What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website and enable certain features to function properly.
How We Use Cookies
lotus-soar uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
- Preference Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings, such as your cookie consent choice, to provide a more personalised experience.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- Marketing Cookies: These may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements based on browsing behaviour.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for the website to function correctly during your visit.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognise you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.
Specific Cookies We Use
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preference choice. Duration: 1 year.
- sessionData: Maintains your session state during website navigation. Duration: Session only.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties may use cookies to:
- Analyse website traffic and user behaviour
- Enable social media sharing features
- Serve targeted advertisements
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information about their cookie practices.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
- Our Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner.
- Opt-Out Links: For analytics services, you can often opt out directly through the service provider's website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation:
- 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 > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to operate. Disabling other cookies may affect:
- Remembering your preferences
- Form functionality
- Personalised content
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
lotus-soar
42 Harbour Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
[email protected]