Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Aussie Wanderlust ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on aussiewanderlust.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, how they help ensure the best experience when you visit our Site, and your choices regarding cookies.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember if you've been to the website before. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.

There are different types of cookies:

• Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
• First-party cookies are set by the website you're visiting.
• Third-party cookies are set by a domain different from the one you're visiting.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our Site works.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

4. Cookie Purposes

We use cookies for various purposes, including to:

• Enable the proper functioning of our Site
• Save your preferences for future visits
• Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts
• Analyze how our Site is used so we can improve it
• Personalize your experience
• Target advertising based on your interests
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

5. Specific Cookies We Use

Here are the specific cookies that may be used on our Site:

Essential Cookies

Preference Cookies

Analytics Cookies

Marketing Cookies

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our Site. These third parties include:

• Google - We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information and report website usage statistics. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please see Google's help pages and privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.
• Facebook - We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and understand the actions people take on our Site. For more information about Facebook cookies, please see Facebook's cookie policy: Facebook Cookie Policy.
• Other social media platforms - If you use the social sharing buttons on our Site, these social media platforms may set cookies that can identify you across different websites.

Please note that we do not control the cookies set by third parties. You can check the third party websites for more information about these cookies and how to manage them.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Site, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can choose which types of cookies you allow. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in the main browsers:

• Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings
• Safari: Safari Cookie Settings
• Firefox: Firefox Cookie Settings
• Microsoft Edge: Edge Cookie Settings

Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our Site and may limit your ability to use certain features.

Third-Party Tools

You can also manage cookies using third-party tools such as:

• Your Online Choices
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

8. What Happens If You Don't Allow Cookies?

If you choose not to allow cookies or block certain cookies, it may affect your browsing experience. For example:

• Some features of the Site may not function properly
• Your preferences may not be saved for future visits
• You may see less relevant advertisements
• You may need to enter information multiple times

Essential cookies are required for the Site to function and cannot be disabled using our cookie management tool. However, you can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the Site will not then work.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Aussie Wanderlust
123 Harbour Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia

Phone: +61 2 1234 5678
Email: [email protected]