What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or actions.
How We Use Cookies
Ocean-grouse uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how visitors interact with our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session management
- Cookie consent preferences
- Security features
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's structure and content.
- Pages visited and time spent
- Navigation patterns
- Traffic sources
- Device and browser information
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language preferences
- Region selection
- User interface customisation
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Manages your browsing session | Session |
| analytics_id | Identifies unique visitors for analytics | 2 years |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy. Third-party services we may use include:
- Analytics providers for website performance monitoring
- Hosting services for content delivery
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from all or specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Accept all cookies
- Receive notification when a cookie is set
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to the help section of your browser or visit the browser's website:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy & services > Cookies
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to operate. Disabling analytics or functionality cookies will not prevent you from accessing our website but may affect your user experience.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect these signals where technically feasible and treat them as a request to reject non-essential cookies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Ocean-grouse
47 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
Email: [email protected]