1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remaining on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags to store preferences and collect usage information. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.
2. How We Use Cookies
Kneelbowax uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors interact with our website. We categorize cookies into three groups based on their purpose and your consent requirements under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
3. Cookie Categories
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, filling in forms, or navigating between pages. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under GDPR because they are required for the provision of the service you have requested.
- Cookie Consent Storage: Stores your cookie preference choices so we do not ask you repeatedly. Duration: 12 months.
- Session Management: Maintains your session state as you navigate between pages. Duration: Session.
- Security Cookies: Help protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats. Duration: Session to 24 hours.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. These cookies require your explicit consent before being placed on your device. You can enable or disable analytics cookies through our Cookie Settings panel or the cookie consent banner.
- Page View Tracking: Records which pages are visited, time spent on each page, and navigation sequences. Duration: Up to 26 months.
- Traffic Source Analysis: Identifies how visitors arrived at our website (search engines, direct visits, referral links). Duration: Up to 26 months.
- Device and Browser Information: Collects technical data about the device and browser used to access our site. Duration: Up to 26 months.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant content or measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies require your explicit consent. We only activate marketing cookies when you choose to accept them through our cookie consent mechanism.
- Campaign Tracking: Measures the performance of marketing campaigns and identifies which channels drive website visits. Duration: Up to 90 days.
- Remarketing: Enables us to show relevant content to visitors who have previously interacted with our website. Duration: Up to 90 days.
- Social Media Integration: Allows sharing of content on social platforms and tracks engagement from social referrals. Duration: Up to 90 days.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over non-essential cookies on our website. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, a banner appears offering "Accept All," "Reject," and "Cookie Settings" options.
- Cookie Settings Panel: Access granular controls to enable or disable Analytics and Marketing cookies individually. Strictly Necessary cookies cannot be disabled.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
Your consent preferences are stored locally on your device and respected on subsequent visits. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser storage and revisiting our website, or by contacting us directly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers:
- Content Delivery Networks: Used to deliver fonts, icons, and other static assets efficiently.
- Analytics Providers: When analytics cookies are enabled with your consent, third-party analytics services may set their own cookies.
We carefully select third-party providers and require them to comply with applicable data protection laws. Third-party cookies are only activated when you provide consent for the relevant cookie category.
6. Data Collected Through Cookies
Information collected through cookies may include:
- IP address (may be anonymized for analytics purposes)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type and screen resolution
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL and search terms
- Date and time of visits
- Cookie consent status and preferences
This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Analytics data is aggregated wherever possible to minimize identification of individual users.
7. Data Retention for Cookie Data
Cookie data retention periods vary by category:
- Strictly Necessary: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent necessary cookies are retained for up to 12 months.
- Analytics: Individual analytics data is retained for up to 26 months, after which it is aggregated or deleted.
- Marketing: Marketing cookie data is retained for up to 90 days unless you withdraw consent earlier.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Access information about cookies stored on your device
- Request deletion of data collected through cookies
- Object to processing based on cookies where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, adjust your cookie preferences through our website or contact us using the details below.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Information
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your data protection rights:
- Company: Kneelbowax
- Address: George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
- Email: hello@kneelbowax.world
- Phone: +61 412 271 725