Cookie Policy
Effective Date: November 1, 2024
Last Updated: November 1, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Drive Paragon Pty Ltd (ABN: 12 345 678 901) ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. 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 and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our website directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Website Functions
- Maintaining your login session
- Remembering your cookie preferences
- Ensuring website security
- Enabling core website functionality
Performance and Analytics
- Understanding how visitors use our website
- Measuring website performance
- Identifying popular content and features
- Improving user experience
Personalization
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Providing personalized content recommendations
- Customizing your user experience
Marketing and Advertising
- Delivering relevant advertisements
- Measuring advertising effectiveness
- Retargeting visitors with relevant content
- Social media integration
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the core functionality of our site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| drive_paragon_cookies | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against attacks | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions | 3 months |
| _fbc | Facebook Pixel - attribution tracking | 7 days |
4. Third-Party Services
We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage, which helps us improve our services.
- Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, demographics
- Privacy: Data is anonymized and aggregated
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Social Media Platforms
Our website may include social media features that can set cookies:
- Facebook: Social sharing and Facebook Pixel for advertising
- Twitter: Social sharing and engagement tracking
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and sharing features
- Instagram: Visual content sharing
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
- Using the cookie management tool on this page
- Clearing your browser's cookie settings
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6. Cookie Consent and Legal Basis
Consent
By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
Legal Basis
- Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in providing essential website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Legitimate interest in improving our services
- Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent
7. International Users
European Union (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for cookie consent and data protection.
Australia (Privacy Act)
As an Australian company, we comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles regarding the collection and use of personal information through cookies.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users through our website or email
- Request renewed consent where required by law
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Drive Paragon Pty Ltd
Level 12, 680 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61-2-8234-5678