What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
MateCode uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Preference Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
- Advertising Cookies: Our advertising partners may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session and keep you logged in as you navigate through the site.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services like Google Analytics and advertising networks that may set their own cookies. These cookies are subject to the respective third party's privacy policies.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
- Ad personalisation: You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings and aboutads.info.
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not function properly.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display ads on our website. Google and its partners may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to:
- Show you relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Understand user engagement with ads
Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies are being used
- Choose whether to accept or decline cookies
- Delete cookies from your device
- Request information about the data collected through cookies
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@matecode.com.au