Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how deft-voyage Pty Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at deft-voyage.org. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• cookieConsent - Stores your cookie preference choice. Duration: 1 year.
• sessionId - Maintains your session state. Duration: Session only.

Analytics Cookies

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

• _ga - Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
• _gid - Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
• _gat - Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. Duration: 1 minute.

Functional Cookies

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

• userPreferences - Stores your site preferences. Duration: 1 year.
• recentlyViewed - Tracks services you have viewed. Duration: 30 days.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to remember certain preferences:

• cookieConsent - Stores whether you have accepted or rejected non-essential cookies
• submittedService - Temporarily stores your selected service during form submission

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies on our website include:

• Google Analytics - For website traffic analysis

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and local storage, then revisiting our website.

Browser Settings

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

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

Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can use the cookie controls described above to manage your preferences.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Eucalyptus Drive, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia