Cookie Policy

Cloud Guardians PTY LTD

ABN 88 645 260 304

Sydney, Australia

Website: https://cloudguardians.com.au/

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Cloud Guardians PTY LTD (ABN 88 645 260 304) ("Cloud Guardians","we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://cloudguardians.com.au/ (the "Website") and in connection with our products and services.

It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information more generally and which forms part of our terms. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy, except for cookies for which we are required to obtain your consent and which we will only set where you have given it.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to operate more efficiently, and to provide information to the website operator. Similar technologies — such as web beacons, pixels, tags, local storage and software development kits — perform comparable functions, and references to "cookies" in this Policy include these technologies.

Cookies may be:

•    session cookies, which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser; or

•    persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Cookies may also be:

•    first-party cookies, set by us; or

•    third-party cookies, set by a party other than us, such as analytics or advertising providers.

3. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

•    enable core functionality and allow you to navigate the Website and use its features;

•    maintain the security and integrity of the Website and detect and prevent fraud and abuse;

•    remember your settings and preferences;

•    understand how visitors use the Website so we can measure and improve performance; and

•    where you have consented, deliver and measure marketing and advertising.

4. Categories of cookies we use

•    Strictly necessary cookies— required for the Website to function and to provide services you have requested, including security, network management and accessibility. These cannot be switched off in our systems and do not require consent.

•    Performance and analytics cookies — collect aggregated information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether errors occur. This helps us improve how the Website works.

•    Functionality cookies —remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.

•    Marketing and targeting cookies— used to deliver content and advertising more relevant to you and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns. These may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Performance, functionality, and marketing cookies are only set where required consent has been given, and you can withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 7).

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties that provide services to us or through us, such as analytics providers, content delivery networks, and advertising and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across websites over time. We do not control these third parties' cookies, and their use of information is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.

6. Legal basis and consent

Where the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related Privacy rules apply, we rely on your consent to set non-essential cookies, and on our legitimate interests (or the necessity of providing a service you have requested) for strictly necessary cookies. Where the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles apply, we handle any personal information collected through cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Where consent is required, we will request it through a cookie banner or preference tool before setting the relevant cookies, and you may change or withdraw your consent at any time.

7. How to manage and disable cookies

You can manage cookies inseveral ways:

•    Cookie preferences — where we provide a cookie banner or preference centre on the Website, you can use itto accept, reject, or adjust your cookie settings and to withdraw consent.

•    Browser settings — most browsers let you view, manage, block and delete cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser's help function for instructions. You can usually set your browser to notify you before a cookie is stored.

•    Third-party opt-outs — many analytics and advertising providers offer their own opt-out mechanisms, and industry opt-out tools are available in some regions.

Please note that if you block or delete strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Website may not function correctly. Disabling other cookies may affect your experience and the availability of certain features.

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. Because there is no consistent industry standard for responding to these signals, our Website may not respond to them. We will continue to monitor developments in this area.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page and take effect when published. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

10. Contact us

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Cloud Guardians PTY LTD

ABN 88 645 260 304

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Email: team@cloudguardians.com.au

Telephone: +61 478 421 943

Website: https://cloudguardians.com.au/