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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 5 August 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how BrightRoots Portal ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at brightroots-portal.com. This policy explains 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 placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) 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:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • Provide personalised content and advertisements
  • Enable social media features

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Network management and accessibility
  • Form submission and user authentication
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Load balancing and website performance

Essential Cookies Details:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookies_accepted Stores your cookie consent choices 1 year
session_id Maintains your session state Session
security_token CSRF protection for forms Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Traffic sources and referral websites
  • Device and browser information
  • User interactions and behaviour patterns
  • Website performance and error tracking

Analytics Cookies Details:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners and are used to:

  • Show you targeted advertisements
  • Limit the number of times you see an ad
  • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Remember your advertising preferences
  • Enable social media sharing features

Marketing Cookies Details:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook advertising and analytics 3 months
li_sugr LinkedIn advertising and analytics 3 months
ads_preferences Stores your advertising preferences 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on our website. These include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your visit, including:

  • Pages you visit and how long you stay
  • How you arrived at our website
  • Your general location (city/country level)
  • Your device and browser type

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content from:

  • Facebook: For sharing content and social login
  • LinkedIn: For professional networking and sharing
  • Twitter: For sharing content and embedded tweets
  • Instagram: For displaying social media content

These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content on our website.

Advertising Partners

We may work with advertising partners who use cookies to show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These partners include:

  • Google Ads and Google AdSense
  • Facebook Advertising
  • LinkedIn Advertising
  • Other approved advertising networks

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

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

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing
  • Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies for website functionality
  • Custom Settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow

Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Browser Settings

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

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all or specific cookies
  • Set preferences for future cookie acceptance

Browser-Specific Instructions:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies Blocked

The website may not function properly, forms may not work, and security features may be compromised.

Analytics Cookies Blocked

We won't be able to improve our website based on user behaviour, but your browsing experience won't be affected.

Marketing Cookies Blocked

You may see less relevant advertisements, and social media features may not work properly.

Mobile Devices and Apps

If you access our website through a mobile device or app, similar technologies may be used:

  • Mobile cookies: Similar to web cookies but for mobile browsers
  • Device identifiers: Unique identifiers for mobile devices
  • App analytics: Information about how you use our mobile applications
  • Push notifications: With your permission, we may send relevant updates

You can control these through your device settings or app preferences.

Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy and complies with:

  • Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
  • Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
  • Spam Act 2003 (Cth)
  • Australian Consumer Law

We are committed to protecting your privacy and using cookies responsibly to enhance your experience on our website.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New technologies or services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Feedback from users

When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and may provide additional notice through our website or email.

Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 410 402 115
Postal Address:
BrightRoots Portal
3 Albacina Ct
Plumpton NSW 2761
Australia

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