Last Updated: June 24, 2025
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 help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions. This makes your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Skill Tipster uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential website functionality
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing website performance and usage
- Providing personalized content and recommendations
- Managing cookie consent preferences
- Security and fraud prevention
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session cookies: Allow you to navigate the website and use essential features
- Security cookies: Help protect against fraudulent use of login credentials
- Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. They include:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, page views, and user behavior
- Performance monitoring: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
- Load balancing: Ensures optimal website performance
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance website functionality and personalization:
- Preference cookies: Remember your language and region preferences
- Form data: Temporarily store form information to prevent data loss
- User interface preferences: Remember your preferred website settings
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness:
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing content on social platforms
- Targeting cookies: Help deliver personalized advertisements
- Conversion tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
4.1 Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
- Google Maps: Location services and directions
- Google Fonts: Web font delivery
4.2 Social Media Platforms
- Facebook: Social sharing and pixel tracking
- Instagram: Social media integration
- YouTube: Video content delivery
4.3 Other Third-Party Services
- Payment processors: Secure payment processing
- Email services: Newsletter and communication platforms
- Customer support: Live chat and support tools
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies are set for different durations depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Consent cookies: Stored for 12 months to remember your preferences
- Analytics cookies: Typically stored for 26 months
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
6.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
- Using your browser's cookie settings
- Contacting us directly
7. Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
- Set warnings before cookies are stored
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
8. Mobile Device Controls
On mobile devices, you can control cookies through your browser settings or device privacy settings:
- iOS: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
- Android: Browser settings > Site settings > Cookies
9. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" signals. However, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can control tracking through our cookie consent system.
10. Data Protection
All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the Australian Privacy Principles.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Skill Tipster
123 Equestrian Drive
Camden NSW 2570, Australia
Phone: +61 2 4655 1234
Email: [email protected]
13. Useful Resources
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