (Persistent)
site_language	Functionality	Remembers your selected language preference	WebsiteDesignDandenong	1 year (Persistent)

Managing Cookie Preferences

When you visit our website for the first time, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website. Please note that essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them
• Block all cookies or block cookies from specific sites
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use certain features.

GDPR and ePrivacy Directive Compliance

For users located in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. We only use non-essential cookies with your explicit consent. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences. For more information about your rights and how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

Contact Information

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

WebsiteDesignDandenong
Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
Email: info@websitedesigndandenong.com.au
Website: https://websitedesigndandenong.com.au