How Colokshiowla Advisory uses cookies

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owner about how the site is being used.

Cookies can be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them. Cookies may be placed directly by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by other Colokshiowlas (third-party cookies).

2. Types of cookies we may use

The types of cookies and similar technologies we may use on this website include:

• Strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the basic operation and security of the site, such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Performance and analytics cookies, which help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve layout, content and navigation.
• Functionality cookies, which remember choices you make (such as your cookie preferences) to provide a more tailored experience.
• Third-party tools, which may be used for hosting, security, fonts or embedded content. These tools may set their own cookies to operate correctly.

At present, our cookie use is intentionally modest and focused on running a stable, secure informational site for visitors and clients in Australia.

3. Examples of cookies and similar technologies

The specific cookies used on this site may change as we refine our digital tools. Examples of the purposes for which cookies may be used include:

• Remembering that you have seen and responded to a cookie notice, so it does not appear repeatedly.
• Measuring which pages are visited most often and how users move through the site, in aggregate.
• Helping us identify whether a technical issue is affecting many visitors or just a specific browser or region.

Where we use third-party tools that rely on cookies, we aim to choose providers that handle information responsibly and only for purposes that are compatible with those outlined in this Policy.

4. Consent and cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you may see a notice or banner explaining that we use cookies and providing options to accept or adjust non-essential cookies. For cookies that are not strictly necessary, we aim to rely on your consent before they are activated.

Depending on the tools in use at any given time, you may be able to:

• Accept all cookies, including optional analytics cookies.
• Limit cookies to those that are strictly necessary for the site to function.
• Update your preferences at a later time, for example by revisiting the cookie banner or a settings link where available.

Even where consent tools are provided, you can also control cookies directly through your browser settings, as described below.

5. Managing cookies in your browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. For example, you can usually:

• See which cookies are stored on your device and delete them.
• Block all cookies or only certain types of cookies.
• Configure your browser to notify you before a cookie is placed.

The steps to do this vary by browser and device. You can typically find these settings in the “Privacy” or “Security” section of your browser’s options or preferences. If you block or delete cookies, some features of this website may not function as intended, but you will still be able to access key information.

6. How cookies relate to personal information

Some cookies and similar technologies collect information that could be considered personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), for example an IP address or unique identifier that can be linked to a particular device.

Where cookies involve personal information, we handle that information in line with our Privacy Policy. In general, we use cookie data in aggregated or de-identified form for analytics and site improvement, not to build detailed profiles of individual visitors.

7. Third-party cookies and international transfers

Some cookies may be set by third-party providers whose services we use for hosting, fonts, security or analytics. These providers may process data on servers located outside Australia.

We aim to work with reputable providers that maintain appropriate security standards and that limit the use of data collected through our site to legitimate technical and analytical purposes. However, we do not control how third-party providers configure their own cookies and encourage you to review their policies where relevant.

8. Retention periods

How long a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a session cookie or a persistent cookie, and on how your browser is configured.

• Session cookies are usually deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies may remain for a period defined by the provider, unless you delete them earlier through your browser settings.

We do not seek to retain cookie-related information for longer than is necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Policy or to meet our legal obligations.

9. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we change the technologies we use, update our website, or if legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the Policy was most recently revised.

Any changes will take effect when the updated Policy is published on this page. In some cases, we may provide additional notice, such as by updating our cookie banner or highlighting changes on the site.

10. Contacting us about cookies

If you have any questions about how we use cookies and similar technologies, or if you would like more detail about the tools currently in use, you can contact us using the details below: