1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance and provide information to site owners. "Similar technologies" include local storage, session storage, pixels and tags.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate this website, remember your preferences, understand how the site is used, and (where you consent) measure marketing.
Where Australian law and applicable overseas laws require consent for non-essential cookies, we obtain that consent through our cookie banner before setting them.
3. Categories of cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for the site to function — page navigation, security, load balancing and form submission. The site cannot work properly without these. | Session cookies, CSRF tokens, load-balancer cookies | Session or up to 12 months |
| Preferences | Remember choices you make (such as cookie consent and theme) so we don't ask again on every visit. | consent_state, ui_theme | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content and performance. Where required, only set after you consent. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), privacy-friendly analytics | Up to 24 months |
| Marketing | Used (only if enabled) to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and to show relevant content on other sites. Only set after you consent. | LinkedIn Insight Tag, Meta Pixel, Google Ads | Up to 13 months |
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties we use to deliver functionality on this site, such as embedded maps, video players and analytics providers. These third parties may process data outside Australia. We choose providers that publish transparent privacy practices and offer appropriate safeguards.
- Google (Maps, Analytics) — privacy.google.com
- LinkedIn — linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Microsoft — privacy.microsoft.com
5. Managing your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie banner on this site. You can also control cookies through your browser settings — most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the site functions.
For information about behavioural advertising and to opt out across multiple ad networks, see the Australian Digital Advertising Alliance at youronlinechoices.com.au.
6. Do Not Track
Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals because no consistent industry standard has been adopted. We instead provide controls via the cookie banner described above.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our website and the tools we use evolve. The current version is the one published on this page, with the "Last updated" date at the top.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy? Contact us at privacy@goldcoastmanagedit.com.au. This policy is published by Troy Overend, trading as Gold Coast Managed I.T..