Effective Date: October 21, 2024
Last Update: October 21, 2024
1. Purpose
This Cookie Policy explains how Curaco uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website to collect, store, and use information. It details the specific cookies we use, the purposes for which they are used, and how you can manage or opt-out of cookies. This policy complies with applicable data privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, and Australian privacy standards.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, enabling the site to function effectively and provide you with a personalized experience.
Cookies can be categorized as:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Curaco uses different types of cookies for various purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic operation of our website, such as maintaining the functionality of forms and login sections. Without these cookies, parts of the site may not work properly.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information on how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited and any errors encountered. We use these cookies to improve the website’s performance and functionality. For this purpose, we use services such as Google Analytics 4.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your choices, such as language or region, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising based on your interests. We use services like Google Ads and DoubleClick to help us deliver more relevant advertisements to you.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We utilize various third-party services to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and deliver relevant ads. These third parties may place their cookies on your device when you visit our website. The use of these cookies is governed by their privacy policies.
The third-party services we use include:
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
- Purpose: Tracks and reports website traffic and user behavior to help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
- Collected Data: User interactions, page visits, geographic locations, and browser information.
- Retention: Google Analytics 4 data is anonymized, but collected data is stored by Google for 14 months.
Google Ads & DoubleClick
- Purpose: These cookies are used to display relevant ads to users based on their interests and browsing behavior. DoubleClick cookies help track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Opt-out: You can opt out of interest-based Google ads by visiting the Ads Settings.
Fresha
- Purpose: Salon and spa booking tool that collects data on bookings made through our website.
- More Information: Fresha Privacy Policy
Mailchimp
- Purpose: Used for email marketing services, including managing subscription forms and mailing lists.
- More Information: Mailchimp Privacy Policy
5. Managing Cookies
You have control over how cookies are used on our website. You can accept or decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete cookies: Remove stored cookies.
- Block cookies: Prevent cookies from being placed.
- Allow cookies: Enable cookie use on certain websites.
For detailed instructions, please refer to your browser’s help section:
Do Not Track: Some Internet browsers – like Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari – include the ability to transmit “Do Not Track” or “DNT” signals. Since uniform standards for “DNT” signals have not been adopted, our Mailchimp Sites, Connected Sites, Landing Pages, and Websites do not currently process or respond to “DNT” signals. Mailchimp takes privacy and meaningful choice seriously and will make efforts to continue to monitor developments around DNT browser technology and the implementation of a standard. To learn more about “DNT”, please visit https://allaboutdnt.com/.
6. Cookie Consent
On your first visit to our website, a cookie banner will inform you of the use of cookies. By continuing to use our site, you agree to the placement of cookies on your device unless you opt-out by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie management tool on our website.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
Curaco reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business operations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. Continued website use after these changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
The date at the top of this Cookie Statement indicates when it was last updated.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws, you can contact us at:
Curaco
21 Irene Ave
Coburg North 3058
Australia
Email: curaco.vic@gmail.com