Cookie Policy

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 to provide a better user experience.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

2. How We Use Cookies

Downsretal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our website performance and functionality
• Provide personalized content and experiences
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Maintain website security
• Enable certain website features to function properly

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as:

• Website navigation and access to secure areas
• Form submission and data processing
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Cookie consent management
• Session management

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use these cookies to:

• Count the number of visitors to our website
• Understand which pages are most popular
• Track user journeys and behavior patterns
• Identify technical issues and improve website performance
• Measure the effectiveness of our content

Analytics cookies we may use include Google Analytics and similar services.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and deliver personalized advertisements. These cookies help us:

• Display relevant advertisements to you
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Prevent you from seeing the same ads repeatedly
• Understand your interests and preferences
• Provide targeted content recommendations

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies enable our website to remember information that changes how the website behaves or looks, such as:

• Your preferred language or region
• Font size and other accessibility settings
• Currency and measurement preferences
• Customized content and layout preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use. These may include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: For social media integration and sharing features
• Advertising Networks: For targeted advertising and remarketing
• Content Delivery Networks: For improved website performance
• Customer Support Tools: For chat widgets and support features

We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be stored on your device for different periods:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and enable basic website functionality during your visit.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience on return visits.

The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, ranging from a few days to several years.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

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

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block some or all cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

7. Local Storage and Other Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other storage technologies such as:

• Local Storage: For storing data locally in your browser
• Session Storage: For temporary data storage during your session
• Web Beacons: Small transparent images used for tracking
• Pixels: For tracking user interactions and conversions

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same privacy controls.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include "Do Not Track" features that send signals to websites requesting not to track users. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to these signals, and our website does not respond to Do Not Track requests.

You can control tracking through the cookie preferences and browser settings described above.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of the cookies and tracking technologies we use may transfer your data to countries outside Australia. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Contact Us

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