Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 20, 2024
1. 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 more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.
2. How We Use Cookies
Council DA uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and session management.
- Analytics Cookies: We use these to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve our services and user experience.
- Preference Cookies: These remember your settings and preferences, such as language and display preferences.
- Marketing Cookies: These may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
| auth_token | Authenticates logged-in users | 7 days |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
3.3 Preference Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores user's theme preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Records cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website traffic and user behavior.
- Stripe: Our payment processor uses cookies for fraud prevention and to process payments securely.
- Intercom: Our customer support chat widget may use cookies to provide support services.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu. Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. Essential cookies are required for the dashboard and API key management features to function. If you disable these cookies, you may not be able to log in or access your account.
7. Changes 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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Council DA Pty Ltd
Email: privacy@councilda.com.au
Address: Sydney, NSW, Australia