1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. 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).
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage. References to "cookies" in this policy include these comparable technologies unless stated otherwise.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookies and tracking on this website is:
Strainingnew
121 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: touch@strainingnew.world
Phone: +61 3 9670 5414
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise cookies based on their purpose and whether they require your consent under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings. They do not require consent under applicable law because they are necessary to provide a service you have explicitly requested.
- tdde_cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preference choices. Duration: 365 days. Provider: Strainingnew.
- Session identifiers: Maintain your session state during form interactions. Duration: Session. Provider: Strainingnew.
- Security cookies: Help protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats. Duration: Session. Provider: Strainingnew.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. They are only placed on your device if you accept analytics cookies through our cookie banner or settings panel.
- _ga: Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis. Duration: 2 years. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
- _ga_*: Maintains session state for analytics. Duration: 2 years. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
- _gid: Distinguishes users for 24-hour period analysis. Duration: 24 hours. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. They are only activated if you accept marketing cookies through our consent mechanism.
- Advertising identifiers: Used to measure ad performance and prevent duplicate ad displays. Duration: Varies (typically 30–90 days). Provider: Third-party advertising platforms (if enabled).
- Conversion tracking: Records when you complete actions after clicking an advertisement. Duration: 30 days. Provider: Third-party advertising platforms (if enabled).
- Remarketing pixels: Enable display of relevant content on third-party websites. Duration: 90 days. Provider: Third-party advertising platforms (if enabled).
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
4. Purpose of Cookie Usage
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Ensuring the website loads correctly and functions as intended
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Understanding which pages are most visited and how users navigate the site
- Identifying technical issues and improving website performance
- Measuring the effectiveness of informational content and service pages
- Delivering relevant advertising content when you have consented to marketing cookies
- Preventing fraudulent activity and enhancing website security
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 cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the respective third parties:
- Google Analytics: Provides website traffic analysis. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Ads: Provides conversion tracking and remarketing capabilities. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Font and icon CDNs: May set cookies for content delivery optimisation. These are typically session-based.
Third-party cookies are only activated when you provide consent for the relevant cookie category through our cookie banner.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
6.1 Cookie Banner and Settings
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears offering three choices: Accept All, Reject, or Cookie Settings. Through Cookie Settings, you can enable or disable Analytics and Marketing cookies individually. Strictly Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website functionality.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or collectively
- Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Configure your browser to notify you before a cookie is placed
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals (note that our website responds to cookie consent preferences rather than DNT headers)
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
6.3 Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, where the consent banner will reappear. Alternatively, contact us at touch@strainingnew.world to request deletion of consent records.
7. Data Retention
Cookie data retention periods vary by cookie type as specified in Section 3. Consent records are retained for 12 months from the date consent was given or last updated. Analytics data aggregated through third-party services is retained according to each provider's data retention settings, typically 14 to 26 months.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR and Australian privacy law, you have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing. For details, see our Privacy Policy. To exercise these rights, contact touch@strainingnew.world.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
Strainingnew
121 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: touch@strainingnew.world
Phone: +61 3 9670 5414