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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 23, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how SecretArt Auto Guide ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website tip-secretart.com. This policy should be read in conjunction with 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 how users interact with their sites.

Types of Cookies

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website.

Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use on our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:

Essential/Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

  • Session management and user authentication
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Load balancing and website functionality

Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How users navigate through our site
  • Error messages encountered
  • Website performance and loading times

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, including:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Personalizing content based on your interests
  • Storing information for forms you've filled out
  • Providing social media features

Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness:

  • Building a profile of your interests
  • Showing relevant advertisements on our site and others
  • Measuring advertising campaign performance
  • Frequency capping to avoid showing the same ad repeatedly

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookiePreferences Stores your cookie consent choices 1 year
sessionID Maintains your session while browsing Session

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics cookies include:

  • _ga: Distinguishes unique users
  • _ga_[container-id]: Persists session state
  • _gid: Distinguishes unique users
  • _gat: Throttles request rate

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies:

Social Media Platforms

Social media sharing buttons and embedded content may set cookies from:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

Analytics and Performance

We use third-party analytics services including:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Performance monitoring services
  • Heat mapping and user behavior analysis tools

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

Updating Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
  • Using your browser's cookie management settings
  • Contacting us to update your preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Be notified when cookies are set

6. Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to track users. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We continue to monitor developments in this area.

8. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use identifiers similar to cookies. You can usually manage these through your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

9. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain for a specified period (from days to years)
  • Local storage: Remains until manually deleted or expires

10. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

  • Reduced website functionality
  • Inability to maintain login sessions
  • Loss of personalized content
  • Repeated cookie consent prompts
  • Less relevant advertising

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided information through our website, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Some cookies may involve transferring information to countries outside Australia. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Australian privacy laws.

13. Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect information collected through cookies, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure transmission protocols
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and monitoring

14. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date
  • Notify you of significant changes through our website
  • Seek new consent if required by law

15. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

SecretArt Auto Guide
Level 15, 123 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9600 1234
General Inquiries: [email protected]

16. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy:

  • Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC): www.oaic.gov.au
  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Your Online Choices (EU): www.youronlinechoices.eu

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