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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Vaticrelat uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure our website functions properly
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Enable social media features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activities
  • Load balancing cookies: Distribute website traffic efficiently

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)

Retention Period: Session or up to 1 year

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage patterns
  • Page performance cookies: Monitor loading times and errors
  • User behavior cookies: Understand how users navigate our site

Legal Basis: Consent

Retention Period: Up to 2 years

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

  • Language preferences: Remember your selected language
  • Form data: Save partially completed forms
  • User interface preferences: Remember your display settings

Legal Basis: Consent

Retention Period: Up to 1 year

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements and marketing content.

  • Social media cookies: Enable sharing and social media integration
  • Advertising cookies: Deliver targeted advertisements
  • Retargeting cookies: Show relevant ads on other websites

Legal Basis: Consent

Retention Period: Up to 2 years

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include cookies from third-party services:

4.1 Google Services

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Google Fonts: Web font delivery
  • Google Maps: Location services and directions

4.2 Social Media Platforms

  • Facebook: Social sharing and Facebook Pixel
  • Instagram: Social media integration
  • YouTube: Video content embedding

4.3 Marketing and Communication

  • Email marketing platforms: Newsletter and email campaigns
  • Customer support tools: Live chat and help desk functions

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:

  • Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories
  • Necessary Only: Accept only essential cookies
  • Settings: Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

  • Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
  • Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
  • Industry opt-out: Digital Advertising Alliance

6. Cookie Categories in Detail

6.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Session management Session
cookie_consent Remember cookie preferences 1 year
csrf_token Security protection Session

6.2 Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics user identification 2 years
_gid Google Analytics session identification 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics request rate limiting 1 minute

7. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, you may experience:

  • Reduced website functionality
  • Need to re-enter information repeatedly
  • Less personalized experience
  • Inability to access certain features
  • Repeated cookie consent requests

8. Mobile App Tracking

If we develop mobile applications in the future, similar tracking technologies may be used, including:

  • Mobile device identifiers
  • App usage analytics
  • Push notification preferences
  • Location data (with permission)

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies. If you are under 13, please do not provide any information on our website without parental consent.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may process your data outside of Australia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

  • Our cookie usage practices
  • Legal requirements
  • Technology developments
  • Business needs

We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Modified" date and may provide additional notice for material changes.

12. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw cookie consent at any time
  • Right to access: Request information about data collected through cookies
  • Right to deletion: Request deletion of data collected through cookies
  • Right to portability: Request data in a portable format

13. Contact Information

For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Vaticrelat

Level 3, 45 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

Phone: +61 3 9123 4567
Email: [email protected]

14. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

  • Office of the Australian Information Commissioner: www.oaic.gov.au
  • About Cookies: www.aboutcookies.org
  • Cookie Central: www.cookiecentral.com

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

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Phone: +61 3 9123 4567

Email: [email protected]

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