Last updated: September 2024

What Are Cookies

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

Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. This helps improve your experience when you return to the site.

How We Use Cookies

Calm-cedar uses cookies for several 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.

  • Cookie Consent: Stores your preference regarding cookie acceptance (localStorage)

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Form Data: Temporarily stores form submission data for confirmation pages (sessionStorage)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website structure and content.

Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies can be classified by their lifespan:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate the website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across visits.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be 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.

Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline cookies. Your choice is stored locally so you are not asked again on subsequent visits.

Clearing Existing Cookies

You can delete cookies that have already been set through your browser settings. Please note that if you delete cookies, any preferences stored in those cookies will be lost.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may still use our website, but some features may not function as intended. For example:

  • Your preferences may not be remembered between visits
  • Form submission confirmations may not display personalised information
  • The cookie consent banner may appear on every visit

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Calm-cedar
42 Richmond Street
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Australia

Email: [email protected]

Policy Notice

This cookie policy is provided for informational purposes. Cookie technology and regulations may change over time. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically and consulting relevant browser documentation for the most current information on managing cookies.