Last Updated: Nov 2024
At INFO Metric (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and other applicable privacy laws in Australia.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your cookie preferences or refrain from using our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies are used to store information, such as your preferences, login information, or tracking data, to enhance your browsing experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. The main categories of cookies used on our website are:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, form submissions, and maintaining user sessions. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most frequently, and help us improve the performance of our website. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
- Functional Cookies**: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings or region, to provide a more personalized experience. They may also be used to provide certain features, such as videos or live chat support.
- Advertising/Targeting Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to provide personalized advertisements or content that is more relevant to you. They help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and limit the frequency of ads shown.
- Third-Party Cookies: We may allow third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, or advertising networks) to place cookies on our website to analyze traffic, provide social sharing functionality, and serve personalized ads. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To make our website functional and enhance your user experience.
- To analyze how users interact with our website to improve performance and content.
- To personalize content and advertisements based on your interests and preferences.
- To enable social sharing features or third-party services on our website (e.g., embedding videos from YouTube, sharing on Facebook or Twitter).
- To track your interactions with our website for analytics, site optimization, and targeted advertising.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to manage and control the use of cookies on our website. Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.
Here’s how you can manage cookies on popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to the Chrome menu > Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to the Firefox menu > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Safari menu > Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Edge menu > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.
For detailed information on managing cookies in your browser, visit the relevant support page for your browser or device.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics and advertising platforms, to set cookies on your device. These third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties, not this Cookie Policy. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information.
For example:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics uses cookies to track user behavior on our website. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the **Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on**. For more information on how Google collects and processes data, visit [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
- Advertising Networks: Third-party advertising networks like Google Ads or Facebook may use cookies to display personalized ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt-out of personalized advertising through settings in your Google or Facebook account.
6. How Long We Retain Cookies
Cookies may be retained on your device for different periods, depending on the type of cookie:
- Session cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period (from a few hours to several years) unless manually deleted.
You can check and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes to this policy will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be updated accordingly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 07 3184 2440
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
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This Cookie Policy applies to INFO Metric and its website. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage them.