Cookie Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They play a crucial role in remembering user preferences, understanding how visitors interact with our site, and providing personalized content. Cookies can store various pieces of information, such as login details, language settings, and shopping cart data, to enhance your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies Used
On Local Businesses Bendigo Vic, we employ different types of cookies to improve your online experience:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function properly. They enable features like secure login, page navigation, and access to secure areas of our site. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: We use performance cookies to monitor and analyze how our website is used. This includes tracking user behavior, gathering anonymous data about your interactions with our site, and improving its performance and functionality. These cookies do not identify individuals.
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Functionality Cookies: Some cookies are set when you interact with features on our site, like remembering your preferences, language settings, or the items in your shopping cart. These cookies ensure a seamless user experience by customizing content based on your choices.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use third-party cookies for targeted advertising purposes, allowing us to deliver personalized ads and content that align with your interests. These cookies collect information about your browsing behavior across different websites.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You have control over how cookies are used on your device:
- Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject all cookies, receive notifications when a cookie is set, or delete specific cookies.
- For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your browser, please refer to the help section of your internet browser or mobile operating system.
- Regularly clearing and deleting cookies ensures you have control over your personal data.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include links to external services, which may set their own cookies. These third-party cookies are used for various purposes, including advertising, analytics, and delivering content tailored to your interests. We do not control these cookies, and you should review the respective privacy policies of each site for detailed information.
Consent and Control
Your consent is required before we use certain types of cookies (including those for targeting/advertising). You can provide or withdraw this consent through your browser settings or by contacting us at [email protected]. Please note that withdrawing certain cookies may impact your user experience, but you can always adjust your preferences.
Updates and Changes
We update our Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The last updated date for this policy is January 1, 2024. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.
For any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or your privacy, please contact us at [email protected].